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Singapore's UOB sues Lippo, 7 other firms over home loan anomaly
Singapore's UOB sues Lippo, 7 other firms over home loan anomaly
Loans for 37 condos have defaulted.
Japanese banks' profitability still pressured by low interest rates
Tighter credit spread isn't helping, too.
Mission abort: CIMB, RHB, MBSB walks out on mega Islamic bank plans
Due to "current economic conditions".
CIMB, RHB eyes junking biggest Malaysian merger
Malaysia's largest banking group no more?.
Hong Kong banks' deposit, loan growth go sluggish in November
After a strong October performance.
Malaysia banks' loan growth climbs to 9.3% in November
Consumer loan growth led the pack.
Thailand's Krungthai Bank poised to surpass 2014F loan growth expectations
Its November performance was also solid.
Krung Thai Bank's deposits climbed 16% YoY in November 2014
Thanks to the bank's special deposit programs.
China banks' issuance of Basel III securities swelling: Moody's
This is amid new global requirements.
China economy adjustment a key risk for APAC banks in 2015
As well as slowing growth in economies.
Asia Pacific racks up $666 billion in deal value YTD
It's a record-breaking feat.
Japanese mega banks' operating environment remain sluggish
New growth opportunities are scarce.
Korean banks' loan, deposit rates drop 9bps, 4bps
NIS on newly extended balance also fell.
Which bank in Singapore is susceptible to unchanged interest rates?
This involves the SGD SIBOR as well.
Only 39% of banks confirm payments in real-time: survey
A lot more progress is needed.
Moody's lifts Vietnamese banking system's negative outlook
Thanks to macroeconomic stability.
Huaxia Bank adopted closed internet system for SME supply chain financing
Same risks, but better turnover.
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