China

APAC’s Top 20 banks' combined revenue up 4.3% in 2023

APAC’s Top 20 banks' combined revenue up 4.3% in 2023

Japanese banks were the biggest winners whilst Chinese banks’ total revenue dipped.

Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1

Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.

Ant Int'l inks MOU to ramp up Saudi Arabia expansion

The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia formally expressed support for Ant’s plans.

South Africa’s Absa Group expands to China

Absa Group will provide general advisory services to clients based in China.

Chinese banks dominant whilst Japan, South Korean banks’ assets falter

Australian and Singaporean banks’ assets remained steady, S&P’s study showed.

Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024

East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.

What fuels China's digital economy surge

Rising incomes have led to higher consumer demand for seamless shopping experiences.

Depositors ‘flight to safety’ to benefit China Merchants Bank

Focus on wealth and deposits over loans has boosted its liquidity.

China banking focuses on credit structure optimisation

PwC said the sector needs to continue to implement strategic initiatives.

Bank of Singapore HK names ex-chief of Credit Suisse HK as its new chief executive

Rickie Chan succeeds Cindy Wong, who will serve as advisor until 31 May.

China boosts financial services to advance new industrialisation

Insurance funds should provide long-term stable financial support.

Revised rules bolster car loans but with influx of lower quality borrowers

The asset quality of auto finance companies will be tested.

Weak home sales risk worsening Chinese banks' bad loans

Banks’ property loan exposure is expected to fall 6% amidst ongoing caution.

China investment banks report dismal fees as IPOs and M&As fall to decade low

Banks only raised $3.1b in fees from IPOs– a 78% decline from Q1 2023.

ICBC planning $5.5b loss absorbing bonds sale: report

The world’s largest bank by assets is likely to issue CNY20b.

Ant Group seeks to boost foreign payment accessibility in China

The group plans to expand bilingual support, amongst other enhancements.