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Savings Bank is thriving in Mongolia’s overheating economy
In an exclusive interview, L. Badamtsetseg, CEO of Savings Bank, discusses the meteoric rise of Mongolia’s economy, enhancing its banking systems, and leading the country’s banking technology.
Implications of HKMA meeting liquid coverage ratio requirements by purchasing foreign currency
By opting to use liquid assets denominated in a foreign currency to meet LCR standards, banks will be picking up cross-currency risk amongst others.
Moderate profitability of Singapore banks expected in 2012 due to corporate loans and lack of growth opportunities
Although Singapore bank’s bottom line profitability was driven primarily by filling the corporate loan and trade related financing gap left by European banks, DBS’s performance far outstripped its peers in 2011.
Asia’s new rich
Shayne Nelson, global head of high value client coverage and CEO of Standard Chartered Private Bank, feels that the question foremost on the minds of all private bankers should be what a typical Asian client looks like.
"Middle East markets set for further liberalisation"
Simon Clements, GM of retail banking, Commercial Bank of Kuwait, discusses the bank's drawer accounts and heavily leveraged customer base, and the significance of branch banking in the Middle East.
HSBC’s Q3 dip temporary setback
HSBC continues to suffer from its US and European portfolio, but its prospects are secured by the ongoing strategic shift away from the low-growth regions to focus on emerging markets.
Inflation urges an equity centric investment strategy to preserve HNWIs’ standard of living
While CPI does not cover a suitable basket for HNWI, Julius Baer's new "Lifestyle Index" demonstrates the need for an equity-focused, yet diversified investment strategy.
Markets only value banks they can understand
In an exclusive video interview, Michel Accad, CEO of Gulf Bank, Kuwait, discusses the managing a bank in times of crisis, lending weakness and portfolio quality, and operating profitably in a restricted market.
Hong Kong gets mini QFII approval and other goodies
China has given Hong Kong the necessary tools to boost the territory’s capabilities as an offshore Rmb centre, but still shows concerns on capital inflow to the mainland.




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