Retail Banking

Asia Pacific banks resilient to risks in 2013

But China and India are the weak spots.

Standard Chartered launches Islamic version of Straight2Bank

Shariah compliant Straight2Bank will be available to customers across all segments.

Why BEA does not need to raise equity capital in the near term

It recently placed 111.6m new shares to Sumitomo Mitsui Bank.

China, Russia enhance inter-bank cooperation

Two top banks enter into agreement worth up to US$2 billion.

Madan is new country chief for RBS Thailand

An ex-BAY executive is the new RBS country executive and head of international banking for Thailand.

Ekeren named new Bank of Ayudhya CEO

Janice Rae Van Ekeren will succeed Mark Arnold as CEO.

HSBC calls off RBS India acquisition

The proposed RBS India acquisition fell through due to HSBC's global cost cutting drive.

Indonesia is one of 16 priority countries for Citibank

Citibank remains committed to its business in Indonesia despite sweeping reform measures.

Citigroup to cut more than 11,000 jobs

It plans to shut down 15 branches in Korea and 7 in Hong Kong.

BOC's edge over other banks revealed

The key is more diversified income sources.

Flat earnings growth looms for OCBC in FY13

Markets income is reverting to norm.