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Key drivers behind Chinese banks going international
Proceedings report from The Asian Banker’s dialogue on "Building the International Presence of Chinese Banks" on key factors affecting the competitiveness of Chinese banks in a global environment.
Positive momentum expected to pave road ahead for Rmb internationalisation
According to SWIFT data, the UK continued to expand its renminbi payments capabilities, whilst other countries, including Singapore, showed signs of decline.
Territorial rift compels Chinese banks to abandon meetings in Japan
The ongoing Senkaku/Diaoyu islands dispute between China and Japan has resulted in major Chinese banks boycotting meetings held in Japan, including SIBOS.
Agricultural Bank of China and China Construction Bank appoint new chairmen: Status quo unchanged
ABC and CCB appoint Jiang Choliang and Wang Hongzhang as respective chairmen, but internal monetary and financial issues likely to force Chinese banks to stay on course.
Eastward shift in global banking strength indicated in revised ratings
With 15 large US lenders downgraded and Asian banks upgraded or maintained, S&P shows its confidence in Asian banking; Moody’s and Fitch maintain negative outlooks on American banks.
Bank insolvency regulation coming to China next year
Armstrong Shen, deputy director of the China Banking Regulatory Commission’s legal and regulations department, feels that the time is right to establish stalled pre-crisis initiatives.
Chinese banks under pressure from investment withdrawals, NPLs
China’s ‘big four’ banks see stormy skies amidst the pull-outs of foreign investors while facing rising levels of Non-Performing Loans possibly by as much as 60% of their equity capital.
“All of this was deeply unsettling”
One year after AIA’s IPO, the third largest ever, CEO Mark Tucker has rallied the troops to produce results as he consolidates his operations and builds new businesses.
Replacement of Chinese regulators only half complete
A round of new head regulators appointments in Beijing is leading up to the appointment of a new central bank governor next year.




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