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Chinese bank results indicate weaker growth, but megabanks remain highly profitable
China’s big four banks are expected to post weaker results on the back of rising NPLs and a slowdown in economic growth.
Are you a Volcker Rule FBO?
David Millar, risk consultant, trainer and former COO at global risk management association, PRMIA, looks at the Volcker Rule and examines its impact on Asian banks.
Interview transcript: Min Byong-Deok, CEO of KB Kookmin Bank, 23rd April 2012
Min Byong-Deok, CEO of KB Kookmin Bank, discusses stabilising the ship after the 2008 financial crisis, leveraging on their large distribution network, and capitalising on the overseas market.
"If you're big in diversification it reduces the risk"
In an exclusive video interview, Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, discusses the 2008/09 financial crisis, cross-selling secrets and the effectiveness of regulations in the banking sector.
Past regulatory and banking solutions fail to halt China’s currency exodus
Date: Jan 31, 2012
Author: Baron Laudermilk
Categories: China, Government Finance, Rmb, Transaction Services
Keywords: Asian Financial Crisis, Beijing
Beijing has in the past has solved the problem of currency outflow by allowing banks to defer repayment dates or by writing off bad loans, but these options may not work for much longer.
Nomura loses wholesale banking chief
Nomura Holdings’ top ex-Lehman executive Jesse Bhattal has stepped down from his position, raising questions of whether the top Japanese brokerage is on the verge of revamping its global strategies.
Big banks need culture more than capital to prevent potential collapse
One of the prescriptions of the FSB’s G-SIFI definition is to recommend more capital, but regulators like the FSA want a more holistic approach.
Corporates favour liquidity and risk management from their transaction banks
Banks that are listening are hearing their corporates tell them that they need to be flexible and offer credit all down the line.
Building strengths and weathering uncertainties with infrastructure development
David Miller, former mayor of Toronto, feels that infrastructure is vital to enhance a city’s reputation, ensure employment and keep its economy humming.




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