In Focus

China inaugurates Shanghai FTZ

Will first gauge the financial impact of the FTZ.

Mizuho Bank warned not to do business with the yakuza

Government says bank not doing enough to stop this.

BPI foresees slower loan growth in 2014

Due to higher interest rates and delays in PPP projects.

RBI clarifies rule on ODIs

Confusion arising from existing and new regulations.

China unleashes more money to ease holiday cash squeeze

Floods banking system with US$4.3 billion in funds.

Why the BAY-BTMU merger is good for long-term

It will improve BAY's ompetitiveness in the corporate loan segment.

UBS Japan fined US$100 million over LIBOR fixing

US says UBS traders wanted to get rich quick.

Cybercriminals increasingly targeting Asian banks

Online banking malware increases 29% in Q2.

Joint efforts vital to curbing risks in China's banking sector

China pushes for more coordination among regulatory agencies.