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Analysis: Bottoming out - Singapore banks' earnings upgrades signal turning point for sector

The local banks reported lower-than-expected declines in quarterly profits last week, supported by gains in wealth management fees.

Swiss Re CEO Sees Global Risks Increasing

Another risk is the surge in borrowing as government’s seek to prop up pandemic-hit economies, even with many balance sheets already stretched.

Greenwashing a concern for Asia’s institutions

Other concerns include performance and a lack of transparency, according to a Schroders survey.

Abundance of ESG data does not mean better information

facebook sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing button The Industry has seen a proliferation of new data providers but this does not necessarily mean knowledge and understanding has improved.

The next frontier in Asia payments

The impact of COVID-19 also accelerated several ongoing trends in Asia’s payments landscape

Opening Remarks at the Signing Ceremony of the HKMA-IFC Alliance for Green Commercial Banks

The HKMA has long cherished our close partnership with the IFC, especially since the setting up of its East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong in 2000.

DBS Survey: Bumpy Road For Singapore's SMEs

The survey recorded the findings of close to 250 SMEs in three industry sectors most acutely affected by COVID-19 – retail; food and beverage; and building and construction.

Japan's bank lending slows amid uneven corporate recovery

Total bank lending rose 6.2% in October from the same month a year earlier, slower than a 6.4% gain in September, BOJ data showed on Tuesday.

Property sector in Thailand continues to contract as banks reject mortgage loans amid grim economy

The rejection rate in the central region of the country rose 30 percent while in the North it jumped between 40 to 50 percent, according to the report.

Rough ride ahead for remaining two standalone foreign Islamic banks

Operating revenue, at RM107.65 million, was lower than the RM119.19 million a year ago.

Getting acquainted with a more mindful Australian consumer

COVID-19 is reshaping the emotional needs of Australian consumers and, subsequently, their purchasing behaviour.

Finance ministry: Islamic banking, capital market expected to be stronger

The growth is primarily contributed by household sector financing, which increased by 8.7 per cent to RM490.9 billion, mainly for the purchase of residential properties, it noted.

Bank of Japan closely watching forex market after Biden's win

A higher yen hurts Japanese exporters by making their products less competitive overseas.

Jack Ma's terrible week

Some analysts saw the move as an attempt by Beijing to humble a company that had become too powerful and a leader who had become too outspoken.

Tammy Tsui: «Asia's Wealthiest Face a Considerable Dilemma»

Asia has been a focus for the global growth in wealth over the past two decades, thanks in part to the region’s flourishing economy and rapid infrastructure development.

SoftBank Vision Fund’s portfolio back above water on tech valuations

It has used some of its cash to buy back shares as well as invest in US-listed stock and equity derivatives to ride an uplift in tech valuations during the quarter.

Work ahead for big four banks in 2021

While the major banks had been resilient and avoided a worst-case scenario through strong balance sheets that acted as shock absorbers during the economic downturn, they still have “a big job” ahead of them, KPMG believes.

IOOF unfazed by poor MLC result

NAB as a whole was also impacted heavily by the operating environment, market volatility and interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank.

Indonesia in recession for first time in 22 years

Indonesia has fallen into its first recession in 22 years as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take it toll.

Singaporeans worry about financial burden of long-term healthcare

A new study highlights a need for Singaporeans, particularly the younger generation, to take their susceptibility to severe disability seriously and better prepare for potential long-term healthcare needs

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