Singapore

DBS launches cloud-based data centre

It will reduce costs to run the old data centre by 75%.

Maybank Singapore names Dr John Lee Hin Hock as CEO

And Gilbert Kohnke was appointed as group chief risk officer.

Singapore banks to suffer from more energy-related NPLs in Q4

Oil and gas service exposures make up 2-3% of the banks' loans.

DBS profit falls 25% to US$588m in Q3

Blame the US$597m net allowance for its oil and gas support services.

OCBC launches face recognition in banking apps

Over 120,000 mobile banking app users are expected to use the new technology.

UOB profits up 12% to US$648m in Q3

The growth of net interest and noninterest income boosted its earnings.

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why authorities must be concerned about bitcoin; Is Orange the new bank?

And leading banks develop blockchain-based payments system with fintech firm R3.

OCBC profits up 12% to US$778m in Q3

Wealth management income, which grew 12%, boosted the bank’s profits.

Singapore banks' margins boosted by Fed, Hong Kong rates

UOB will benefit the most from stronger margins.

Alexis Calla talks about Standard Chartered's Personalised Investment Ideas

The new tool lets relationship managers provide clients with personalised investment advice instantly.

Standard Chartered launches new digital wealth management tool

The Personalised Investment Ideas tool is first for the retail banking industry in Asia.

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: US banks look beyond trading; JPMorgan launches new payment processing network using blockchain

And find out why Canada's alternative lenders face bigger impact from new mortgage rules.

Closing in on open banking

How could open banking revolutionise how banks generate value?