There are rising concerns over China’s banking system as the country’s lenders feel the effects of slowing growth combined with a deflating real estate market.
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China’s banks face soaring NPLs as economic woes intensify
September 13, 2022
Numberless payment cards prove a mixed bag
September 12, 2022Banks worldwide are increasingly launching cards without numbers. Do they offer enhanced security, or are they just a fad?

Banks too must prepare for the flood
September 12, 2022As climate change threatens increased risk of floods, banks and insurers have a responsibility to galvanise their insurance policies.

Indonesian regulator sets a higher bar for P2P lenders
September 7, 2022Financial services authority OJK moves to control the booming peer-to-peer market, creating stumbling blocks for newcomers.

China opens up to foreign investment with new law
August 31, 2022The newly introduced Futures and Derivatives Law brings the country’s financial services market in line with international standards, welcoming foreign financing.

Uneven Basel III implementation in Asia
August 24, 2022The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have delayed the implementation of Basel III in many markets, with push backs from some of the biggest economies. In Asia, as some jurisdictions move ahead, it risks creating an uneven banking sector that the rules sought to avoid.

Proposed regulations may negatively impact India’s bond market
August 17, 2022SEBI’s new regulatory plans for the corporate bond market have the best of intentions, but risk impeding much-needed growth.

Point Carbon Zero: playing safe while trying to save the world
August 12, 2022Sustainability is becoming a fintech mainstay, with initiatives launching across the globe.

China’s city banks picking up momentum
August 1, 2022While state-owned banks are making the headlines in the country ranking, the city banks are leading the way in performance.

Nepal’s banks battle isolationism
July 29, 2022Nepal’s banks appear resilient to the worst shocks of the pandemic, but there is discontent over a slow to change regulatory system, which is stifling growth.