In Focus

Chinese banks face weaker growth in 2013

Interest rate reform will continue shaving margins.

CCB opens in Melbourne

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

Tougher licenses for Indonesian banks

Rules designed to protect the financial system from future shock.

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.

Charoen makes a play for Asian bancassurance market

Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi moves to take over ING's insurance units in Asia.