China
China bank lending increases 6% in August
But growth will likely moderate towards yearend.
ICBC, Western Union deal to benefit 400 million ICBC customers
Also launch program allowing international bank transfers from 23 countries.
PBOC's total social financing rebounded to RMB1.57tn in August
Here are 3 growth drivers.
China banks predicted to curb interbank transactions in 2H13
What could be its impact?
China and Hungary sign FX swap deal
Swap is worth US$1.62 billion.
HSBC the first foreign bank to complete two-way cross-border RMB lending
Under a new pilot programme in Kunshan.
Check out BofAML's enhanced China trade and supply chain finance product suite
Its Electronic Commercial Draft System expands.
RMB trade settlements hit RMB2.05 trillion in H1
It’s a record for one semester.
Chinese banks forge ahead with overseas expansion
They now have 1,050 overseas outlets.
Joint efforts vital to curbing risks in China's banking sector
China pushes for more coordination among regulatory agencies.
China to strengthen financial ties with ASEAN
Needed to safeguard regional financial stability.
Why you must not be fooled by Chinese banks' good 1H13 profit results
The sharp overdue loans increase suggest weak underlying trends.
Deutsche Bank unveils new branch in Qingdao
It's the bank's sixth branch in China.
China orders tighter monitoring of banks’ factoring business
Focus is on loans made against accounts receivable.
BofA begins final exit from China Construction Bank
Selling-off US$1.5 billion stake.
ICBC's total deposits of RMB14.5t in 1H13 driven by time deposits
Total loans grew by7.2% in 1H13 to RMB9.4t.
Commentary
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
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