In Focus

Overseas NPAs of Indian banks on the rise

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

Big Chinese banks move into e-commerce

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

How will Asia Pacific banks fare in 2013?

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

China’s banking system assets rise 17.7%

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

Deutsche Bank looks to Asia for more profits

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

Bank Negara says Malaysia’s banking system remains healthy

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

Foreign-owned banks balk at new Philippine regulation

Philippines wants them to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Vietnamese banks ordered to beef up funds

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

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.

Goldman Sachs raises US$1 billion from ICBC shares

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

China getting tougher on shadow banking

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

China eyes Pakistan microfinance banking model

Pakistan says microfinancing system can benefit China.

Indian banks might not meet Basel III

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

Renminbi deposits in Hong Kong surge

Amount is 10 times higher than 2009.

China's Big Four profits to plunge in 2013

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

Record M&As among Southeast Asian banks expected this year

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