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What are the implications of China's tightened wealth management regulations?

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.

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Goldman Sachs raises US$1 billion from ICBC shares

It’s the biggest share sale in Asia so far this year.

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China getting tougher on shadow banking

Government to publish a regional breakdown of financing flows that measures total corporate fundraising.

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China eyes Pakistan microfinance banking model

Pakistan says microfinancing system can benefit China.

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Indian banks might not meet Basel III

Large bad assets a big hindrance, said Standard & Poor's.

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Renminbi deposits in Hong Kong surge

Amount is 10 times higher than 2009.

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China's Big Four profits to plunge in 2013

Three of four expect a 10% decrease in profit growth.

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Record M&As among Southeast Asian banks expected this year

Over US$20 billion M&As in the pipeline with more coming.

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HKMA to consult banks about phases-in LCR

Wants banks not to weaken liquidity to comply with Basel III.

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Risk of massive default by Chinese banks increases

Seven-fold surge in trust loans worries central government.

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Here's why the new property cooling measures are a boon for Singapore banks

Threats of property price bubbles are reduced.

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Philippine banks' NPL dropped to an all-time low of 2%

It's a 54-bp improvement from last year.

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New Bank of Japan governor to be named soon

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants a bold policy leader to lead the central bank.

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Australia ranks 4th in RMB centres list

The list excludes China and Hong Kong.

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Postal Savings Bank of China CEO officially arrested for corruption

Tao Liming’s arrest comes after being jailed for several months.

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Islamic banking continues growth in Malaysia

Accounts for a fifth of Malaysia’s total banking assets.

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A review of the Chinese banking landscape in 2012

Small banks outperformed their large cap peers in December.

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