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Japan's MUFG hit with first loss in 10 years

It recorded a $236m loss in Q3 due to its core unit’s one-off charge.

Coronavirus will have little impact on Malaysian banks: analyst

Overnight policy rate cut and the 2019 nCov dented the sector.

Chart of the Week: Malaysia's loan growth halved to 3.9% in 2019

Both household and non-household loan growth slowed.

China banks' NPL ratio could rise up above 6% if nCov outbreak persists

This could lead to shaving off 378 basis points from the sector’s capital adequacy ratio.

Thai banks on an overseas buying spree

But this could reduce their capital buffers and create additional risks.

Coronavirus outbreak to drag on Singapore banks' loan growth, earnings

Asset quality could weaken if the outbreak would continue to persist in the coming months.

Bank of East Asia closes 20 branches due to coronavirus

ATMs located within closed branches will also be unavailable.

China's fintech lending to grow 16% between 2017 and 2023

But weak regulations still slip through the cracks.

SME credit support immaterial to Sri Lankan banks' credit profiles

Improved liquidity due to slow loan growth last year should cushion the effects.

China leads global digital payments as market hits $4.7t in 2020

The country is expected to have 49% of the global share by 2023.

Banks urge Hong Kong staff to work from home after travels from China

Global banks are stepping up their measures amidst the coronavirus scare.

Singapore's central bank implements Payment Services Act

Acts on money changing and payment systems have been repealed.