Financial Services

Bad loans bog down Indian state banks with $1.4b loss in Q4

The banking sector is saddled with a massive $210b in problematic loans.

Chart of the Day: DBS, OCBC, and UOB Q1 loan growth up 5%-10%

Domestic loan growth was higher across all three banks compared to the last quarter.

Singapore invites new business models for moneylending

It will issue licenses for up to 16 outlets that will implement their business models.

Chart of the Day: OCBC and UOB's domestic bad loans dipped in Q1

Moody's said this could boost their asset performance in the coming quarters.

AIA unveils medical case management package

A partnership with Medix makes the plan available to the insurer’s 230,000 policyholders.

Wealth management fees buoy Singapore banks earnings in Q1

DBS, OCBC, and UOB all registered double-digit growth in fee income.

UOB to offer cloud-based solutions for SMEs

UOB BizSmart can help businesses automate administrative processes.

UOB buys 28.66% stake in Hoe Leong for $18.52m

The spare parts distributor is going through financial restructuring.

How can blockchain unblock Thai banks' trade finance slump?

Banks are pooling resources to break growth ceilings with the planned development of a blockchain-powered trade finance platform.

Here's how UOB plans to raise returns

Its return on equity could only hit 12% if its net interest margin maintains an upward trend.

2 in 5 Singaporeans open to going cashless for up to three days: study

Residents are carrying less cash as they turn to card and contactless payments.

Banks poised for widening NIMs

DBS and UOB posted sequential 5bps and 3bps widening respectively in Q1.

Changes must be made if Singapore is to stay ahead of the curve in cryptocurrencies

Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore recently claimed: “I do hope when the fever has gone away, when the crash has...

Vouch Insurtech incentivises safe drivers

Members who don't make claims can enjoy up to 15% cashback on annual premiums.

Spackman pushes for listing of two Korean subsidiaries

The company is merging Novus Mediacorp and Frame Pictures into a combined entity.