Retail Banking
MUFG appoints Marie Diana Lynn Coronel-Singson as head of global corporate banking team in the Philippines
MUFG appoints Marie Diana Lynn Coronel-Singson as head of global corporate banking team in the Philippines
She is based in Manila and joins the bank January 17, 2018.
RHB Banking Group names Dr Arup Raha as chief economist and head of research
He will succeed Lim Chee Sing who retired in June 2017.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Citigroup to raise women's pay; JPMorgan, Wells Fargo commends tax law
And Turkey’s banks have reached their growth limit.
Chart of the Week: Here's how Chinese banks respond to fintech
They are developing new services and strengthening existing ones.
China to step up oversight on banks against financial risk
Long-term efforts are needed to bring the banking sector under control.
OCBC unveils flexible loan scheme for SMEs
The loan offers funding of up to $200,000.
CIMB adds retirement planning to insurance solutions
This is through a partnership with Sun Life Malaysia.
Thai banks struggle to boost loan growth despite GDP hike
No thanks to loans growing by 0.5x nominal GDP in 2017.
Asian Banking and Finance 2018 Retail Banking Forum launches in Manila
The Manila leg will take place on February 28 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.
Standard Chartered appoints Andrew Au as regional head for Greater China and North Asia
He was previously Citi's CEO for China.
Singapore banks anticipate higher profits in 2018
Rising interest rates and loan growth are key factors.
Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b
China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.
Hang Seng Bank's mobile branch goes to remote areas
It provides general banking services to public housing residents.
DBS expands mobile banking and payment apps services
Customers can now scan to pay 7-Eleven stores via QR codes.
What provisions will trend post-MFRS 9 implementation?
Malaysian banks adopted the new standard on January 1, 2018.
Indian Banks' Association slams rumours of junking free services
This is after banks were rumoured to end free services from January 20.
Standard Chartered's premium banking to launch in 10 countries
They will roll out the service in Asia, Africa, and Middle East in 2018.