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5 downside risks for China banks in 2013

5 downside risks for China banks in 2013

Potential management transitions could sink BOC and ICBC's NPLs.

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Indian banks admit massive losses to fraud

Duped out of US$817 million in the last financial year.

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Dim revenue picture for Japanese mega banks

Fitch Ratings sees no major recovery in domestic earnings.

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CCB, ICBC likely to increase dividend payout ratio to 40% in 2012

It could increase to 50% in 2014.

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Why DBS' latest $1.035b acquisition move isn't jaw-dropping

Owning an HQ building is typical.

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Why Chinese banks must mull over bailing out shadow banking

Check out what Barclays has to say.

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China's Big Four lent out CNY168b in November

That is lower than October's CNY220b.

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Japan's SMBC targets China's SMEs through Hong Kong's BEA

To become third largest BEA shareholder.

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Chinese banks face weaker growth in 2013

Interest rate reform will continue shaving margins.

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Korea's Shinhan focuses on Asia for globalization

Focus on Asia for global expansion.

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Bank of East Asia places new shares to Sumitomo Mitsui

SMBC's stake will rise to 9.5%.

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OCBC Bank unveils 100% refundable mortgage insurance plan

This is the first in Singapore.

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CCB opens in Melbourne

China Construction Bank plays catch-up to its Big Four rivals.

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Korea's Kookmin expands in China, eyes Indonesia, Myanmar

New revenue sources in overseas markets.

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Wing Hang Bank warns of bogus website copying its eBanking services pages

Beware of the website www1.winghghk.com.

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Tougher licenses for Indonesian banks

Rules designed to protect the financial system from future shock.

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Foreign banks undeterred by Indonesia's new capital regulation

Place funds in domestic debt papers.

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