Economy
KBank to eliminate long-term loan for coal power by 2030
KBank to eliminate long-term loan for coal power by 2030
KBank is a signatory of the UN's sustainable financing initiative.
Philippines’ BSP holds interest rates at bay
The central bank, however, warns of upcoming inflation.
UOB injects $88m in fresh capital for Vietnam charter
The capital injection was approved by the State Bank of Vietnam.
Sri Lanka’s large banks’ outlook worsens amidst new COVID surge
The new COVID surge that began in April may hinder GDP recovery.
Financial firms urge South Korean regulators to back off internal affairs
The firms represent the insurance, commercial banking, and brokerage sectors.
Indian banks strong buffers to limit risk of COVID-19 resurgence: analyst
Several factors will help Indian banks mitigate their risks.
Philippine bank ratings at risk of another downgrade: Fitch Ratings
Fitch ratings downgrades the Philippines’ banking system operating environment score to negative.
Bank of Thailand base rate to hold through 2022: Fitch
This comes at the back of a bleak economic outlook due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Chart of the Week: Hong Kong’s wealth market to grow 7.8% in 2021
The number of HNWIs is expected to reach 3.9 million in 2021 or 60.6% of the population.
Southeast Asia’s neobank market to grow 50% in 2021
Funding and winding down of the pandemic’s impact on the economy will push this market.
Risks for Sri Lankan banks may rise when ISB investment suspension lifts: Fitch
Even with the suspension lifted, banks will still have difficulties accessing foreign currency funding.
Singapore Monetary Policy Tightening Is Credit Positive for Banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) tightening of monetary policy to benefit banks operating in Singapore, according to Moody's Investor...