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Australian central bank pumps $3.64b into the banking system
The amount was larger than the intended $1.5b (A$2.5b).
Australian central bank pumps $3.64b into the banking system
The amount was larger than the intended $1.5b (A$2.5b).
ADB temporarily closes headquarters due to COVID-19
A visitor reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.
ASEAN lenders on the defense amidst oil volatility, COVID-19
Falling visibility is evident despite lower prices and stimulus measures.
Vietnam's e-commerce market to reach $17.3b in 2023
Total online spending doubled to $9.4b in 2019 from $3.9b in 2015.
COVID-19 spells slow loan growth, higher NPLs for Philippine banks
Credit growth will likely be down to 8-10% in 2020.
Asian Development Bank unveils new Singapore office
It comprises 12 specialists from ADB’s PSOD and Office of Public-Private Partnership.
Singapore banks' NIMs to degrade after US Fed surprise rate cut
DBS and UOB guided declines of 5-7bps.
Malaysia's latest OPR cut needed to cushion COVID blow
The central bank slashed OPR to 2.5% amidst the virus’ global and domestic impacts.
Solvency improvements threaten Vietnamese banks' strong 2019 performance
The State Bank of Vietnam is expected to allow Basel II banks to grow loans faster.
Philippine central bank to relax rules on ASF, COVID-hit banks
BSP may stagger booking allowance of credit losses and waive penalties.
Japan banks' profits, asset quality further battered by COVID-19 outbreak
Lower interest rates and higher credit costs spell more trouble.
Coronavirus outbreak pushes back funds for China's state finance firms
But they will continue to get government support given their involvement in public infrastructure.
Central bank's push for economic support a blow to Chinese banks
The PBOC has depended on banks for debt reprieve to virus-hit firms.
Chart of the Week: APAC banks not reliant on market-sensitive income
Further drops in prices of financial assets are likely if the COVID-19 outbreak persists.
COVID-19 pushes Thai asset manager to the top
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management’s shares ballooned by 74% this year.
Indonesia's central bank adopts Refinitiv Auctions for domestic NDFs
Refinitiv Auctions facilitated over $1.23t in 2019.
Asian bankers ready for nCov deal droughts
Several auctions and potential Chinese IPOs are being delayed or re-assessed.
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