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Ageing, digitization drive new income streams to Japan's regional banks
Ageing, digitization drive new income streams to Japan's regional banks
Banks can help ageing SME owners manage business risks, says Moody’s.
APAC investment banking fees hit record-high $20.7b in 9M 2020
ECM and DCM fees both hit record-high levels.
APAC banks' problem loans to double by 2022: Moody's
India and Thailand are the most vulnerable.
Bank of Korea plans test-run circulation of digital currency in 2021
It will launch a pilot program to study the potential introduction of a new cryptocurrency.
China's shadow banking credit growth to slow in H2: Moody's
The upcoming lower interest rates on informal lending will kick on growth prospects.
Bank of East Asia commences sale of life insurance arm
It hopes to have an agreement for recurrent revenue.
Singapore investment banking fees down 39.9% in 2020 YTD
Although M&A activity has picked up in Q3 it is still lower than levels recorded last year.
Singapore regulator probing reports on suspicious bank transfers
An appropriate action will be taken based on its own review.
ABF, Poly to host communication trends and technology webinar on 22 October
Poly's Chief Technology Officer & Director, Sales Engineering, Asia Pacific Bill Zeng will take part as one of the event speakers.
ABF to hold first ever Retail Banking Virtual Conference on 17 September
Hear about the latest retail banking and finance news from top experts and executives across Asia.
China's MSE loan programme to strain banks' profitability
The banking system is expected to extend $420b in new loans to micro and small businesses.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Money transmitters, crypto firms gain from new US rules; Credit Suisse to launch digital app
And Danske Bank admits it has known about erroneous debt for years.
Chart of the Week: Chinese banks' loan growth slows to 13% in August
New loans have reached about $2.1b for the first eight months of 2020.
Philippine banking system edges closer to a digital revolution
The market has qualities favorable for virtual banks to thrive.
Hang Seng Bank adjusts branch hours
From 14 September, street-level branches will be open from 9AM-4:30 PM on weekdays.
Chinese banking sector's net profits down 24.6% YoY in Q2
Improvement in sight for H2, but lenders may face capital shortfall.
Singapore regulator floats guidelines to boost FIs' ethics, accountability
Senior managers responsible for core functions should be identified.