Hong Kong
Hang Seng Bank beats expectations with 1H15 profit of HK$20b
Hang Seng Bank beats expectations with 1H15 profit of HK$20b
Despite asset quality deterioration.
BOC's ASEAN assets more profitable than most investors think
It's assets are not low-returning.
Analysts brace themselves for slow loan growth in Hong Kong banks
Blame it on China's sluggish economic growth.
What's driving job creation in finance in Asia?
Hiring in Asia's banking and finance sectors remains active.
1 in four Hong Kongers willing to share DNA with banks for easier authentication
Majority wants biometrics instead of passwords.
Asia's credit dependency is troubling: analysis
This has been going on a while.
Most APAC banks say Basel III has significant impact on capital requirements
Each country is introducing the regulation differently.
BOCHK predicted to be a "niche player" in the ASEAN region
It's used by BOC for regional expansion.
BOCHK unveils potential sale of Nanyang Commercial Bank
Long-term development strategy was cited.
Hang Seng Bank's 4.99% stake sale predicted to result to HK$7.6b gain
Stake shall be sold to institutional investors.
Standard Chartered completes Hong Kong and Shenzhen consumer finance businesses sale
The sale was to an international consortium.
What you need to know about China's "Q-expansion"
In recent days, China has approved 32 foreign institutions to invest in its domestic bond market worth USD 5.9 tn, mainly via the QFII (Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor) and RQFII (Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor) schemes.
Incoming CEO's abilities could be biggest driver of Standard Chartered's share price
Barclays is banking on Winters' skills.
Standard Chartered 1Q15 PBT down 22% YoY at $1.4b
There were weaker revenues and lower provisions.
Major dent on HSBC's credit profile due to HQ move dubious: Fitch Ratings
HSBC has already announced a review.
Does Asia's finance and banking market seek your skills?
Following the slowdown in recruitment activity before the Chinese New Year, an increasing number of jobs are becoming available in the accountancy, finance, and banking sectors in Asia. Here are the latest skills in demand across the region from the Hays Quarterly Report.
Asia debt no longer rising as fast as before
However, there is a trade-off.
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