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China’s banking system's net forex purchases rocket in September
China’s banking system's net forex purchases rocket in September
Jumps 3,600% to US$20.7 billion from US$4.5 billion in August.
China may tighten cash supply
Fears rising home prices are fueling inflation.
3 biggest threats to Singapore banks' 2014 earnings outlook
Fears rise over Asian market deterioration.
Thai banks' total net profit pegged to jump 25%
Here's what will drive loan demand.
Siam Commercial Bank's profit edged up 1% to THB12.7b
Loan also grew 1.7%.
SGX and BOC to jointly develop China’s capital markets
Explore joint development of renminbi products and services.
JPMorgan will offer mutuals in China
Fund will go to institutional and corporate investors.
India could soon launch interest rate futures
Part of move to deepen its financial markets.
Why analysts have high expectations for Korea's policy financial institutions
Will capital be provided?
Bangkok Bank's net profit fell 13% to THB8.96b
Loans up a measly 1.1%.
China Everbright’s IPO could be HK’s biggest this year
Five more Chinese banks could also IPO in HK.
Kasikornbank's net profit seen to jump 18% to THB10.9b
Loans predicted to expand 2.9%.
ECB and China in US$57 billion swap agreement
Deal will initially cover three years.
Number of village banks in China hits 1,000
Vital conduit for loans to small and medium enterprises.
Malaysia’s RHB scouting for JV partner in the Philippines
Part of plan to expand overseas presence and profits.
China banks to launch large negotiable certificates of deposit soon
Minimal near-term impact seen.
Lower earnings from regional franchises loom for Singapore banks
Who will suffer badly?
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