In Focus
Vietnam will not meet 2015 deadline for Basel II
Vietnam will not meet 2015 deadline for Basel II
Banking sector’s huge non-performing loans and inadequate credit risk framework are major stumbling blocks.
Chinese banks in massive rollover of local government debt
Extends repayment of three-fourths of RMB4 trillion.
Overseas NPAs of Indian banks on the rise
India’s largest bank sees overseas non-performing assets rise by US$15 million.
Big Chinese banks move into e-commerce
Shrinking margins from traditional businesses goad Chinese banks into a new revenue stream.
How will Asia Pacific banks fare in 2013?
Check out what Fitch and Moody's have to say.
China’s banking system assets rise 17.7%
The total came to to US$21 trillion in 2012.
Deutsche Bank looks to Asia for more profits
Intends to double earnings from the Asia Pacific between 2011 and 2015.
Bank Negara says Malaysia’s banking system remains healthy
The central bank maintains the overnight policy rate at 3% on sound economic fundamentals.
Foreign-owned banks balk at new Philippine regulation
Philippines wants them to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Vietnamese banks ordered to beef up funds
State Bank of Vietnam sets June 1 deadline to protect against more NPLs.
What are the implications of China's tightened wealth management regulations?
Analysts warn that small banks may suffer and growth of the wealth management sector may slow down.
Goldman Sachs raises US$1 billion from ICBC shares
It’s the biggest share sale in Asia so far this year.
China getting tougher on shadow banking
Government to publish a regional breakdown of financing flows that measures total corporate fundraising.
China eyes Pakistan microfinance banking model
Pakistan says microfinancing system can benefit China.
Indian banks might not meet Basel III
Large bad assets a big hindrance, said Standard & Poor's.
Renminbi deposits in Hong Kong surge
Amount is 10 times higher than 2009.
China's Big Four profits to plunge in 2013
Three of four expect a 10% decrease in profit growth.
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