Retail Banking

Hong Kong's sought-after bank relationship managers demand 30% wage hike

The Greater Bay Area project has fuelled demand for such candidates.

India's ailing banking sector sparks call for privatisation

The quality of bank boards should be prioritised.

The worst is almost over for worn out Indian banks

An earnings turnaround is in sight by 2020 as banks start shedding off bad loans.

Indian government eyes reforms unleashing $8.72b in banking capital

Lowering the CET Tier-I ratio from 5.5% to 4.5% is expected to boost lending.

UOB rolls out all-digital suite of services to speed up home buying

Services on home loans and bankers will be available in 5 property apps.

Hong Kong banks' loan growth may slow to 5% in H2

Trade tensions and higher interest rates are to blame.

MUFG Bank raises stake in Bank Danamon to 40%

The bank is now a controlling shareholder with 40% interest.

Ailing Indian banks shore up on fees from non-maintenance of minimum balance

State Bank of India led the pack in collecting customer penalties.

OCBC profits up 16% to $885.47m in Q2

Its retail, wealth management, and insurance units performed well.

Singapore retail and wealth banks shun digital as they ramp up Q2 hiring

Relationship managers in bancassurance were in hot demand.

Japanese banks jumpstart SEA expansion in bid for survival

Juroku Bank and Ashikaga Bank opened a Hanoi and Bangkok unit.