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How will the IFRS 9 implementation in 2018 affect banks?
How will the IFRS 9 implementation in 2018 affect banks?
The financial impact should be moderate and manageable.
Australian banks' asset performance mildly deteriorated in 2017: Moody's
Overdue loans grew despite the fall in impaired loans.
Almost half of Chinese banks in Hong Kong to focus on RMB internationalisation in 2018
Hong Kong will be the first and biggest beneficiary of the trend.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Post-crisis banking rules finally signed; Big banks won't support bitcoin futures launch
And find out if 2018 will be the year of the Bank of Amazon.
Chart of the Week: Here's the breakdown of Thai banks' NPL formation over 10 years
NPLs should stay flat in 2018.
Banks urged to brace for geopolitical and regulatory tensions in 2018
Banks also need to prepare for increased competition from non-traditional players.
Outlook for Chinese banks 'stable' through 2018: Moody's
Thanks to strengthening government regulations and stable economic growth.
Singapore banks can save over 10% from fintech
Moreover, about 41% of banked balance has now abandoned traditional channels.
Malaysian banks' core net profit forecast to grow 5.8% in 2018
Earnings growth could taper off next year.
Thai banks' loan growth could reach 6.7% in 2018
But banks are still reluctant to lend due to credit risk concerns.
Hong Kong banks to benefit from subsiding asset pressure in 2018
The banks have emerged from a shallow episode of asset deterioration in 2016.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Canadian bankers' bonuses up 11% to $11.3b; Big US banks to benefit from new tax bill
And regulatory woes dampen investor appetite for European banks.
Chart of the Week: Malaysian banks' business deposits vs individual deposits growth
More than a third of total deposits are business deposits.
Chinese banks must watch out for this hidden hazard
A mortgage fraud frenzy could spell disaster for banks, says Reuters.
Robots won't take over Hong Kong banks in 2018: KPMG
Banks still need to better understand robotics application.
Singapore banks' wealth management income growth hits 40%
OCBC reported the highest growth at 48%.
How will Australia's royal commission into the financial sector impact the banks?
Reputational issues and weakening investor confidence are amongst the expected effects.