News

Eight Chinese banks accept payments made using NFC

Smartphones need an app called “Wallet” to use NFC.

Big Four state-owned banks are world’s richest

Dominate list of banks with highest net interest income.

BTMU strengthens Islamic finance services in Malaysia

Japanese bank pioneers in offering Islamic products and services.

India hikes interest rates again

Part of frantic effort to stop rupee’s plunge.

Chinese banks boost loans to SMEs

Lending hits US$2.58 trillion in May.

Bank Negara Indonesia enters into business cooperation agreement with Orix

It’s BNI’s first such agreement with a Japanese financial firm.

RBI fines 22 banks US$8.3 million

Banks penalized for breaking anti-money laundering and other regulations.

PBOC to adjust liquidity when needed

China’s economic growth facing massive downward pressures.

Bank Islam expanding into Southeast Asia

Is particularly interested in Indonesia.

CCB will open in Luxembourg

Will become third Chinese bank to do so.

China orders banks to register WMPs

Tightens oversight of controversial financial product.

Malaysia to get tougher on erring banks

Warns of law suits and hefty fines.

Small Chinese banks dumping NPLs

Liquidating NPL assets to control related risks.

Malaysia overhauls Islamic financing laws

New law will boost protection for depositors.