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Australia to secure currency conversion deal with China

Government green lights deal that should cut the costs of doing business with China.

China-Taiwan banking consultations continue

China said talks with Taiwan should produce “good results”.

RBI slams proposal for Unified Financial Agency

Central bank also nixes plan to remove its debt management powers.

ICBC reports 14.5% hike in earnings

Performance in 2012 makes it the world’s most profitable bank.

Aussie banks investing massively in Asia

Australia’s cash flush banks’ holdings of Asian assets jump 315% since 2008.

India likely to have one regulator for the finance sector

Five regulating agencies to be merged into a Unified Financial Agency.

Philippine banks to enforce most Basel III reforms

Are vying to be among the first Asian banks to price Basel III-compliant subordinated debt.

Indian banks opening more branches in tax havens

Indian banks open 55 branches in tax-friendly states.

China’s banking crisis has begun

Hong Kong economist said debt bomb is about to explode.

ABC and BOC report slower profit growth

Two of the Big Four banks said economic slowdown crippled loan demand in 2012.

China warns banks anew on WMPs

Orders banks to strengthen checks on underlying assets of Wealth Management Products.

Higher credit charges help depress ABC’s net profit

Agricultural Bank of China reported net profit of RMB 145.1bn for FY12.

Here’s more from Barclays

Stronger-than-expected fee income and lower credit costs push up profit.

CBRC warns banks against lending to nine sectors

Move is aimed at improving implementation of standardized loan procedures to reduce risk.

Vietnamese banks refuse to lend

Are sitting on a huge stash of cash and refuse to cut interest rates on loans.