Industrial Bank Co, a mid-sized lender in China, reported on Monday that its net profits rose 39.44 percent to 18.52 billion yuan ($2.81 billion) in 2010 due to solid demand for consumer and corporate loans.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, said Monday that the country would work to improve its prudent macro policies, boost effective liquidity management and keep financing from all sources at a reasonable level.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, said Monday that the country would work to improve its prudent macro policies, boost effective liquidity management and keep financing from all sources at a reasonable level.
Moody's Investors Service said Monday the outlook for China's banking system is stable over the next 12 to 18 months, and the country's banks have adequate cushions against rising non-performing loans (NPLs).
China has become the fastest-growing market for Airbus' private jet business, with at least 25 corporate jets to be sold in the next five years.
Chinese shares closed mixed Monday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 6.19 points, or 0.21 percent, to 2,984.01.
China Construction Bank (CCB), the country's second largest lender by market value, said Sunday that its net profits rose 26.39 percent year on year to 135 billion yuan ($20.45 billion) last year.
Hua xia Bank Co Ltd, a Chinese commercial lender, said Saturday that its net profits in 2010 hit 5.99 billion yuan ($907.6 million), representing an increase of 59 percent from the previous year.
Hong Kong's new loans approved in February rose 8.2 percent to HK$30.3 billion ($3.9 billion), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced on Friday.
China doesn't need another interbank network for credit cards, said the board chairman of China UnionPay Co Ltd.
China's lead futures gained 3.19 percent on debut in Shanghai on strong interest from local companies to hedge risks.
The coming six to 12 months will present good investment opportunities in China's property sector as liquidity is expected to largely tighten.