While China’s banks continue on their growth path, they must adapt to new banking rules and a more challenging economy.
China’s largest state-owned banks have retained their places at the top of the Top 1000 ranking, despite the strength of the US dollar affecting their core capital levels.
While headline economic growth figures appear to indicate a country enjoying a return to health, issues beneath the surface are weighing down market sentiment.
China’s largest banks are preparing to increase their capital raising to meet their requirements, and are weighing up the benefits of onshore versus offshore investors in the face of rising interest rates.
Experts at a think tank webinar were keen to dispel some of the myths regarding China’s relationship with Latin America.
Three years after the start of the pandemic, China has dropped its zero-Covid rules and fully reopened its economy. While GDP for 2022 was sluggish, renewed consumer spending forms the basis for recovery in 2023.
A set of new sustainable development initiatives is establishing Singapore as a green finance hub and hints at Beijing’s broader intentions in the region.
As China develops its digital currency, Australia tables a bill that aims to set an example for the region in monitoring and reporting requirements.
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.
The newly introduced Futures and Derivatives Law brings the country’s financial services market in line with international standards, welcoming foreign financing.
While state-owned banks are making the headlines in the country ranking, the city banks are leading the way in performance.
The long shadow of Covid-19 is impacting China’s economy, as the country struggles to meet its ambitious growth targets.
A turbulent year in China’s real estate sector has created unease in the domestic market.
Although China’s banks have continued to show strong results in the Top 1000, there are signs of cracks emerging with continued economic pressure.
While China’s biggest banks have held on to their places at the head of the Top 1000 ranking, the country’s economy is showing signs of strain.
There is little change at the top of the Top 1000 World Banks ranking, as Chinese megalenders keep a tight grip on the top four places.
Despite attracting the greatest amount of investment dollars in Asia-Pacific over the past five years, foreign direct investment into China’s financial services industry severely contracted in the first 10 months of 2021.
China’s economic expansion into Latin America has raised questions about the motivation behind such investments and the contractual terms.
As the debt-laden Chinese developer stands on the brink of collapse, the fallout poses risks across the financial system.
China’s biggest banks dominate the global rankings once more, with strong increases in their Tier 1 capital.