Retail Banking

Moody’s smiles on BPI-PNB merger

Merged bank will become Philippines’ largest with assets of US$29 billion.

Consolidation inevitable for Indian banks

Aim is to create mammoth banks that can compete globally.

Chinese financial reforms a must for GDP growth

Moody's says China must speed-up the pace of financial reform.

New anti-corruption drive in Chinese banks

Executives of state-owned banks told that ostentation is a no-no.

Charoen makes a play for Asian bancassurance market

Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi moves to take over ING's insurance units in Asia.

CIMB Group's net profit up 12.6% to RM3b

Thanks to CIMB Niaga, CIMB Bank Singapore and Corporate Banking and Treasury Markets.

You won't believe how StanChart, DBS, RCBC, and CIMB use social media differently

Find out why Standard Chartered is compelled to review how its various internal teams work together.

HSBC to sell its $9.3b stake in Ping An Insurance

Ping An to be divested despite its profitability.

Bank Mandiri plans rupiah bond sale

Intends to sell up to US$800 million in bonds in 2013.

Bank Negara Indonesia eyes more Japanese clients

Stronger foothold in Japan's banking market.

Thai banks urged to tone down advertisements

Unduly influencing the public to borrow.