Financial Services

CIMB purchase of RBS India hits legal wall

An "unexpected legal issue" has forced RBS to drop its India business from an ongoing bulk sale and purchase agreement.

CIMB purchase of RBS India hits legal wall

An "unexpected legal issue" has forced RBS to drop its India business from an ongoing bulk sale and purchase agreement.

Thailand's banking system outlook stable, says Moody's

Thai banks have the financial flexibility to withstand a substantial deterioration in asset quality, according to Moody's stress tests.

Singapore dollar little changed against the greenback

Even as the US dollar strengthened against major currencies, it gained very little ground against the Singapore dollar.

Conservative Singaporean investors place bets on stocks

3 out of 4 consumers will not invest in mutual funds and structured investment products.

3 of 5 Singaporeans prefer face-to-face banking deals

Cautious clients would not exchange banking security for convenience.

Wise Singaporeans among heavy credit card users

A whopping 62% of Singaporeans turn to credit cards when paying.

Almost 8 out of 10 consumers in Asia Pacific distrust financial advisors

So, who do they consult with regarding personal finance and wealth?

Indonesia's Rupiah set to see stability in Q4

BI Governor Darmin Nasution said the Rupiah may be more stable in the fourth quarter on capital inflows.

Below 15% cut proposed for lending rates in Vietnam

The reduction of lending rates will drastically squeeze bank profit margin, says OCBC.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2689

The local currency is stuck in a tight trading range against the US dollar amidst the ‘grim’ global economic picture, says IG Markets Singapore.

USD-SGD slips back below 1.2700 interim support

OCBC says USD-Asia will continue to track on the back of cues from the EUR-USD.

Singapore banks brace for heightened competition

CIMB presumes Bank of China will be granted Qualifying Full Bank privileges as a clearing bank for RMB in Singapore.

Bank of Korea not following suit?

BOK is not expected to follow the ECB and the PBOC to cut rates this week, says DBS.

Singapore dollar suffers as the greenback rallies

The US dollar rose to $1.2717 against the local currency.

30% of products pitched by banks and insurers deemed "unsuitable"

Banks and insurers recommend investment and insurance products that 3 out of 10 times disregard the financial goals of their clients.

Singapore expands list of Chinese qualifying full banks

Two more Chinese banks will gain qualifying full bank privileges, one of which will also be authorised as a clearing bank for Renminbi.

SGX geared up for Chinese securities trade

Dual currency trading option available to issuers listing RMB securities on SGX.