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$4.3 billion in funds.
HK subsidiary of ICBC to offer Basel III-compliant US$ bonds
Will break new ground.
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.
Japanese banks are world’s biggest overseas lenders again
Large domestic deposit base fueling expansion.
China to continue widening access to banking sector
Praises Alibaba tie-up with China Minsheng.
India eases up on government bond purchases by FIIs
Aimed at halting debilitating rupee fall.
China's RMB711b worth of new loans in August slightly dismays analysts
But MLT loans are finally rebounding.
Shadow banking in China resumes massive growth
End to cash crunch fueling recovery.
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.
Moody’s downgrade hits 11 Indian banks
ICICI, SBI among those involved.