Retail Banking

China property sector bailout to hit banks’ asset quality, solvency

Solving the issue of heightened inventory may cost 2.6% of China’s GDP.

Taiwanese banks face potential revenue drop in 2025

Fee income will be supported by loan growth and reshoring activities.

Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion

Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.

Korean financial holding companies see higher net income in H1

The insurance sector buoyed the increase as income from banking and financial investments fell.

China push to stimulate consumption may need more time

For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.

IDFC First Bank, ICICI banking platforms rated best in India: Forrester

IDFC is the top-rated platform overall whilst ICICI was best in overall experience.

Philippine banks anticipate loan growth, steady NPL outlook

Most foreign and large banks anticipate their NPL ratios to be below 5%.

Thai banks to reduce credit costs towards Q4: analyst

Earnings rise of 2% on average expected for Q3.

Hong Kong banks can handle CRE risks: analyst

They’ve been implementing measures to lower China-related property exposures.

ZA Bank unveils foreign exchange time deposit

Users can access it via the deposit page in the ZA Bank app.

Technology to underpin future of financial services

Banks should boost their online infrastructure as digital assets become the norm.

Thailand received 5 applications for virtual bank licenses

It expects to announce the list of successful applicants by mid-2025.

MUFG Bank fined $1.75m for info management lapses

Sister firm MUMSS was separately fined $1.4m.