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China intent on ‘proactive’ reforms after tough 2024

Slowing loans, M&A and ECM hit banks' fees last year. Technology, exports and bonds are bright spots, while Hong Kong is increasingly being seen as a place to raise foreign capital. PBOC's governor Pan Gongsheng wants a proactive policy approach.

January 14, 2025

Deutsche Bank appoints Leo Yin as president of China

Yin is also head of global corporate coverage for China, and is based in Beijing.

December 05, 2024

CFI Summit 2024: Transition finance remains a challenge for investors

Panellists at the sixth China Fixed Income Summit discussed how the industry views green and transition finance from a practical standpoint.

December 03, 2024

CBC Group buys UCB's China mature neurology and allergy arm

The $680m deal includes UCB's brands Keppra, Vimpat, Neupro, Zyrtec, Xyzal, and its Zhuhai manufacturing site, and was made in partnership with Mubadala Investment Co.

December 03, 2024

CFI Summit 2024: China's private credit deal flow has shifted

Mid-tier accounting firms and unicorn financing are creating new opportunities for private credit investors as China reforms its property sector.

December 03, 2024

Chinese overseas investments rebound with strong Asia focus

China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

October 15, 2024

PBOC offers stimulus relief for mortgages, cuts RRR for banks

Outstanding mortgage rates for individual borrowers will be cut by 0.5%, potentially helping around 50 million households, while the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for most banks will also be cut by 0.5%.

September 24, 2024

China needs a new investment model in the Middle East: Iqbal Khan

FA spoke to the CEO of Dubai-based private equity player Fajr Capital, on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the importance of the Rmb, fast-growing sectors, and how Chinese firms can expand in the Middle East.

September 24, 2024

JP Morgan hires Ruo Yang to lead China TMT

Hong Kong-based Yang has previous CFO experience at major Chinese e-commerce firms, and has also worked in the technology, media and telecommunications' investment banking team at Citi.

September 16, 2024

Bond investors eye Hong Kong as offshore RMB hub as China access grows

Greater liberalisation and new access schemes aim to help offshore investors tap China's vast bond market, plus give them tools to better manage risk and liquidity. How can fixed income portfolios capitalise on these initiatives?

By HSBC