Retail Banking

Losses mount for Japanese banks as foreign bonds weaken

Losses mount for Japanese banks as foreign bonds weaken

Lenders are running out of options to combat the ultra-low interest rate environment.

OCBC debuts all-digital account application

There will be no need to provide documents as it can easily link to national data repository MyInfo.

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.

Embattled ANZ faces criminal cartel charges

The bank is grappling with a $2.3b share issue alongside underwriters Deutsche and Citigroup.

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.

Myanmar to grant license to 4 private banks

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

CIMB debuts one-minute car financing approval feature

A notification via text and email is delivered to the customer upon approval.

New accounting standards pose risks to Singapore banks' profitability

Lenders face higher credit reserve requirement under the FRS109.

UOB rolls out monthly ‘digital clinics' to help businesses digitise

Tech experts will provide companies with tailored digital strategies to improve productivity.

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.

Singapore bank lending up 0.8% in April

Consumer and corporate loans edged up slightly.

Transact with BOCHK ATMs using finger authentication

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited’s finger vein authentication offers an answer to the rising security threats looming over Asian retail banking.

CIMB Group profit up 11% to $328.38m in Q1

Lower opex and provisions buoyed quarterly earnings.

China regulator carries out inspections to sniff out shadow banking activity

Some trust companies halted their channel business amidst intensified scrutiny.