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Singapore's big three banks' CET1 ratios hit 14% in 2018
Singapore's big three banks' CET1 ratios hit 14% in 2018
Of its peers, only UOB saw declining CET1 ratios amidst faster loan growth.
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.
Indonesia's Islamic banks narrow earnings gap with conventional lenders
Return on assets rose to 1.5% in 2018 from 0.8% in 2017.
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.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: US investment banks trample European peers in market share; Standard Chartered to cut $700m in costs
And banks in Zimbabwe have started trading new currency.
Chart of the Week: Singapore banks' NIMs rose to 1.8% in 2018
DBS outperformed OCBC and UOB with its NIM widening 9bp.
Japanese megabank edges out global trade financiers in customer satisfaction: survey
Citi, HSBC and Deutsche Bank all trail behind Mitsubishi UFJ.
Taiwanese banks' yuan deposits hit 56-month low in January
It fell to $43.13b.
Should New Zealand banks brace for earnings blow amidst higher capital requirements?
Major banks would need around $4,55b if the proposal is implemented.
Asia's private banks receive income boost as discretionary mandates mount
The set-up is more lucrative than a pay per trade basis.
Japan's megabanks hit the brakes on regional expansion
Sumitomo’s loans to Asia stayed flat at $82b as it shifted focus to the US.
Indian shadow banks face cash crunch as developer defaults mount
Cash-short developers have to repay around $18.15b in outstanding debt.
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