China

China’s new yuan loans to have almost doubled in Nov: report

Banks are estimated to have issued $136.02b in new yuan loans.

New action plan to advance China's digital finance sector by 2027

It focuses on digitalising financial institutions and leveraging data and technology.

Bank of East Asia taps Bi Ming-qiang as deputy chief executive

He brings 27 years of experience in the banking sector.

China's G-SIBs on track to meet minimum TLAC: Fitch

The five banks have issued about $110.12b in capital instruments yearly since 2019.

Deutsche Bank appoints Leo Yin as president of its China operations

He will report to Rose Zhu, chief country officer of Deutsche Bank China.

Chinese banks see improved earnings in Q3

Interest income and fee income declines narrowed.

China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise

African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China. 

China's financial sector intensifies efforts to stabilise economy

The transformation of the monetary policy framework has also accelerated.

Hong Leong Bank's profit outlook positive amidst SME lending boost

It is projected to maintain tangible common equity at approximately 14% of risk-weighted assets.

Hangzhou Finance and Investment cuts property asset dependence

S&P also forecasts HFIG’s debt-to-adjusted total equity (ATE) ratio to improve.

China Bohai Bank sells $4.1b in assets to reduce risk

This sale is executed at a 30% discount to face value.

e-CNY expansion may curb banking income: S&P Global Ratings

It could reduce expenses for companies and facilitate international payments.

IATA to offer digital currencies in its financial settlement systems

It will being offering the digital renminbi in the China Billing and Settlement Plan.

China’s investment banking fees drop 25% in 9M 2024

ECM underwriting fees, M&A advisory fees, and syndicated lending fees all registered declines.

China property sector bailout to hit banks’ asset quality, solvency

Solving the issue of heightened inventory may cost 2.6% of China’s GDP.