Retail Banking

Ex-Shinhan execs get prison terms over embezzlement

Two former executives of the Shinhan Financial received suspended prison terms for embezzlement.

Delaying Basel III implementation a boon for Korean banks

It's a missed opportunity for Korea to strengthen its bank regulatory framework, says Moody's.

Abdullah appointed Maybank EVP

Mohd Suhail Amar Suresh Abdullah was appointed Maybank EVP & head of Virtual Banking & Payments. He was managing director of Malaysian Electronic...

Hong Leong targets Gen Y with online deposit account

Hong Leong Bank launched the first truly flexible online fixed deposit account in Malaysia.

Yes Bank, IndusInd target Indian retail assets of RBS

Yes Bank and IndusInd Bank are negotiating to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's Indian retail assets.

Indonesia's Bank Mutiara to focus on low-cost funds

Bank Mutiara will increase the proportion of its low-cost funds to total third-party funds.

Sukoriyanto appointed Mutiara bank chief

Shareholders of Mutiara Bank agreed to appoint Sukoriyanto Saputro as president director.

Myanmar to reform banking system

Myanmar has set its sights on overhauling its battered and distrusted banking system.

Vietnam's VietinBank aims to lend $25.4-B in 2013

VietinBank has set a lending growth target of 20 percent this year.

Thailand's TMB Bank slashes NPLs, eyes profitability

TMB Bank is now focusing on return on equity and sustainable profitability.

Here's why ICBC outperformed CCB

Find out the 2 factors that led to ICBC's outperformance.

What you must know about Malaysia's first online fixed deposit account

Mach by Hong Leong Bank's general manager Mr HS Tan shares exclusive information on the new Mach FD product.

Acquisition of Pakistan's Askari Bank gets approval

The Fauji Foundation may now acquire majority shares of the Askari Bank.

Thailand's TMB and Tisco post net profits

TMB Bank's net profit for 2012 was down from the year before due to extra loan provisions.

Bank service said to affect domestic bliss

A China Merchants Bank service could deposit part of a husband's monthly salary into his wife's account.

HDFC Bank to expand by 250 branches in Gujarat

HDFC will focus on expanding in Gujarat, opening 250 branches over the next three years.