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Fitch predicts strong overseas expansion for Japanese megabanks

Fitch predicts strong overseas expansion for Japanese megabanks

Growth up to 20% to come from M&As and organic growth.

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Hang Seng Bank introduces gold-linked deposits

It’s the first gold-linked deposits since Hong Kong began requiring approvals for structured products in 2010.

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Vietnam will not meet 2015 deadline for Basel II

Banking sector’s huge non-performing loans and inadequate credit risk framework are major stumbling blocks.

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Chinese banks in massive rollover of local government debt

Extends repayment of three-fourths of RMB4 trillion.

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Overseas NPAs of Indian banks on the rise

India’s largest bank sees overseas non-performing assets rise by US$15 million.

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Big Chinese banks move into e-commerce

Shrinking margins from traditional businesses goad Chinese banks into a new revenue stream.

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How will Asia Pacific banks fare in 2013?

Check out what Fitch and Moody's have to say.

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China’s banking system assets rise 17.7%

The total came to to US$21 trillion in 2012.

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Deutsche Bank looks to Asia for more profits

Intends to double earnings from the Asia Pacific between 2011 and 2015.

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Bank Negara says Malaysia’s banking system remains healthy

The central bank maintains the overnight policy rate at 3% on sound economic fundamentals.

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Foreign-owned banks balk at new Philippine regulation

Philippines wants them to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

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Vietnamese banks ordered to beef up funds

State Bank of Vietnam sets June 1 deadline to protect against more NPLs.

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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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