Banking cull continues as profits rise

Off-balance sheet income is driving global banks’ Q3 earnings, a McKinsey report has found, but to sustain growth momentum, Asia’s institutions will need to overhaul inefficiencies.

Rising interest rates have contributed to an improved performance by financial institutions over the past 18 months, a report published this month by McKinsey & Company, has revealed. However, in the context of heightened competition from nontraditional players and the emergence of private financing channels, the need for banks to pursue cost improvements where possible, has become increasingly vital.

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