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Singapore’s financial sector employment rose 4,800 in 2023

The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.
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Singapore’s financial sector employment rose 4,800 in 2023

The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.
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China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.
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Japan, Korea financial authorities hold in-person bilateral meeting

The two exchanged views about developments in their financial sectors.

South Korea’s household loans expand by $7.32b in August

There were “strong housing market activities” in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Australia’s planned AT1 phase out to have little impact on banks

If pushed through, the CET1 minimum requirement will rise to 10.50%.

Chinese small bank M&As to ramp up: Fitch

The lack of large banks in the mergers is to avoid contagion risks.

GoTyme Bank partners with BSP to enable coin deposits

GoTyme Bank is reportedly the first bank partner to be integrated in the CoDMs.

Taiwanese banks’ total outstanding loans at $1.25t in July

The bad loans ratio remained at the same level as in June 2024.

Hong Leong Bank may reduce China stake as investment pays off

Its group earnings edge on overreliance on the Bank of Chengdu’s contribution.

Malaysian banks' profitability stable with reduced intervention risks

Some asset quality deterioration is expected as fuel subsidies ease.

Indian banks deposits and credit grow at the same pace

Deposits have expanded by $147.73b between January-August 2024.

Westpac names Anthony Miller as CEO

Before joining Westpac, Miller was the Australia/NZ CEO of Deutsche Bank for 4 years.

Standard Chartered names new CEOs for China, Vietnam units

Standard Chartered names new CEOs for China, Vietnam units

WeLab Bank served as official digital settlement bank for Dear Girlfriends subsidy 

The program granted HK$3,300 cash subsidy to over 18,500 female students.

Vietnam’s OCB to see loan delinquencies ease through 2026

Profitability will remain below historical levels, however.