Retail Banking

Indian asset risks rise amidst NBFC funding stresses

The economy has grown dependent on non-bank lenders.

Chinese financial firms' asset quality under duress amidst sluggish credit growth

Credit pressure variations affect small banks, distressed asset management and leasing firms.

Singapore banks to record flat EPS growth in 2020

Any revenue expansion will be offset by increases in credit costs.

South Korean banks stay ahead despite digital surge: report

Fintech companies will stay focused on money transfers and other simple transaction services.

Australian banks asset quality still strong despite surging mortgage arrears

Capital ratios of major banks rose ahead of higher capital requirements by 1 January.

APAC banks to face rising bad loans, shrinking margins in 2020: Moody's

Rising credit provisions amidst falling interest rates will add pressure to banks’ profits.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley cuts 2% of its workforce; Saga floats virtual currency

And Swedbank overhauls top management after a money laundering scandal.

Hang Seng Bank names Yeo Chee Leong as new chief risk officer

He previously served as head of wholesale credit and market risk for two years.

Malaysian SMEs complete UOB-backed digitisation programme

It is expected to improve their productivity by up to 30%.

China to list 10 commercial banks as D-SIBS

The ‘big’ four banks are likely to fall one rank below being identified as most systemically important.

Retail investors opt out of Postal Savings Bank of China's Shanghai listing

China’s biggest bank by branches is seeking up to $4b in proceeds.

Tougher times ahead for APAC banks as their risk appetite grows

Conditions make it hard for banks to boost earnings without taking more risk.

China's banks asset quality deteriorates as NPLs mount

NPL ratio climbed 3 bps compared to end-2018.