In Focus
NPLs cripple CCB’s Q2 profits
Net income grows by only 9.7%.
NFC gaining traction with more Chinese banks
Leverages advantages of smartphones in financial transactions.
Philippines issues cloud computing rules for banks
Becomes second Asian after Singapore country to do so.
Find out what key challenges threaten Chinese securitisations
Legal enforceability is one.
National Australia Bank's unaudited cash earnings rose to $1.5 billion
Revenue also increased by around 1%.
India's first women’s bank to be capitalized at US$159 million
Will also have 25 branches.
Chinese banks’ NPLs rise for seventh straight quarter
Propelled by China’s souring economy.
Maybank to expand more aggressively in Southeast Asia
Will also boost share of overseas business in revenues.
Is consolidation of Japanese regional banks underway?
Regional banks face tougher business environment, however.
Struggling StanChart plans to dump two South Korean units
This after taking a US$1 billion writedown.
India could announce women’s bank next week
Will coincide with Independence Day on August 15.
What are the risks of Hong Kong banks' increased China exposures?
Creditworthiness of many Hong Kong banks are at risk.
Islamic banking needs regulatory framework for growth
Vital to unleashing its real worldwide potential.
China will float US$6.48 billion in electronic savings bonds
Bonds will be issued from Aug.10 to 19.
World Bank to recommend revolutionary Chinese banking reforms
Could threaten communism if implemented.
First Hong Kong firm connects to Xetra trading system
Celestial Securities, Ltd is the first to connect.