Latin America’s increasing interest in attracting Chinese investments, tourists and commerce is matched by China’s growing presence in the region, says Panama's former vice-president and foreign minister.
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How mutual trust and respect will enhance the Latam-China relationship
November 1, 2019
Pacific Islands look to China to fill relief shortfall
July 31, 2019The arrival of Chinese financing in the Pacific Islands has been met with some apprehension internationally, but it is providing the island nations with vital support.

China pivots towards retail banking
July 2, 2019With China's banks looking for new ways to increase earnings, many view retail banking and wealth management as an opportunity that cannot be passed up.
Mixed signals stymie China's fintech charge
July 2, 2019China's fintech expansion has made global headlines – but progress is not consistent across the country.

China’s fintechs creep into banking territory
July 1, 2019In a few short years, China’s fintechs have come to dominate e-commerce, mobile payments and now small business lending. How will the banks respond?

China’s banks look to find a capital balance
July 1, 2019Even with high levels of capital, Chinese banks are exploring new ways to raise funds to meet domestic and international regulations.
Top 1000 World Banks - Slowing growth in China cannot prevent banks' global dominance
June 30, 2019China’s big four state banks take the top four spots in the Top 1000 again, with their Tier 1 capital growing between 2.46% and 11.37% on last year's results.
How has the US-China trade war affected financial services FDI?
June 3, 2019US investment into mainland China has all but dried up as the trade war heats up.

Is China leading the global green charge?
March 18, 2019Having announced a war on pollution, China is now carving out a role as an advocate for environmental policies and, more importantly, a source of green finance. But will stalling domestic growth dampen its newfound fervour? Adrienne Klasa reports.

Chinese banks’ big tech threat
November 13, 2018Investors have doubts about Chinese banks’ ability to withstand the competition in a market where tech companies have a solid grip, writes Brian Caplen.