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India's $210b bad debt burden is luring profit-hungry offshore investors

Foreign funds Oaktree and Varde Partners are hoping to cash in on the trend.

Blockbuster IPOs buoy Hong Kong loans 17.1% in April

The city is hosting the back-to-back flotations of Xiaomi and China Tower.

Philippine bank lending surges 20% to $141.95b in April

Loans to wholesale and retail trade rose 22.7% to $19.43b.

2018 Retail Banking Forum concludes 4-city road show in Bangkok

More than 90 delegates from Thailand's major banks graced the event.

Thai bank loans up 4.7% in Q1 as SME lending strengthens

The monthly growth was led by lending to the food and energy sectors.

Asia's private banking scene heats up as European players enter fray

European private banks are heavily investing in Asian footholds.

Myanmar to grant license to 4 private banks

The move is the latest in the government’s push to liberalise the financial sector.

Thai banks urged to rein in mortgages amidst eager market takeup

Some banks have been reportedly offering loans with steeper loan-to-value ratios.

New accounting standards pose risks to Singapore banks' profitability

Lenders face higher credit reserve requirement under the FRS109.

Indian banks forced to a halt as employees go on strike

Employees slammed what they called “meagre” 2% pay hike.

New Zealand regulator sees no need for Australia-style banking inquiry

Even though the country’s four biggest banks are units of Australian lenders.

Hong Kong publishes guidelines for virtual banks in Smart Banking push

The central bank is aiming to award licenses towards the end of the year.

Singapore beats Hong Kong in open banking readiness

Strong regulatory support from MAS buoyed the lion city to score the APAC crown.

Singapore bank lending up 0.8% in April

Consumer and corporate loans edged up slightly.

China regulator carries out inspections to sniff out shadow banking activity

Some trust companies halted their channel business amidst intensified scrutiny.

Philippine banks link up to pilot blockchain for retail payments

A major lender is connecting with rural banks in the Southern area of the country.