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Indonesian banks' cost pressures to persist in 2020
They will likely shift to higher cost funding in anticipation of loan demand growth.
Indonesian banks' cost pressures to persist in 2020
They will likely shift to higher cost funding in anticipation of loan demand growth.
Singapore banks modest for Q4 2019 due to slow loan growth, weak NIMs
But high FY2019 momentum should present higher dividends.
HSBC to slash senior managerial roles, presence in smaller markets
It is part of a strategic plan by interim CEO Noel Quinn to boost the bank’s profitability.
Thai banks' loan growths, asset quality may dwindle due to coronavirus
Profit levels, strong capital, and good coverage ratios may soften short-term impacts.
Credit Suisse calls off Hong Kong meet over coronavirus outbreak
The event was originally scheduled on 25-27 March.
Digital bank Xinja swipes more than $50m in deposits from Australia's big four banks
It hit $100m in deposits three weeks after its digital savings account launched.
Japan's MUFG hit with first loss in 10 years
It recorded a $236m loss in Q3 due to its core unit’s one-off charge.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Turnarounds plunge Deutsche Bank to $6b loss; Goldman Sachs plans to offer loans on Amazon
And Morgan Stanley pledges $20m for children’s mental health programs.
Chart of the Week: Malaysia's loan growth halved to 3.9% in 2019
Both household and non-household loan growth slowed.
Hong Kong banks' profits threatened as nCov drags on credit demand, interest margins
Average credit losses are estimated to be 25bp-30bp.
UnionBank inks student programme with Singapore Management University
SMU students will help participate in banking and fintech projects of Union Bank.
Why winning in financial services requires ecosystem thinking
Collaboration holds the key to unlock the pathways for traditional bank incumbents and technology entrants in the disrupted world of financial...
Thai banks on an overseas buying spree
But this could reduce their capital buffers and create additional risks.
Coronavirus outbreak to drag on Singapore banks' loan growth, earnings
Asset quality could weaken if the outbreak would continue to persist in the coming months.
Bank of East Asia closes 20 branches due to coronavirus
ATMs located within closed branches will also be unavailable.
HSBC mulls fleeing Turkey amidst bearish economy
The bank will sell its operations in the country if it can find a local buyer.
SME credit support immaterial to Sri Lankan banks' credit profiles
Improved liquidity due to slow loan growth last year should cushion the effects.