Retail Banking

Singapore's big three banks' CET1 ratios hit 14% in 2018

Of its peers, only UOB saw declining CET1 ratios amidst faster loan growth.

Four Crucial Defense Strategies against revenue erosion for Private Banks in Asia

It is no secret that the private banking industry in Asia is facing revenue pressure on multiple fronts, with margin compression and revenue erosion...

Hang Seng Bank's full-year profits up 21% to $3.08b

Their retail banking and wealth management arms account for 51.2% of the bank’s pre-tax profits.

Woori Bank ties up with Chinese banks for remittance service

Money sent in KRW will be received in RMB. Woori Bank has tied up with China banks including ICBC, Bank of China and the Bank of Communications as...

Which bank enjoys the highest customer satisfaction in Hong Kong?

This lender occupies the top spot for the second straight year.

Malaysian banks remain flush with liquidity in January

Liquidity coverage ratio stood at 144.3% which is above the required 100%.

Vietnamese banks' return on assets up for second straight year at 1.1% in 2018

Wider net interest spreads and lower credit costs boosted profitability.

RHB's net profit climbed 18.2% to $570m in 2018

Earnings were boosted by net fund based income which hit $1.2b. RHB Bank Berhad enjoyed a better year in 2018 as net profit rose 18.2% YoY to $570m...

Citi appoints Rajat Madhok as APAC head of Citi Commercial Bank

Rajat formerly headed the APAC mid corporates team at CCB.

Bank of East Asia profits crashed 30.4% to $6.5b in 2018

Weak investment activity hit its retail and private banking arm.

Japan mulls easing restrictions on regional bank investments: report

Lenders may soon be allowed to temporarily hold over 5% in small firms.

Philippine banks' 2018 earnings up 6.4% to $3.45b

Big banks recorded a 9.3% profit increase to $3.09b.

Are Japanese banks flirting with danger in hunt for profit abroad?

Foreign securities account for up to 47% of total securities suggesting a larger risk appetite.

India's massive recapitalisation still leaves banks $23b short

The government’s bailout is not enough to boost loan growth.

US federal regulator issues fresh warning against MUFG Bank over money laundering lapses

The regulator said that it had uncovered ‘serious’ problems at the bank’s branches.