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Don't get your hopes up unless Singapore banks' NIMs expand by 30bps or more

Don't get your hopes up unless Singapore banks' NIMs expand by 30bps or more

An increase of 10bps has no significant effect on net profit.

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More than 50% of the population across emerging Asia still unbanked

But financial inclusion in emerging Asia has visibly progressed since 2011.

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Regulatory traps stall Singapore banks’ expansion

Greater regional exposure also comes with increased regulatory complexities.

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Thai banks' interest income drops for 3 consecutive quarters

It fell by 1.2% in Q215, worsening from -0.8% in Q115.

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Who's winning China's retail banking race?

The top bank raked in RMB238 billion in 2014.

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Don't be fooled by Malaysia's strong business loan growth

The 10.2% growth could merely be a sign of cash flow constraints from operational bottlenecks.

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China banks face escalating operating pressure up to two years

As the country's economic growth reduces speed.

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Here's why growth-hungry Singapore banks really need to rapidly slash costs

Lower growth is the new reality, analysts say.

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Japanese banks' recurring profitability is alarmingly shrinking: Moody's

Is a profit wipe-out looming over the banks?

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Big Indonesian banks to weather FX, commodity risks: Fitch

Credit profiles are "sufficiently resilient".

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Why financial reform is the antidote for Vietnam’s ailing banking sector

Recovery is in sight.

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RMB depreciation is near its end: PBoC Deputy Governor Yi

If we go by PBoC hints, though.

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China's shadow banking activities growing at rapid pace

Even amidst tighter regulations.

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Analysts brace themselves for slow loan growth in Hong Kong banks

Blame it on China's sluggish economic growth.

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Indian banking sector's weakness deemed 'highly skewed' by analysts

As 80% of restructured loans are with small banks.

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China's ditching of loan-to-deposit ratio requirement a welcome development

But with limited short-term impact.

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Are Singapore banks at risk from the Greek crisis?

Contagion is a key fear.

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