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Japanese banks' loan growth expected to slow in 2017

Blame it on the rising costs of foreign-currency funding.

Indian banks' loan growth predicted to be below 10% in FY17

It may even slow from the 8.8% recorded in FY16, says Fitch.

Malaysian banks' loan growth up 5.3% in 2016

Household and non-household loans also expanded at a similar rate of 5.3%.

China banks in 2017: No rebound in sight, rising risks for smaller banks

China bank risk is on the rise. The unweaving focus by both markets and regulators – ranging from individual bank to financial system stability as a...

Bank Rakyat Indonesia reports 2.1% NPL for 2016

Analysts think the bank can maintain this low NPL in 2017.

Singapore banks' loan growth improved slightly but still "lethargic": analyst

System loans increased in December for the first time in 2016.

Hong Kong banks still well capitalised despite poor profit outlook

Total capital ratio came in at 19.4% in September 2016.

3 implications on banks' financials when MFRS 9 takes effect in 2018

One is that there will be a one-off provision charge to retained earnings.

Australian banks' dividend payout 'increasingly unsustainable'

Analysts recommend cutting dividends to preserve cash.

Are Thai banks resilient enough to withstand negative sector trends?

Capital and loan-loss buffers are adequate, says Fitch.