Retail Banking

NZ banks have ample buffers against pandemic storm: analyst

They come from a strong asset-quality position and have sound capitalisation.

Fintech startup MatchMove applies for digital bank license

It partnered with lender Singapura Finance and other fintechs for its bid.

HSBC names Noel Quinn as CEO

He had been serving as interim chief since August 2019.

OCBC's growth dampened as US Fed cuts rate

NIM forecast has been slashed to 1.68% as NPL ratio could rise to 1.9%.

Singapore banks on downward spiral after US Fed cuts rate to nil

Loan yields are sighted to decline due to the lower benchmark rate.

Hang Seng Bank to reopen nine branches

Three in Hong Kong Island, three in Kowloon, and three in New Territories.

COVID-19 could drive DBS and OCBC's dividends to go over 6%

But net profit forecasts had been cut by 5.8% and 3.7%, respectively.

Citigroup names Loretta Ko as Hong Kong financial institutions head

She was formerly with Banco Santander where she held the same position.

Citi Singapore ups paternity leave to four weeks

This is in line with the bank’s new global parental leave policy across 74 markets.

Yes Bank, State Bank of India will not merge

The Indian central bank took over Yes Bank for not having enough capital.

Bancassurance in Asia

Delivering a step-change in value.

CIMB Group, CIMB Bank Berhad CEO resigns

Zafrul Aziz left to assume the Malaysian finance minister role.

StanChart consortium unveils Hong Kong virtual bank Mox

It will launch Asia’s first numberless bank card when it launches later this year.