China

CDB launches offshore renminbi debt issuance

The first time for China Development Bank Corporation.

CDB launches offshore renminbi debt issuance

The first time for China Development Bank Corporation.

Peer-to-peer lending growing 20% in China

Banking assets also rise 20% annually.

Why 2013 is just the beginning of NPL waves for China banks

Around RMB 5trn expected over the next five years.

Bank of China launches "Micro-Bank"

It’s also available through WeChat and Yixin.

US investigates questionable JPMorgan hiring practices in Asia

JPM allegedly hiring children of powerful officials to win business deals. Media reports said US authorities are investigating the hiring practices of JP Morgan Chase in China, India, South Korea and Singapore following a probe into its activities in China where it employed children of influential officials to win lucrative business deals.

Huge potential for Islamic finance in ASEAN

MSMEs can be energized utilizing Islamic finance.

CCB targets Europe for M&As

European regulators need to open their doors, however.

China to better tackle NPLs

Wary that spike could threaten structural reforms.

Alibaba goes into online fund sales

Financial products will soon be available on Taobao.