China

10 overseas e-wallets now usable in China

Alipay+-in-China’s programme added seven new Asian e-wallets.

170 int'l wallets accepted by UnionPay, China

Hong Kong and Macau residents can now use UnionPay App, Octopus card, and BoC Pay.

Citibank China clinches Futures Margin Depository Bank approval

It is the first American bank to clinch the approval.

Chinese joint stock banks turn sour, economic outlook grim

All five banks saw single-digit contractions in operating income.

Chinese banks cut deposit rates: report

The banks cut deposit rates between 5 and 25 basis points.

Weekly Global News Wrap: US floats stricter regional bank rules; Some China banks to cut mortgage rates

And Wells Fargo has agreed to return $40m in overcharged fees to 11,000 customers.

China’s financial sector may be hit by Zhongrong’s missed payments

The ongoing property sector downturn poses a larger risk for the trust industry.

China state-owned banks to post ‘sharp’ revenue decline: report

Banks are battling lower lending rates, ongoing property woes, and low interest margin.

Mastercard enables China visitors payment option through WeChat Pay

Inbound cross-border travel to China improved to around 50% of 2019 levels. 

Lower mortgage rates may have slight effect on Chinese banks and RMBS: Fitch Ratings

Policy adjustments to lower mortgage rates on existing loans could pressure Chinese banks' net interest margins and profitability.

Luxury travel retailer DFS taps Alipay+ to offer cross-border payments for Asian travellers

DFS and Alipay are also developing other membership offers and rewards.

China taps banks to bolster cross-border trade, offer financial support

Additional support will be provided for export-related credit insurance.

HSBC builds up China green finance team: report

It also mulls offering carbon offset products to customers, a source said.

Chart of the Week: 8 in 10 Chinese consumers use mobile wallets

High cost of POS terminals and insufficient payment infrastructure push e-wallet use.