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OCBC's Casa prowess to protect it from structural pressure
OCBC's Casa prowess to protect it from structural pressure
Casa deposits now 50% of total deposits.
Catalysts for positive surprise in 2H13 not on Maybank's horizon
Blame it on macro headwinds in Malaysia and Indonesia.
DBS' cancelled Danamon deal is its "first display of discipline on inorganic transactions since 2001": CLSA
Time to focus on maximising ROI in other businesses.
Malaysian banks post solid domestic loan growth
But Indonesia posted the best performance.
Public Bank dead set on diversifying its revenue base
It’s currently 80% driven by net interest income.
2 in 10 Singaporeans oblivious to the need to activate credit cards for overseas use
24% don't even know how to do it.
Philippine banks' core lending business to drive profits in 2014
Earnings will be less reliant on volatile trading gains.
Siam Commercial Bank's profits to jump 27% to THB13.2b
Loans predicted to grow 2%.
Chinese banks' fee income predicted to surge 25%
But here's why it may not be too impressive.
Thai banks to achieve 26% growth target in 2013F
Thanks to solid 3Q13F profits.
BEA's life insurance arm unveils new Wellcare Critical Illness Insurance plan
Premium period as short as 10 years.
Chinese banks' net income growth to slow to 9% in Q3
Blame it on these two culprits.
Philippines’ RCBC partners with Japan’s Resona Group
Will focus on Japanese small and medium enterprises.
Indian banks offer cheap loans for motorcycles and home appliances
Intend to stimulate demand for consumer items.
Metrobank forges strategic alliance with Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings
Alliance will broaden their product offerings and services.
VTB Bank partners with OCBC on the interbank market
Sign master trade financing agreement.
Taiwan includes renminbi in central bank forex reserves
Recognizes globalization of the renminbi.
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