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Our researches and analysis on Retail Banking

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The merger of equals: What’s next for UAE banks?

The boards of directors of National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and First Gulf Bank (FGB) have approved a proposed merger of the banks, which will create the largest bank in the Middle East and North Africa region.

     
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Jibun Bank thrives without a branch network

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and local telco, KDDI, joined forces to create Jibun Bank, a mobile-only bank that has become the largest and most profitable mobile bank in Japan.

     
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Interview: “If you get the service right, everything will fall into place"

Ambition and discipline are the key values driving Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s reversal from loss to profitability under Group CEO Ala'a Eraiqat.

     
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Interview: “ICBC China incoming chairman Yi Huiman hints at broad organisational…

First interview given by Yi Huiman, as incoming chairman, ICBC China

     
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Vietnam banks: Putting their money in retail banking and technology

Despite current economic challenges, Vietnam’s banking sector has promising longer term potential due to its relatively young and increasingly affluent population.

     
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Samuel Tsien and OCBC Bank named Best CEO and Best Managed Bank in Singapore…

OCBC Bank has maintained its strong capital position, diversified funding base, and robust balance sheet. Chief Executive Officer Samuel N. Tsien demonstrated fortitude and skill in pursuing and executing his business diversification vision…

     
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David Li of The Bank of East Asia receives Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award…

Under Li’s leadership, The Bank of East Asia has stood its ground to cement its place in the evolving global and regional financial landscape. Li is an inspiration to all leaders and has created a benchmark for lifetime achievements in…

     
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Is consumer finance becoming a larger part of retail banking?

The contribution of consumer finance to the overall retail loans in Asia Pacific in 2015 ranged from 2% to 56%. Its share to retail loans has increased in markets like Indonesia but has declined in Hong Kong and Thailand. The growth of…