Retail Banking

Singapore seeks to tighten cybersecurity rules on financial institutions

It will require FIs to implement 6 measures that will address flaws in a timely manner.

Bank of China bets on tech to boost dismal fee performance

It has embarked on 28 technology projects so far.

Australia's Westpac fined $25m for flawed mortgage approval system

There were miscalculations in the bank’s automated loan approval system.

Malaysian banks race fintechs in offering digital services to the emerging affluent

How are banks grabbing digital as an opportunity to provide convenience to its evolving clientele?

Why are Indonesian banks thinking twice about speeding up digitalisation?

Banks should strategise solutions and create lasting value propositions amidst the threat of cyber attacks.

UOB taps on Belt and Road opportunities in Shanghai Pudong Development Bank tie-up

The two banks will collaborate on investment advisory and other finance solutions.

OCBC blames software failure for 3-hour service outage

ATMs and banking channels were down during the outage on 1 September.

Trade tensions will not spare even the most mature APAC banks

High foreign currency exposure is a rising threat.

Chinese banking fines up nearly sixfold in 2017

CBRC head Guo Shuqing has not been letting up in the crackdown.

India compels banks with over 10 branches to appoint internal ombudsman

It aims to strengthen banks’ internal grievance system.

Car loans rev up Malaysian bank lending to 5.3% in July

Consumers took advantage of the GST-free period to buy cars.

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

Hong Kong bank lending slows to 9.5% in July amidst threats of higher borrowing costs

This represents the slowest pace of growth in over one and a half years.

Singapore banks' loan growth up 10% in July

Lending was boosted by strong demand from manufacturing, transport, and business services.