Asian Banks – Ruminations
In China bad loan coverage ratios are falling fast, and there is talk that regulators will even lower minimum requirements. No good can come of...
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A China Cooperative Bank with near 40% Profit Contraction Is Illustrative
Fringe financial companies often reveal underlying credit metrics before mainstream banks.This is the case across Asia in several cycles, as well...
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Hong Kong Beats Moody's but Loses Big
On March 31, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal largely upheld the findings of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) against...
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Moody's Vs SFC - A Dark Day for Hong Kong?
I have had the highest respect of SFC but it may be a dark day for those who engage in the practice of financial research and due diligence with...
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China Bank Profit on the Way to Contraction
It is strange to see that so many China banks are reporting nearly identical net profit, close to 0% in their just announced 2015 results. We...
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