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Two in five Malaysians open to sharing bank data

However, privacy and security concerns still mar open banking adoption.

Robots could cut 10,000 Australian banking jobs over the next decade

The four major lenders slashed over 4,000 full-time roles in 2017.

Vietnam bank loans grew 6.16% in May

This represents a slightly faster expansion than the previous months.

US tightening buoys Hong Kong banks' profitability

Funding costs are expected to stay low, boosting NIMs.

Singapore and Hong Kong lead Asia's asset management charge

Their combined assets under management (AUM) hit $91.5b in 2017.

Chinese bank credit continues to build up despite deleveraging campaign

Sustained expansion in household debt pose risks to the sector’s stability.

New loans extended by Chinese banks hit $179.51 b in May

Credit continues to build up in the system despite deleveraging efforts.

Chart of the Week: Bad loans in Malaysia inch up to 1.58% in April

The construction segment had the highest gross impaired loans at 6.96%.

Chinese fintech companies are tapping on Asia's unbanked

Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets are the target markets.

India mulls creation of asset management company to clean banking sector's bad loans

The banking sector is burdened by over $141b in stressed assets in 2017 alone.

Vietnam banks speed up transition to chip cards

The shift from magnetic is expected to provide better cardholder protection.

Asian investment banking fees plunge to four year low after hitting $4.62b in May

However, robust deal-making activity may buoy the sector from its slump.

Thailand is developing its digital currency for interbank transactions

‘Project Inthanon’ could accelerate transaction and validation processes.