Singapore

UOB appoints international business development director, DBS names financial crime and security services head

According to efinancialcareers, Singapore banks DBS and UOB have both made significant new hires during the post-bonus recruitment season this quarter.

Citi's voice biometrics authentication hits 1m users in less than a year

The initiative is already implemented in 9 Asia Pacific markets.

GCC banks' funding pressures to ease in 2017

Omani and Qatari banks will benefit the most from easing funding conditions.

Banks expect a 50bps decrease in core capital ratios when IFRS 9 takes effect in 2018

Banks plan to adjust loan pricing to reflect the upfront reduction in capital.

GCC Islamic banks beat conventional peers for the second consecutive year

After trailing for five years, GCC banks are now more profitable than their counterparts.

Here's why banks' contact centres badly need an overhaul

Consumers rank contact centres last when it comes to bank interaction.

Myanmar explores options to restructure the banking sector

Myanmar's four state banks will soon be overhauled.

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Global banks fined $321b since 2008 for regulatory failings ; I-banks could earn $332m from big deals in Europe

Credit Suisse will lend more to the wealthy, and Wells Fargo robo-adviser will target young investors.

OCBC faces pressing macro and micro risks

Unexpected and meaningful NPLs in the bank's core markets is one.