China

Coronavirus drags on Chinese leasing firms' profits

Those with no parent banks to bail them out will be the most severely impacted.

Coronavirus drags on Chinese leasing firms' profits

Those with no parent banks to bail them out will be the most severely impacted.

Chinese banks post net profit, operating income growth in 2019: report

Sample size was equivalent to 71.37% of total assets and 76.77% of net profit.

Coronavirus to amplify hierarchy in Chinese banks: analysis

Banks with high exposure to SMEs will bear the brunt of the epidemic.

China shadow banking credit down $42b amidst pandemic disruption

A 5% dip in core shadow credit triggered the fall.

ICBC resilient against pandemic drawbacks: analysis

But it may have a hard time sustaining its 2019 net profit growth.

Chinese central bank's RRR cut raises banks' asset yields: analysts

Higher asset yields will relieve pressure on profitability.

TransferWise partners with Alipay

The platform will grant instant money transfers to China in 17 currencies.

HSBC confirms COVID-19 case in China, London offices

These cases are unrelated, interim CEO Noel Quinn said.

Ant Financial buys minority stake in Swedish fintech Klarna

The stake was acquired for an undisclosed amount.

China lets banks waive bad loans from COVID-hit firms

Qualified businesses can apply for delays until end-Q2.

Chinese banks' latest LPR cut to derail NIMs, profits

Loan prime rate dropped 10 basis points to 4.05% on February 20.

Chart of the Week: China gradually opens up $16.5t card market to foreign players

Card payments value is expected to grow 11% CAGR to $25.9t by 2023.

Coronavirus outbreak pushes back funds for China's state finance firms

But they will continue to get government support given their involvement in public infrastructure.

Central bank's push for economic support a blow to Chinese banks

The PBOC has depended on banks for debt reprieve to virus-hit firms.

COVID-19 outbreak may double Chinese banks' questionable loans

The loosening of regulations is a setback on China’s reformation efforts.

J.P Morgan appoints new corporate banking head in China

J.P. Morgan has appointed Tim Huang as the head of corporate banking in China, the bank announced in a press release.