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Renminbi-denominated deposits in Taiwan fall in June

First monthly drop since OBU scheme began July 2011.

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Renminbi-denominated deposits in Taiwan fall in June

First monthly drop since OBU scheme began July 2011.

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China is revamping troubled financial sector

Ten guidelines support transition to consumer-driven economy.

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Singapore's banking sector outlook revised downward

It’s the first downgrade since 2010.

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China to tame shadow banking using more policy tools

A liquidity squeeze is only one of these tools.

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China increases QFII investment quota

Now stands at US$150 billion.

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Three foreign banks could trade Chinese government bond futures

Will join 24 domestic banks in new bond program.

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Indian banks falling short of Basel III capital standards

Need to raise US$25 billion by March 2018.

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Will interbank rates in China remain stubbornly high in 2H13?

Find out what BBVA, Barclays, and S&P have to say.

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Mizuho will boost overseas lending by 50%

Aims at Latin America and emerging Asia.

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Japanese bank lending jumps to highest level in four years

Outstanding loans rise 1.9% in June year-on-year.

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HSBC exiting retail banking in South Korea

The planned shutdown will eliminate 230 jobs.

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The US$1.6t global Islamic finance industry growing at a third of its potential

Absence of sukuk tax legislation in non-Muslim nations to blame.

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China clamps down harder on WMPs

Intends to increase transparency and reduce risk.

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Twenty six firms apply for new Indian baking licenses

New licenses to be granted by March 2014.

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Singapore banks' loan to deposit ratio rose to 99.8%

It's another record high since 1999.

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Vietnamese banks reluctant to participate in government's US$1.43b loan program

They fear vague lending regulations.

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Some ICBC and BOC branches refuse to lend

Unable to meet loan-to-deposit requirements.

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