Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Bank of Asia opening BVI branch | Locals to get jobs, says Premier

According to Premier Smith, following the launch, they were given a tour of the bank’s premises. He said some of the 70 staff members at the bank were from the BVI.

Bank asks OFWs to take advantage of strong dollar

The higher conversion means their beneficiaries will have more money to spend.

Woori Bank to become holding firm by 2019

"Once converted to a holding firm structure, Woori Bank will be able to invest a wide range of profitable businesses, including securities, asset management and real estate trust, which could raise the company's value," the lender said.

2 Japan banks tie up with RCBC to assist small business

Osaka-based Kansai Urban Banking Corp. and Kobe-based Minato Bank signed a business alliance agreement with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the financial group said.

The best of the best: RBI 2018 Global Awards winners revealed

It was a good night for Emirates NBD with three awards and for Royal Bank of Canada with two wins.

Thailand's oldest lender's mantra: Go digital

Siam Commercial Bank braces for competition against China's Alipay and WeChat Pay

OCBC's Q1 net profit rises 29%

OCBC's net profit came in at S$1.11 billion in the three months ended March 31 versus S$861 million reported a year ago

Japan’s bloated retail banks need to downsize

oo many branches, with too many staff, are weighing on profitability

Double-digit profit rise for UOB as loans, margins expand

Domestic banks benefiting from higher interest rates, recovering economy

AmBank committed to driving business forward

Last year, it divested its 20% interest in Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank and its life insurance business.

CIMB To Achieve 6 Pct Loan Growth For FY18

According to Group Chairman Datuk Seri Nazir Razak, the growth would be driven by all its business segments, particularly from consumer banking and wholesale on the corporate side.

Techcombank highlights booming Vietnam IPO market

Record might soon be overhauled; deal shows notable European and American interest.

ADB says Asia-Pacific operations hit $32.2B in 2017, up 26%

The record high operations figures was achieved as “the bank continues to meet Asia and the Pacific’s growing development needs,” according to the bank.

Best retail bank

SBC executives receive the award from representatives of The Asian Banker.

NAB to take $755m restructuring charge in half-year results

In an announcement earlier this week, London-listed lender CYBG, which was spun off from NAB, said it would raise its half-year provisions to cover costs related to an earlier insurance industry scandal.

Ecobank Wins 3 Awards At 2018 Asian Banker Awards

Our app not only removes the barriers that have financially excluded so many Africans but offers next generation functionality to help them send money, make withdrawals or pay for goods and services

Ithmaar Bank’s Pakistan unit reports profits of $40.8 million

The Bank is now working to further build capacity in the key areas of Human Resources and Product development.

Reputation, profits at top of list for new Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn

The new CEO has had an extremely busy few months, holding a series of meetings with institutional investors in Australia and overseas, and visiting CBA operations in Hong Kong and South Africa.

Piramal to set up merchant banking, asset management arms

These proposals are in line with the growth aspirations of the company, and as part of the financial services business.

Qatar National Bank seeks growth in Southeast Asia

QNB, the largest bank by assets in the Middle East and Africa, is active in Egypt and Turkey and has made forays into Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Indonesia and China.

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