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ABN AMRO’s new CFO for Greater China eyes strengthening ties with The Netherlands
Oliver Kuan is also expanding the teams in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
India bank's ambitious resolution framework to face major hurdles
Appetite for reforms still unclear, says Fitch.
PBoC urged banks to prioritise mortgage demands, quicken loan approvals
But don't expect agressive policy easing anytime soon.
How China's new interbank regulations could tighten credit supply
Analysts predict a 'neutral impact'.
Japan's 3 megabanks boost net income by 14%
Thanks to stronger reserve releases.
Structural woes feared to derail Philippine banks' momentum
Despite sufficient capitalization and ample liquidity.
RCBC's PHP10b Tier 2 issuance gets a nod
To be offered in next few weks.
China banks' new loans hit RMB774.7b in April
Still below market's forecast.
OCBC posts record profit of S$899m in 1Q
That's an impressive 29% jump.
China CITIC Bank's NIM dipped to 2.37% on heavy price competition
NIM pressure lingers despite measures.
Hong Kong banks' system loans dipped 1.2% in March
Here's the main culprit.
How UOB lost out to DBS, OCBC in 1Q's earnings race
Its ASEAN market slowed.
Siam Commercial Bank recorded flat loan growth in 1Q14
NIM was also flat.
Singapore banks' housing credit quality to stay benign: analyst
But they're safe for now.
Singapore banks' big 3 face muted trading gains in 1Q
But operating trends to remain stable.
Philippine asset stake sale boosts DBS' quarterly profits
1Q profits soared by 30%.
Commentary
How alternative data lending is reaching Southeast Asia's unscored MSMEs
Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
Investing in an inefficient market
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC