In Focus
Why Chinese banks must mull over bailing out shadow banking
Why Chinese banks must mull over bailing out shadow banking
Check out what Barclays has to say.
China's Big Four lent out CNY168b in November
That is lower than October's CNY220b.
Japan's SMBC targets China's SMEs through Hong Kong's BEA
To become third largest BEA shareholder.
Chinese banks face weaker growth in 2013
Interest rate reform will continue shaving margins.
Korea's Shinhan focuses on Asia for globalization
Focus on Asia for global expansion.
Bank of East Asia places new shares to Sumitomo Mitsui
SMBC's stake will rise to 9.5%.
OCBC Bank unveils 100% refundable mortgage insurance plan
This is the first in Singapore.
CCB opens in Melbourne
China Construction Bank plays catch-up to its Big Four rivals.
Korea's Kookmin expands in China, eyes Indonesia, Myanmar
New revenue sources in overseas markets.
Wing Hang Bank warns of bogus website copying its eBanking services pages
Beware of the website www1.winghghk.com.
Tougher licenses for Indonesian banks
Rules designed to protect the financial system from future shock.
Foreign banks undeterred by Indonesia's new capital regulation
Place funds in domestic debt papers.
Chengdu aims to become the new Hong Kong
Turns to London to jump start transformation into financial center.
New anti-corruption drive in Chinese banks
Executives of state-owned banks told that ostentation is a no-no.
BPI-PNB merger to create Philippines' biggest bank
Currently in a share swap talk.
Charoen makes a play for Asian bancassurance market
Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi moves to take over ING's insurance units in Asia.
HSBC to sell its $9.3b stake in Ping An Insurance
Ping An to be divested despite its profitability.
Commentary
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