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Singapore's system loans inched up 1% in June
But Barclays reveals that system deposits were largely flat in June.
Singapore's system loans inched up 1% in June
But Barclays reveals that system deposits were largely flat in June.
Are Thai banks complaining about higher funding costs?
Find out what analysts from Asian Development Bank has to say.
How will Indonesia's new ownership cap rules affect DBS' bid for Bank Danamon?
Analysts believe DBS' acquisition of Bank Danamon is likely to go ahead despite the new regulations - but on what grounds?
Thai banks' net profit to rise 27% this year
So which banks in Thailand will have the highest net profit growth in 2012?
Trade finance to be a significant revenue stream in Asia: DBS
Banks may also see opportunities in open account trade or supply chain finance despite economic instability.
ANZ to launch online cash management platform in late 3Q12
ANZ Transactive will allow real-time checking of current balances and approving or rejecting key payments.
DBS' Peter Triggs to focus on private banking for clients in Middle East and Europe
As DBS' new managing director, head of international clients and wealth structuring, Triggs will be recruiting bankers with strong international linkages.
Who's banking Asia's millionaires?
Private banks are in for a competitive market to serve Asia's rich with a whopping wealth of US$10.7 trillion.
Singapore loan growth to taper off to 8% in 2012
UOB's loan growth is also like to trend towards the lowteens of 10-12%.
How can banks customize their service model to cater to each client's needs?
Bankers say there is no 'one size fits all' solution nowadays.
What you need to know about ANZ's Cashactive Fusion
Time to say goodbye to spreadsheets and emails as ANZ aims to automate organisations' financial information to enhance cash flow forecasting.
SMEs still prefer conventional FX risk management
But bankers say that those with higher FX volumes could conduct such activity online.
How will foreign banks' local incorporation affect Singapore's banking industry?
Foreign banks are now forced to decide whether to further commit to the Singaporean market and compete with domestic banks neck-to-neck, says ADB.
Australian banks may fail to finance massive infrastructure shortfall
With a shortfall of up to A$770 billion this decade, infrastructure as an asset class for investors remains problematic.
RMB trade settlements settled through HK
Eleven percent of China's trade in 1Q12 were RMB trade settlements that were mostly settled through Hong Kong.
Will China continue to benefit from Europe's financial turmoil?
Reports say that Chinese banks grabbed a third of global banking profits in 2011 as European banks retrench - but will this last?
More hedging solutions for Asian banks revealed
As various services and products emerge across Asia and trade is settled in different currencies, we sought the insights of bankers and analysts for possible hedging solutions.