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Chart of the Week: China's shadow banking size doubled in the last five years

Borrowers relying on such financing could be at risk of a credit crunch.

Chinese banks still struggling with compliance

Bloomberg says the Agricultural Bank of China's recent $215m fine is proof.

Here's a rundown of Singapore banks' 3Q16 results

Better cost management offsets higher provisions due to deteriorating asset quality.

Philippine banks' average capitalisation levels to fall slightly over the next 12-18 months: Moody's

But access to external capital markets will help maintain capitalisation profile.

Malaysian banks' foreign currency deposits contract 4.5% for the first time in September

Say goodbye to rapid double-digit increases seen since March 2014.

Singapore bank loans dip 0.8% to S$603.4b in September

Lending fell for the 12th consecutive month.

Philippine Central Bank could cut reserve requirement in 1Q17

A 1-ppt reduction could increase banks' earnings by ~1.5%.

India's bank resolution plans fraught with political obstacles: Fitch

It may be difficult to generate political support for the potential overhaul.

How will India's draft bill on resolution affect banks?

Moody's says it will enhance systemic stability.