Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

CBA posts solid half

Commonwealth Bank chief executive, Matt Comyn said the company had continued to deliver strong core business outcomes in a challenging period.

Indonesia banks warn of liquidity squeeze from govt bond issuance

The government has raised 101.9 trillion rupiah ($7.29 billion) in bond sales this year, excluding a $100 million private placement and U.S. dollar notes sold late last year for pre-2019 funding

Indonesia's largest bank registers robust net profit in 2018 on rising loan growth

Most of the total loan was distributed to small and medium business sectors, he said.

SMBC to run Indonesia's 10th-largest bank with merger

Japanese megabank set to combine BTPN with local unit on Friday

NAB's MLC Wealth slashes admin fees as price war heats up

The new fees for MLC’s retail Wrap are priced to be competitive with Panorama's offering.

Meezan Bank calls financial inclusion critical for growth

Under the schemes, financing facilities are provided through all commercial banks and development finance institutions.

UPDATE 1-India's Kotak Mahindra Bank profit climbs 23 pct on higher interest income

While provisions for bad loans climbed over 50 percent to 2.55 billion rupees in the quarter, the bank got a write-back in the amount of 2.72 billion rupees for mark-to-market losses.

UOB asset manager upbeat about first-quarter Singapore earnings, US equities

Among developed markets, UOBAM is most optimistic of US equities on the back of estimated higher increases in corporate earnings.

SCB's net profit dwindles 23% year-on-year

Higher impairment charges predicted

Saudi bank Al Rajhi in merger talks for its Malaysian unit with another lender

The Saudi lender has received preliminary approval from the Saudi Arabian and Malaysian central banks for a potential deal

Saudis, Chinese Eyeing Tajikistan’s Biggest Bank: Reports

A rejuvenating injection of foreign cash may be on the cards for the troubled Tojiksodirotbank.

Is the NAB share price a buy for its dividend yield?

NAB hit its lowest level in six years this December and is currently trading with a forward P/E ratio of 10.4.

China Promotes Perpetual Bonds to Replenish Bank Capital

It is unclear whether banks other than the big four will be allowed to issued such bonds.

Private banks are waking up to the call of India's heartland

Bankers pointed out that public sector banks have shown slower growth because they are already present across the length and breadth of the country.

Shinhan Bank receives top credit rating in Indonesia

It's meaningful to receive the top credit rating side by side with Indonesia's largest banks

Philippine Business Bank gets high credit grade

PBB identifies the small and medium enterprises as its target market, taking into account the potential size and largely unserved needs of this market.

China M&A Loans Slump for Second Year

As the U.S. trade war with China persists and dealmakers meet resistance from foreign regulators, the environment will continue to be challenging, according to Standard Chartered Plc.

Doha Bank opens representative office in Nepal

Doha Bank has already started partnering with Nepali banks and financial institutions to facilitate Nepalis working in Qatar to send money home.

Former adviser charged over super theft

ASIC alleges that between 28 March 2011 and 24 December 2012, McSweeny dishonestly transferred or directed others to transfer funds from those accounts for the benefit of himself or others.

KBank and Line partner

Retail loans and digital banking targeted

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