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Japanese banks to follow suit as Mizuho Bank launches robo advisor

Automated services are shaking Japanese banks' foundations.

Here’s why watchful OCBC is cautious in lending to this Southeast Asian state

It’s specifically careful in lending to government-linked companies.

Is UOB breezing through the current China downturn?

Its close Chinese ties are causes for concern.

A nice surprise: CIMB Niaga's NIM expanded to 5.4% in 3Q15

CASA also increased at a robust rate of 15.7%.

Malaysian banks' NPLs rose 1.9% in September

Blame it on nonresidential property NPLs.

UOB net profit slips by 1.7% to $2.4b

A one-off gain last year muted growth.

OCBC’s net profit drops 27% to $902m in 3Q

On back of a one-off gain realised last year.

BDO's net profit up 3% to PHP5.9b in 3Q15

The bank must make PHP7.3b in 4Q15 to meet management guidance for FY15F.