retail banking

Citi names Luchetti head of Asian retail banking

US bank relocates global head of wealth management and insurance at the consumer bank from New York to Hong Kong, reflecting rise of Asian consumer.

January 09, 2015

Citi issues first foreign credit card in China

Citi becomes the first global player to issue credit cards in China under its own brand.

August 21, 2012

HSBC rumoured to sell Thai retail banking business

The move is seen as part of a plan to exit retail banking businesses that lack scale.

November 03, 2011

Insights on how to run a bank

Banks that have performed well throughout the crisis have understood their customers’ needs, but there are still challenges ahead.

By SAS

HSBC promotes Paul Thurston

HSBC moves Paul Thurston from London to Hong Kong with a mandate to head retail banking and wealth management as it aims to strengthen its offering in the region.

November 28, 2010

ING to buy 30% of ThailandÆs TMB Bank

ING will complete the Ç460 million acquisition by participating in a $1.2 billion share sale plan to re-capitalise the loss-making Thai bank.

November 08, 2007

Barclays names two new hires

The bank announces hires in Singapore to expand its global retail and commercial banking business.

January 08, 2007

DBS innovates with full-service branch at Changi Airport

DBS has stepped up in the regional banking innovation stakes, launching AsiaÆs first full banking centre in the transit lounge of an airport.

September 12, 2006