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Chinese banks defy Vanke contagion as S&P forecasts 4% growth
Chinese banks defy Vanke contagion as S&P forecasts 4% growth
Weak-loan ratios are currently performing better than the agency had previously anticipated.
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HSBC China takes wealth management to new heights
Its wealth centres, comprehensive solutions, and digital tools are at the core of its strategy.
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Apple Pay opens China Visa cards as NFC hits 79%
The rollout starts with ICBC BOC ABC BoCom CMB CITIC Ping An and Industrial Bank.
CITIC leads China investment banking fees as market hits 3-year high
It retained its position as the top financial institution in terms of IB fees raised.
China investment banking rebounds to $15.4b fees
Government-backed deals drive $474 billion China M&A boom
PAObank assets more than double, gets $64.2m capital
PAObank chief executive Ronald Iu said the capital injection reflects shareholder support.
CITIC Bank to maintain stable profits and capital but at risk from bad loans
Asset quality should remain stable in 2026 and even through mid-2027.
Industrial Bank outlook steady as profitability holds near 2024 levels
NIM narrowing is expected to slow in the next 12-18 months.
Tencent’s TenPay Global opens WeChat mini programs to overseas wallets
Visitors from other countries may now use their homegrown wallets inside Mainland China.
ICBC to meet increased capital req’s after G-SIB upgrade: S&P
Its 21.52% TLAC already exceeds the new minimum requirement
China Zheshang Bank credit costs to stay elevated over next two years
Loans to the property sector and inclusive finance will remain problems.
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
The bank has a track record of sound asset quality, the ratings agency said.
Weak household demand causes 82.9% drop in new Chinese bank loans
This was blamed on weak household loan demand, particularly short-term loans.
China’s banks expand lending but struggle with weakening demand
UOB Kay Hian said banks remain cautious in extending long-term credit.
BEA marks 40 years in Shenzhen with new Futian flagship
The new branch offers banking and wealth management services.
Mainland tourists drive WeChat’s growth during National Day
Cross-border transactions in Weixin Pay increased by 21% year-on-year
Chinese banks lift bond holdings amidst weak credit demand
Total bond investments hit a 13.5% growth rate for 2021-2025.
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