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Smaller Indonesian banks' funding costs expected to increase

But the rise will be muted by the caps on time deposit rates.

China probes top deal-making companies to gauge risks of litigation, losses at banks

HNA’s acquisition of Travana is amongst the deals being examined.

Singapore banks to be permitted to invest in e-commerce

Banks will not need to seek prior regulatory approval to do so.

Hong Kong banks' loan growth to hit 5.5% in 2017

But credit growth will still slow over the next quarters.

Indonesian banks' capitalisation to be broadly stable

Thanks to high core profitability and loan loss coverage ratios.

Why CASA deposits are no longer a cheap source of funding for Singapore banks

They've been paying up for such deposits to attract new customers.

China's shadow banking crackdown finally cools credit growth

Bank lending growth has held up, while non-loan TSF declined in May.

Chart of the Week: CASA deposits dominate Singapore banks' total customer deposits

Savings and demand deposits now comprise 62% of total deposits.

Aussie banks want foreign rivals to also face the $4.6b tax

But they have agreed the levy won't threaten the financial system.