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Macro headwinds slowly taking their toll on Singapore banks' loan growth
Macro headwinds slowly taking their toll on Singapore banks' loan growth
But the banks' credit profiles are still intact, says Fitch.
DBS to remain unfazed unless there is sudden RMB devaluation by June
The bank's portfolio is performing well, say analysts.
What can we learn from Turkish Economy Bank's free financial literacy training?
Within the next three years, TEB will have reached 25% of Turkey's entire population.
Myanmar's United Amara Bank CEO eyes adding 25 to 55 more branches by end-2017
With financial inclusion only at 23%, the brick and mortar strategy is key, says Than Win Swe.
DBS launches second run of pre-accelerator programme for startups
Applications are accepted until 1 April 2016.
UOB to invest US$10 million in global equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd1
This collaboration is OurCrowd’s first foray into Asia.
Will bad mortgages put Singaporean banks at risks?
The home supply glut shouldn't be underestimated.
Undesirable lending practices uncovered at some local banks: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Credit underwriting standards need to be improve.
These charts summarise Singapore banks' worrisome O&G exposures
The banks will likely suffer from deteriorating asset quality.
Bank loyalty programmes pile on pleasure and personalisation
Banks must develop programmes with full-on pampering.
Should DBS worry about its SGD22bn oil and gas exposure?
DBS expects minimal specific provisions for this portfolio in 2016.
ANZ appoints David Green as CEO Singapore
He will report to Group Executive International, Farhan Faruqui.
This is a make-or-break year for OCBC’s management: analysts
It’s poised to see more asset quality deterioration.
DBS’ net profit jumps by 20% to $1b in 2015
On back of higher non-interest income.
SmartStream slashes cost of trade breaks due to bad data by around 90%
Three of the world’s biggest banks – Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley – are now founding members of SmartStream’s Reference Data Utility.
20% of UOB’s exposure to the oil & gas sector vulnerable to potential impairment
That is if oil prices remain depressed.
Regulatory hurdles Asian banks must watch out for in 2016
Banks will continue to feel the noose tighten in the form of additional crisis response regulation.