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BEA lowered cost income ratio to 53.2% in 1H14
The bank kept its word.
UOB slams expecatations with 2QFY14 earnings at S$808m
China's exposure is manageable, meanwhile.
More profit up ahead for Singapore's largest banks
OCBC's net income jumped the most.
Singapore banks could still brace themselves for positive trends in 2015
3 trends are likely to be seen.
Singapore's 3 big banks moving to a slower growth phase
Their 2Q14 results were very revealing.
No cause for concern over housing loans: OCBC Bank
76% of outstanding loans are for owner-occupiers.
OCBC Bank's 2Q14 exceeds expectations on strong net trading income
And also on life assurance profit.
Deposit growth in Singapore banks rebound in June
After a contraction in April and May.
Business credit growth in Australia banks rose to ~5% in June
It’s the highest rate in two years.
India's ICICI Bank flexing more granular balance sheet
ROEs are also inching towards optimum levels.
UOB's 1H14 net profit crept up 6% to S$1.59b
Thanks to a 2Q one-off gain.
It is finished: Standard Chartered China wraps up RMB FX option transactions with corporate clients
In line with the SAFE’s regulatory announcement.
OCBC 1H14 results slammed expectations with 38% profit jump
Thanks to strong rebound in MTM gains.
Bank of East Asia 1H14 net profit up 6% y/y at HK$3.58b
Reflecting non-interest income that exceeded expectations.
National Australia Bank’s sale of UK real estate loans is a good move: Moody's
Because it will improve NAB's asset quality.
Reforms in China banks poised to be next catalysts
Reform plans could improve NPL visibility.