Retail Banking

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.

Chart of the Week: Malaysia's loan growth halved to 3.9% in 2019

Both household and non-household loan growth slowed.

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.