Retail Banking

Retail Banking Forum 2018 kicks off in Manila with around 90 attendees

Key executives from the country's major banks graced the event.

Retail Banking Forum 2018 kicks off in Manila with around 90 attendees

Key executives from the country's major banks graced the event.

Singapore loans grew 8% in 2017 but still lagged behind Hong Kong

A robust economy and optimism in the property market are slowly narrowing the gap.

China banks' regulator revises rules for foreign banks and investment

The move aims to further open the country’s banking sector.

KBank taps Avaloq to grow its private banking arm

The project will be Avaloq’s first foray into Thailand.

BEA HK's profits ballooned 151.1% YoY to $1.19b

The disposal of Tricor Holdings accounted for a third of the profits.

Standard Chartered's Singapore-based operations to merge with local unit

This will triple its assets and add its large banking businesses.

LANDBANK's Alex Buenaventura to join the 2018 Retail Banking Forum in Manila as a panelist

He will share his insights on emerging technologies and the pressure on banks.

Hang Seng Bank's profits rose 23% YoY to $2.56b

Net interest income also increased thanks to a steady loan pipeline.

Kasikornbank revenue up 8% to $787.26m in 2017

Thanks to robust demand for corporate loans.

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management appoints Ingrid Widjaja as new group head in Southeast Asia

Based in Singapore, she reports to Kin-Mun Kwong, head of WM coverage, Southeast Asia.

China banks' asset growth dips to 7% amidst tighter regulations

The slowdown is a welcome development as risks particularly in shadow banking are reduced.

Monitor Deloitte's Mohit Mehrotra to join the 2018 Retail Banking Forum as thought leader

He will discuss the big shifts and their implications on financial services.

ICBC Hong Kong's loan growth to boost earnings by 10%

Demand for project financing and mortgages will push loans up.

Singapore banks shake off oil & gas loan burdens

O&G debts made up 2%-3% of their total loans.