Retail Banking

BEA reports its lowest cost-to-income ratio since 2007

It fell 530bp sequentially to 54.2% in 1H13.

Mizuho net profit jumps 35%

Boosted by a rally in Japanese stocks.

SMFG doubles Q1 profit to US$2.9 billion

Equity investments and brokerage unit profit drive growth.

MUFJ reports 40% profit surge

Buoyed by strong performance in its fee-related business.

ICICI Bank makes US$376.7 million net profit

Non-performing loans increase, however.