China

There are challenges to watch, though.

Deteriorating asset quality to smash banks' profitability.

But its asset quality slightly deteriorated.

Strong corporate demand's a factor.

The Guangdong Free Trade Zone (FTZ) opens on March 18, according to a trade association in the province. This is expected to deepen economic integration between Guangdong, Macau, and Hong Kong.

It's a slight improvement compared to 2013.

It's in line with economic stability efforts.

Its solid position has been strengthened further.

Slowing economy and loan growth were cited.

Won't China's slowing economy give them a hard blow?

Meanwhile, borrowing rates efforts are taking effect.

It's forecasted to be used more widely.

From surveyed investors, intermediaries, and debt issuers.

Reforms are being done amid slowing economy.

NIM and deposit growth nightmares still haunt them.

How badly will banks be hurt?