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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.

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.