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Malaysian banks now prohibited from offering pre-approved personal financing products
Malaysian banks now prohibited from offering pre-approved personal financing products
Responsible lending practices are reinforced.
Philippine banks forced to declare tax on interest income from Central Bank
This covers years 2009 to 2013.
China's State Council reveals 10 areas the financial sector should focus on
Diversified insurance products is one.
Banking reforms imminent in China?
No action expected until autumn, however.
Citi China unveils 3rd consumer outlet in Chengdu
It's a new smart banking subbranch.
Why China's liquidity crunch was a 'self-engineered crisis'
Analyst said the central bank may have played a role.
Don't panic: Spike in China's interbank rate is just a 'temporary liquidity phenomenon'
S&P warns rising nonperforming assets are a bigger threat.
Don't be fooled by Agricultural Bank of China's best-in-class liquidity profile
It has the weakest capital position among the Big 4 banks.
China’s big banks hammered hard by credit crunch
June lending falls to US$44 billion.
Korean banks' profit predicted to hit KRW1.7trn in 2Q13F
It's 19% below Bloomberg consensus.
Here's why most of the 26 Indian bank licence applicants are predicted to fail
The 40% priority-sector lending target could be tough.
4 culprits behind China's interbank market tightness revealed
The sharp decline in FX inflows is one.
Singapore banks to suffer from mortgage pressure for up to 1.5 years
Continued downward re-pricing looms.
Siam Commercial Bank's earnings predicted to climb 36% to THB14.2b
Check out what segments will boost growth.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ likely to merge its Thai branch with Bank of Ayudhya after acquisition
But getting substantial shareholding is still uncertain.
Chinese banks to issue US$6.47 billion in e-savings bonds
Bonds will be issued from July 10 to 19.
2 biggest factors that could alarm small banks in China
Concerns over new regulations still linger.
Commentary
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