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Australian banks face heightened risks from slowing housing market

A softening housing market will weigh on banks' profitability as credit growth slows.

Indian banks' non-performing assets more than doubles in two years

Gross NPAs grew from US$47b in March 2015 to US$110b this year.

Hong Kong banks expected to report stable profits in 2017

Fee income will improve in the next 12-18 months.

High foreign currency loan-to-deposit ratio a potential risk for Thai banks

The banks' foreign currency LDR is amongst the highest in ASEAN.

Australian banks could be scrutinised after latest banking scandal

An analyst says a formal public inquiry into the sector may be on the cards.

Malaysian banks' loan growth hit 5.7% in June

Household loans grew 5% in the same month.

China extends deadline for banks to submit risk assessments

Eight sets of rules were launched by the CBRC since March.

Chart of the Week: Thai banks' strong loan-loss coverage

The banks' loan-loss coverage ratio is the highest in ASEAN.

Singapore banks' loan growth to average 7% in 2017

Thanks to improving domestic business sentiments.

Indian banks most at risk in Southeast Asia

Many banks in India are undercapitalised.