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HSBC the first foreign bank to complete two-way cross-border RMB lending
HSBC the first foreign bank to complete two-way cross-border RMB lending
Under a new pilot programme in Kunshan.
Singapore the fastest growing country in the world for Visa payWave uptake
Surpassed one million contactless transactions in August.
Check out BofAML's enhanced China trade and supply chain finance product suite
Its Electronic Commercial Draft System expands.
RMB trade settlements hit RMB2.05 trillion in H1
It’s a record for one semester.
Chinese banks forge ahead with overseas expansion
They now have 1,050 overseas outlets.
Lending by Philippine banks jumps to US$75 billion in July
Indicates strong demand for loans from businesses and households.
China to strengthen financial ties with ASEAN
Needed to safeguard regional financial stability.
Rajan announces confidence boosting measures for banks
New banking licenses will be issued by January.
New RBI Governor takes office today
Raghuram Rajan faces staggering problems from sinking rupee.
RBI eases restrictions on capital outflows
Also allows Indian companies more discretion to raise funds.
Philippine banks improve world rankings
Banco de Oro Unibank remains top Philippine bank.
See how Siam Commercial Bank enhances its business continuity management and compliance
It has selected a new software.
Deutsche Bank unveils new branch in Qingdao
It's the bank's sixth branch in China.
Bank of Thailand shoring up financial position
Looking at more investments in equities.
Improved variant of Citadel malware now attacking Japanese banks
Steals information and webmail services credentials.
China orders tighter monitoring of banks’ factoring business
Focus is on loans made against accounts receivable.
ICBC's total deposits of RMB14.5t in 1H13 driven by time deposits
Total loans grew by7.2% in 1H13 to RMB9.4t.
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