Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Bangkok Bank sets new standard for Asian Tier 2

The bank was the first in Asia ex-Australia to print at this tenor for US dollar Tier 2 bonds, and the rarity value drew orders of around US$4.35bn from 190 accounts.

NAB launches team for vulnerable customers

She said the bank assisted 1.4 million customers every year that experienced financial difficulty due to injury, illness and unemployment.

HSBC China COO on why finding like-minded people is important at work

As chief operating officer of HSBC China, Terecina Kwong is already one of the most high-powered bankers in the world — she has oversight of tens of thousands of employees and is responsible for an annual budget of nearly $200m (£164m).

Maybank to boost franchises in Greater China, Philippines, Cambodia

As the largest foreign bank in the Philippines with 74 branches, Maybank has a strong auto finance franchise and hopes to further grow this business as well as diversify into other areas such as mortgages

KCB taps into Japan market to expand portfolio in deal with giant SMBC

KCB Bank works with several multinational companies in different industries such as motor vehicles, retail, household consumer products etc.

Standard Chartered on track to hit 2021 returns target

It is also looking to grow the Indonesia market amid fierce competition

China Continues to Force the Hand of Western Brands over Hong Kong

The world was waiting to see how long it would take for the Mainland to apply its brute influence across foreign businesses operating in China, and the response was fast.

NAB under fire over "introducer" scheme

One of the key objectives of the National Credit Act's licensing regime is consumer protection.

Australia's big banks gear up for capital raising rush

Low rates prompt bond deals (Recasts paragraph 14)

NongHyup Bank CEO boosts overseas biz expansion

During his two-day trip to Beijing, Lee met with the financial authorities and reaffirmed his commitment and their support for opening a branch there within the year.

HSBC Weighs Bid for Aviva’s Asian Assets in Diversity Push

Deliberations are early stage; other suitors are weighing bids

Bank of China coming to Greece this year

Bank of China is the world’s fourth largest bank by assets behind three other Chinese banks, with nearly $3 trillion.

IBK to launch IBK Indonesia in September

IBK's plan is to increase the number of branches there from 30 to 55 by 2023.

OCBC plans to bid for StanChart-backed Indonesian lender

Singapore’s second-largest lender is interested in buying the stakes held by Standard Chartered and Astra International.

Banks betting on steeper RBA rate cuts as risks rise

HSBC had expected the Reserve Bank of Australia to halt its current easing cycle after two back-to-back reductions in June and July to a record low of 1 per cent.

CIMB Niaga's Net Income Soars

The lender's net interest income – interest gained from lending money after subtracting interest paid to customers – rose by 5.5 percent to Rp 6.32 trillion.

Kenyan bank eyes representative office in China

The proposed Beijing office will not undertake any banking activities but will seek to provide a platform for Chinese investors who want to establish presence in Kenya, he said.

Australians Haven’t Fully Embraced Digital-Only Banks, But Open Banking Could Change That: Forrester

More than half of Australian consumers ruled out a switch to digital-only banking entirely in the next two years.

CBA looks to India after poaching ANZ's offshore boss

Pankajam Sridevi has been lured to run CBA's relatively small Indian team

Financial Wisdom to shut down

As at August 1, there was 317 advisers licensed by Financial Wisdom.

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