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Higher credit charges help depress ABC’s net profit

Agricultural Bank of China reported net profit of RMB 145.1bn for FY12.

Higher credit charges help depress ABC’s net profit

Agricultural Bank of China reported net profit of RMB 145.1bn for FY12.

Here’s more from Barclays

Stronger-than-expected fee income and lower credit costs push up profit.

CBRC warns banks against lending to nine sectors

Move is aimed at improving implementation of standardized loan procedures to reduce risk.

Vietnamese banks refuse to lend

Are sitting on a huge stash of cash and refuse to cut interest rates on loans.

HSBC and ICICI boosting Indian credit card base

This is their first expansion since 2008-09.

BPI introduces low interest credit cards

Claims 2% finance charge is the market’s lowest.

6 key takeaways from China Construction Bank's FY12 results

2013 NIM is expected to be at the 2011 level of 2.7%.

Citi's first common depository location outside Europe revealed

Citi is supported by Euroclear Bank and Clearstream in serving Asia Pacific.

Organization of Vietnamese AMC in doubt

Questions rise about funding Asset Management Company.

Indian banks face Basel III on April 1

Reserve Bank of India to issue a notification for the implementation of Basel III this week.

See how China Construction Bank fared in 2012

Net profit increased 14% to RMB 193.2b.

CIMB launches investment banking and brokerage business in Korea

CIMB is the first ASEAN firm to be granted its brokerage license via application.

New Indian financial sector regulator will exclude banks

Reserve Bank of India to continue as banking sector regulator.

These are the 4 key drivers for China's rapid WMP market expansion

Bank-issued wealth management products have a four-year CAGR of 72%.