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China to let up on shadow banking crackdown in 2019

Shadow banking assets fell to around 68% of GDP in 2018.

Empowering women to Rise Up in Financial Services across the globe

Tracey Davies, President of Money20/20, and founder of the Rise Up initiative, outlines the five ways the program empowers women at work as the initiative comes to Singapore.

Japan tightens profitability rules on struggling regional banks

Underperforming lenders may be requested to close down branches.

Korean banks' employee numbers drop 9.2% in 2018

The rise of mobile and online banking meant less branch staff.

Singapore banks' credit costs to rise 5bp in 2020

The IFRS9 will require banks to set aside for anticipated losses.

Vietnamese banks urged to stem rapid lending

The loan growth of commercial banks hit 17-18% on average.

Japan's regional lenders outline dangers of ultra-low rates

They are also calling for commercial banks to expand beyond traditional banking.

Australian banks slammed over repayment delays

Customers had to pay for services they did not receive.

Malaysian bank loan growth up 5.6% in 2018

Corporates and households drove yearly lending demand.

Chinese banks urged to ramp up lending to rural businesses

Outstanding loans to rural areas already hit $4.91t in 2018.

Korean banks to maintain London operations despite Brexit: report

Reports noted that banks considered Frankfurt for their new locations amidst Brexit fears.