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Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits
Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits
Most struggle to diversify their income sources as they seek short-term growth.
Mergers and closures loom for China's 3,800 rural banks
About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.
ANZ China’s outlook stable amidst strategic position
It is expected to maintain its capital buffer over the next two years.
Let China’s small banks fail– analyst
China should follow Spain's footsteps and establish a fund pool against bankruptcies.
MUFG Bank China names new deputy president
Benjamin Lam brings over 30 years of experience in his new role.
China’s investment banking fees drop 33% as ECM falls to 15-year low
The value of IPOs by Chinese issuers also fell to a decade low.
China faces decade-long clean-up of embattled rural banks
Expect more mergers and consolidations, and even some closures, S&P says.
Ant International acquires Dutch payment service provider MultiSafepay
Ant will integrate MultiSafepay into its subsidiary Antom.
China Citic Bank’s green finance moves require more finesse
It aligns with international frameworks, but some have indirect ties to fossil fuels.
APAC lenders turn picky amidst trade disputes
China, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea may be most impacted.
Mizuho floats plan to establish securities company in China
The Japanese megabank said that authorities have officially received their application.
Rapid loan growth weighs on Bank of Suzhou’s capital ratios
The bank is expected to maintain good asset quality over the same period.
China's bank assets grow to $60.14t in Q1 2024
This grew by 8.1% on a year-on-year basis.
Citic Group’s liquidity ‘sufficient’ for Huarong Financial buyout
By 2023, cash in hand of $3.7b was enough to cover the acquisition.
Ant Group, Mastercard launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai
It will improve the travel experience for global visitors and boost local businesses in China.
China’s measures to fix property slump raises risks for banks
Lower down payments may embolden buyers to walk away, analysts warned.
Chart of the Week: 8 in 10 Chinese people use mobile wallets
Alipay and WeChat pay each have 1 billion users globally.
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