Retail Banking

Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b

China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.

Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b

China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.

Hang Seng Bank's mobile branch goes to remote areas

It provides general banking services to public housing residents.

DBS expands mobile banking and payment apps services

Customers can now scan to pay 7-Eleven stores via QR codes.

What provisions will trend post-MFRS 9 implementation?

Malaysian banks adopted the new standard on January 1, 2018.

Indian Banks' Association slams rumours of junking free services

This is after banks were rumoured to end free services from January 20.

Standard Chartered's premium banking to launch in 10 countries

They will roll out the service in Asia, Africa, and Middle East in 2018.

36 Thai banks to huddle about stopping financial crime

AMLO will gather the banks after a big ID theft made headlines.

Siam Commercial Bank to insure wealth segment customers

This is through a partnership with Prudential Thailand.

Singapore banks target lower credit cost in 2018

Every 5bp decrease in credit cost can lift sector earnings by 3%.

3 trends in Indonesia's shift to digital banking

Big banks are now adapting to the current digital trends.

70% of Chinese banks expect bad loans to dip 2%

Most bankers are confident in results in the next three years.

Indonesian banks' loan growth remains weak at 3.8%

This may also be the case in 2018 despite better economic growth.

Philippine banks' consumer loans jumped 16%

Local banks keep zeroing in on consumer lending to spur growth.

Hong Kong banks' loan growth predicted to hit 18% for 2018

The forecast rose from 7.5% as lending to private companies grew.

Thai banks' earnings slip 8% YoY in 4Q17

They will continue to struggle in early 2018 as it dips by 1% QoQ.