In Focus
China's RMB711b worth of new loans in August slightly dismays analysts
But MLT loans are finally rebounding.
China's RMB711b worth of new loans in August slightly dismays analysts
But MLT loans are finally rebounding.
Shadow banking in China resumes massive growth
End to cash crunch fueling recovery.
Cybercriminals increasingly targeting Asian banks
Online banking malware increases 29% in Q2.
Joint efforts vital to curbing risks in China's banking sector
China pushes for more coordination among regulatory agencies.
Moody’s downgrade hits 11 Indian banks
ICICI, SBI among those involved.
CIMB bags first major deal in Taiwan
Is joint bookrunner for US$400 million bond deal.
Low ATM penetration plagues India
Rural areas remain under served.
Banking reforms continue in China
Will include deposit insurance.
China’s banks post weakest results in years
Due to interest rate liberalization and weak economy.
ICBC and Bank of China report improved profits in Q2
Big Four banks boosted by sharp spike in fees.
Assets of Chinese banks hit US$22.9 trillion in July
Liabilities rose 14% to US$21.4 trillion, however.
Indian banks’ profitability at its lowest since 2009
But the worst is yet to come.
Singapore’s UOB widens Indonesian operations
It's part of plans to double lending.
NPLs cripple CCB’s Q2 profits
Net income grows by only 9.7%.
NFC gaining traction with more Chinese banks
Leverages advantages of smartphones in financial transactions.
Philippines issues cloud computing rules for banks
Becomes second Asian after Singapore country to do so.
Find out what key challenges threaten Chinese securitisations
Legal enforceability is one.