Retail Banking

US tightening buoys Hong Kong banks' profitability

Funding costs are expected to stay low, boosting NIMs.

US tightening buoys Hong Kong banks' profitability

Funding costs are expected to stay low, boosting NIMs.

Tighter rules targeting shadow banking put brakes on China banks' expansion

The country’s slowing economy is about to squeeze banks’ profits and drive even greater costs.

Masaaki Suzuki shares his vision and goals for Krungsri JPC/MNC Banking's growth

The bank’s Japanese corporate clients in Thailand are in for a stronger set of banking products and services.

How is HDFC Bank's Nitin Chugh retaining customer centricity in digitalisation?

He talks about creating a better banking ecosystem whilst providing customers convenient experiences.

HSBC shifts into growth mode with planned $17b investment in Asia

The investment will go into the bank's China and Hong Kong markets.

New loans extended by Chinese banks hit $179.51 b in May

Credit continues to build up in the system despite deleveraging efforts.

Chart of the Week: Bad loans in Malaysia inch up to 1.58% in April

The construction segment had the highest gross impaired loans at 6.96%.

Hong Leong Bank profits hit $173.1m in Q3

Lower than expected credit costs buoyed quarterly earnings.

CIMB hit by lower trading income in Q1 as growth remains muted

Risk aversion brought about by the general elections may impact its investment banking business.

Malaysian bank earnings growth may slow 9.7% in 2018 amidst new leadership

The results of Malaysia's 14th general elections may dampen sector growth.

Bad loans at South Korean banks dip to 1.18% in Q1

Improved profits also boosted capital adequacy.

CBA agrees to shell out record $529.3m penalty

The payment will settle money laundering charges brought by the financial intelligence agency.

Japanese mega banks expand to Saudi Arabia

MUFG is establishing a Riyadh subsidiary by October.

Chinese banks have yet to feel the brunt of deleveraging campaign

Lenders have been turning to negotiable certificates of deposit to offset interbank borrowing.