Retail Banking

Chinese banking fines up nearly sixfold in 2017

CBRC head Guo Shuqing has not been letting up in the crackdown.

Chinese banking fines up nearly sixfold in 2017

CBRC head Guo Shuqing has not been letting up in the crackdown.

India compels banks with over 10 branches to appoint internal ombudsman

It aims to strengthen banks’ internal grievance system.

Car loans rev up Malaysian bank lending to 5.3% in July

Consumers took advantage of the GST-free period to buy cars.

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

Hong Kong bank lending slows to 9.5% in July amidst threats of higher borrowing costs

This represents the slowest pace of growth in over one and a half years.

Singapore banks' loan growth up 10% in July

Lending was boosted by strong demand from manufacturing, transport, and business services.

Hong Leong Bank profit surged 33.3% to $156.25m in Q4

Lower provisions and strong cost management boosted earnings.

RHB Bank profit up 16% to $281.83m in H1

Half-year earnings were boosted by net fund based and non-fund based income.

ICBC half-year profit up 4.9% to $23.47b

This represents the fastest earnings growth in four years.

Maybank profit up 18.1% to $474.97m in Q2

Lower impairments and expenses boosted quarterly earnings.

Citi Hong Kong unveils senior appointments to consumer banking unit

The heads of insurance as well cards and unsecured business have been appointed.

India starts moving to merge debt-ridden state banks

The government has asked the central bank to prepare a list of merger candidates.

UOB moves to boost SMEs' online sales management

The bank aims to enhance processes like inventory storage and management.

Chinese big banks beat bad loan cloud as half-year profits rise

Agricultural Bank posted the largest earnings growth so far.

Google ties up with Indian banks to launch digital loan solutions

It aims to offer instant pre-approved loans to its app users.