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Can Thai banks withstand a financial crisis?
The banks earned US$11.9b in 2016.
Smaller Indonesian banks' funding costs expected to increase
But the rise will be muted by the caps on time deposit rates.
Singapore banks to be permitted to invest in e-commerce
Banks will not need to seek prior regulatory approval to do so.
Hong Kong banks' loan growth to hit 5.5% in 2017
But credit growth will still slow over the next quarters.
Seven Singapore banks to offer new peer-to-peer funds transfer service
PayNow will be available from July 10.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Banking crisis unlikely 'in our lifetime'; Banks to cut $1.2b in research spending
And Euro zone lenders dampen financial sector recovery.
Chart of the Week: Singapore banks' lending to the O&G sector rose by as much as 20%
OCBC's exposure to the sector widened the most.
Indonesian banks' capitalisation to be broadly stable
Thanks to high core profitability and loan loss coverage ratios.
Two regional Japanese banks' merger to be delayed as monopoly concerns rise
The merger involves Fukuoka Financial Group and local rival Eighteenth Bank.
Why CASA deposits are no longer a cheap source of funding for Singapore banks
They've been paying up for such deposits to attract new customers.
Aussie banks to face additional tax from Southern state by July 1
Banks say the move is an 'outrageous cash grab'.
Chart of the Week: CASA deposits dominate Singapore banks' total customer deposits
Savings and demand deposits now comprise 62% of total deposits.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why API strategy could define banking's future; Slowdown in financial globalisation could be cyclical
And EU warns Trump not to deviate from international banking rules.
Which Malaysian banks saw a significant increase in gross impaired loans ratio?
The banks' asset quality continues to deteriorate.
Malaysian banks weather decreasing customer loyalty as fintech booms
Non-banks are enjoying increased customer attention and retention. Transaction values rose a staggering 21% in Malaysia’s startup ecosystem over the...
Aussie banks want foreign rivals to also face the $4.6b tax
But they have agreed the levy won't threaten the financial system.