China

BoCom to raise US$8.98 billion for capital replenishment

BoCom to raise US$8.98 billion for capital replenishment

China's fifth largest lender by assets, has received government approval to complete a private share placement.

ANZ may sell Asia bank stakes due to stringent capital rules

ANZ would sell some of its stakes in Asian banks if Australia does not ease stringent capital requirements, said chief executive Mike Smith.

NPL ratio of Chinese commercial banks remains at 0.9%

The NPL ratio of China's commercial banks at the end of June remains unchanged from the end of the first quarter at 0.9 percent.

GRGBanking to hold 7th Global Customer Exchange in September

A new series of cash deposit machines will be unveiled in GRGBanking’s Guangzhou headquarters.

Chinese banks extend US$84.9b new loans in July

This is over 20% below the market forecast of US$108 billion.

Taiwan's Fubon to boost China foray with HK branch

Fubon Financial Holding aims to boost its presence in China through its Hong Kong branch in Hong Kong as a bargaining chip.

Bank of Communications gets nod for private placement

The Bank of Communications has received approval from regulators to complete its private share placement.

Noppen hosts its first Financial Data Center Conference

The event was held on July 19th & 20th at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Shanghai, China.

BEA opens "cross-location" sub-branch in Zhanjiang

Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd has opened a sub-branch in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province to provide comprehensive renminbi and foreign currency banking services.

Shenzhen Development Bank now carrying Ping An Bank brand

The former Shenzhen Development Bank will now operate under the name Ping An Bank after it has been absorbed in a merger.

Chinese banks move to finance local businesses

Banks are being encouraged to stimulate China’s economic growth at the local level by lending more to local governments and business firms.

Chinese banks pledge more loans for real economy

China reiterates its promise to boost bank loans to the more productive sectors of its wallowing economy and away from real estate speculation.

BOC partners with Julius Baer in wealth management

Bank of China enters into a partnership with Switzerland’s largest private bank after surrendering its wealth management business.

Islamic banking to be introduced into China

Malaysia’s Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd and Bank of Shizuishan will open an Islamic bank in Ningxia Province within two years.

CITIC to acquire CLSA Asia Pacific Markets

CITIC Securities Company Ltd is about to complete the acquisition of Credit Agricole’s Hong Kong-based brokerage for US$1.25 billion.

China still a gold mine for foreign banks

Foreign banks still look towards revenue growth of 20% in China despite the country’s unnerving economic slowdown.

Mainland banks bet big on Taiwan

Mainland investments in Taiwan’s banking industry account for 31% of all of China’s investments in Taiwan since 2009.