Concern that China will further free up bank deposit rates is prompting investors to dump financial stocks across the mainland, with insurers including Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. becoming collateral damage. Ping An’s yuan-denominated shares…
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In a speech last week, President Xi Jinping promised to open China’s markets wider, cut import duties on autos and ease restrictions on foreign ownership in the auto and finance industries. He gave no details…
China growth beats forecasts in face of trade row, financial risk
China’s economy grew more than expected in the first quarter as it withstood headwinds from Beijing’s fight against financial risk and pollution, and trade tensions with the United States. While acknowledging the potential negative impact…
China’s former insurance regulator charged with bribery
The former head of China’s insurance regulatory body has been formally charged with bribery and abuse of power, prosecutors said on Monday, becoming the most senior financial regulator to be targeted in a continuing crackdown…
China posts better-than-expected 6.8% growth in Q1
China’s economy grew a forecast-beating 6.8 percent in the first quarter, official data showed Tuesday, overcoming Beijing’s battle on financial risk and pollution and trade tensions with the US. The world’s number two economy exceeded…
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Old brands develop for new era
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China’s property investment fastest in three years but sales slow
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s real estate investment posted its fastest year-to-date growth in three years and new construction accelerated in the first quarter, however, property sales slowed as borrowing costs rose and demand appeared to…
UPDATE 1-China’s property investment fastest in 3 years but sales slow
* Q1 property investment +10.4 pct y/y, vs +9.9 pct in Jan-Feb * Property sales +3.6 pct vs +4.1 pct in Jan-Feb * New construction starts +9.7 percent vs +2.9 pct in Jan-Feb BEIJING, April…
China First-Quarter Property Investment Rises 10.4 Percent Year-On-Year
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China bank goes staffless at a branch; robots replace tellers
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Bank of Singapore to double wealth management staff in Hong Kong to cater to China’s rich
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of Singapore’s second-biggest lender OCBC, plans to double its staff in Hong Kong as it eyes wealth management business from China’s growing number of millionaires and billionaires, according…
DBS CEO upbeat on foreign bank access expansion
He was impressed with the quick follow-up from China’s central bank Governor Yi Gang, who, in his speech, provided specific details for the financial services sector. “The idea that foreign banks can have not only…
