China
5 signs that ICBC will outperform in 2013
It has defensive profitability and pricing power.
Chinese banks threatened by sixth straight quarter of rising NPL since 2011
NPL ratio rose to 0.96% by end-March.
IMF warns China over fragile banks
Fears Chinese banks are incapable of withstanding multiple crises.
Chinese banks should do more online business
Ernst & Young also recommends they develop their intermediary business.
PBOC closes WMP loophole
Loophole used by non-bank financial institutions to hide WMP risks.
2 key negative catalysts for China banks
Barclays believes these are well flagged.
Fearless forecast: China banks' net profits and growth rates till 2015
A single-digit growth looms for 2015.
BofAML the first foreign bank to launch cash management alliance with China UnionPay
BAML's head of treasury product Faisal Ameen gives us some exclusive information on the alliance.
This is what boosted China banks' April TSF of RMB 1.75t
Find out what makes up 55% of the April TSF.
Shadow banking still a negative credit issue for Chinese banks
Shadow banking products reached RMB21t in 2012.
China pledges to forge ahead with banking reform
Also promises increased flexibility in managing exchange and interest rates.
Top Chinese banks flunk government audit
Two Big Four banks cited for improper financial management.
Bank loans fall 33% in April
Money supply rises 16.1%, however.
Big Four stop doing business with North Korean bank
Increases pressure on North Korea to abandon nuclear power program.
China’s shadow banking sector now valued at over U$5.8t
It's 69% of China's GDP.
China enters into currency swap arrangement with Pakistan
Was implemented May 7 after issuance of necessary instructions to banks.