Retail Banking

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) soars at the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2021

The bank and several of its projects have been recognised by the industry for their remarkable achievements.

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) soars at the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2021

The bank and several of its projects have been recognised by the industry for their remarkable achievements.

BNP Paribas in talks with China’s AgBank to form wealth JV: report

A source said that BNP Paribas will hold a majority stake in the planned venture.

Expect failures amongst Hong Kong’s virtual-only banks: S&P

Digital lenders are currently at a loss-making and some may fold over the next few years.

Bank of China’s diverse portfolio to weather default storm over next two years

BOC’s non-performing asset ratio is expected to steadily decline in the next 24 months.

TransBank, Credit Bank marks first day of merger

The merger was approved by the Bank of Mongolia last July.

Ping An Bank profits up 45% in Q2, but NIM contraction to continue

Whilst fee income and loan growth is robust, capital position weakened.

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank hits 400,000 users

This is equal to 5% of the city’s total population.

Citibank Korea postpones exit plan decisions until September —report

This marks the second delay in its exit plan decision.

SMEs mull switch to fintechs, digital banks as main finance service provider

More than one in three APAC SMEs consider switching to fintech.

Chinese banks’ posed for e-payment scene comeback with digital renminbi’s launch

The e-CNY will support growth of banks’ e-payment customer base and improve overall financial stability.

Security Bank posts net profit of $61.35m in H1

Net interest income and non-interest income both fell compared to H1 2020.

Improved outlooks on the horizon for Chinese finance companies

Policies to slow debt growth and control property prices appear to be working, abating economic risks.

Thai banks sufficiently buffered against ongoing risks: Fitch

Escalation of the pandemic in Thailand will significantly affect business activity in H2.

Hong Kong lenders gear up sustainability initiatives as post-pandemic era dawns

The total combined headcount across 18 banks in the city is down 2,000 from just 12 months ago.

South Korea’s Kakao Bank to raise over $2.2b in IPO

Shares were priced at the top end, at KRW39,000 ($34).

Citi Commercial Bank enables digital account opening in Hong Kong, Singapore

About 750 new accounts have been opened in four APAC markets through the new portal.