Retail Banking

Systemic drawbacks drag Hong Kong banks in digitalisation race

Legacy systems, regulatory challenges, and exposure to the mainland are taking their toll on banks.

Malaysian banks' loan growth hits 5.8% in August

Both household and non-household loans showed positive growth.

Chart of the Week: Check out how China banks' funding profiles have evolved

Off-balance-sheet WMPs filled the gap between assets and deposits.

Thai banks remain strong as bad loans slow: central bank

They have CAR ratios higher than the central bank’s requirements.

Why state support is still key to keeping China banks' stability

The PBOC's balance-sheet claims on depository institutions hit US$1.4t as of July.

HSBC appoints Philip Kunz as head of global private banking for Southeast Asia

HSBC announced the return of Philip Kunz as Head of Global Private Banking, South East Asia.

Hong Kong banks' loan growth to slow in the coming quarters

The weak housing market outlook is partly to blame.

Chinese banks: An endless cat and mouse game benefitting large players

When one door closes, another one opens up. As deleveraging moves up in the scale of objectives of the Chinese leadership, banks now face more...

Why non-interest income recovery is crucial for Malaysian banks

It will be a key earnings driver for the rest of 2017.

What could spur a slight improvement in Taiwanese banks' profitability?

An expected economic recovery will be a boon for banks.

Australian banks scrap ATM fees

They won't charge their rivals' customers a $1.6 cash withdrawal fee anymore.