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CommentWire
CommentWire

Chinese finance: the early bird will catch the worm

Many financial services firms are holding onto their investment dollars and not currently targeting the Chinese financial services market. But while they may think they're being prudent, these companies are actually in danger of watching their investment opportunity erode. Only bolder FSIs will be able to gain a strong foothold in the $1.4 trillion market.

Published By Datamonitor
01 Aug 2002
CommentWire
CommentWire

Citibank: approval to issue in China paves the way to a more dynamic market

Following a successful outcome of the inspection by People's Bank of China, Citibank has been authorized to issue the Renminbi debit cards to its retail customers in China. It is likely that other banks will follow suit, creating an opportunity for issuers to extend the authorization to credit card issuance.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Jul 2008
CommentWire
CommentWire

Credit cards: China tries to keep foreign financial firms at bay

A ruling was introduced in Beijing, China in September that excludes new foreign investment in brokerages, adding to a growing number of rules introduced recently to delay foreign firms entering China's financial services sector. While these rules make things tough for investors in the country, meanwhile, as the world waits for China's barriers to crumble, nearby countries look set to benefit.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Oct 2006
CommentWire
CommentWire

GE Consumer Finance: following the flock

GE Consumer Finance is to buy a $100 million stake in Shenzhen Development Bank, subject to the approval of Chinese regulatory authorities. The move is just one of the many strategic alliances contracted by foreign banks with local banks in China in 2005. The opening-up of the Chinese banking sector presents bountiful opportunities for western firms, provided they make their investments carefully.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Oct 2005
CommentWire
CommentWire

HSBC / Korea First Bank: foreign players will steady Korean ship

The last few years have been turbulent ones for South Korea's banking sector following a consumer spending boom turned sour. Yet the great interest evoked by Newbridge Capital's sale of its stake in KFB shows the market is turning a corner, with foreign players now keen to invest in the market. The presence of these players should ensure greater stability going forward.

Published By Datamonitor
23 Nov 2004
CommentWire
CommentWire

HSBC: major stake in Chinese bank

The deal between HSBC [HSBA.L] and Bank of Communications is the biggest investment by a foreign player in a Chinese bank to date. The move is likely to trigger further deals in this area, although the current structural problems within the Chinese banking sector mean that investments remain very high risk.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Aug 2004
CommentWire
CommentWire

HSBC: playing a waiting game

By taking a stake in China's third-largest insurer, HSBC hopes to gain a foothold in the country's huge financial services market. Although the restrictions on foreign institutions are currently harsh, the 'floodgates' look set to open soon. In the meantime, HSBC is gaining valuable experience that should help it target Chinese investors' $1.4 trillion of assets.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Jul 2002
CommentWire
CommentWire

National Australia Bank/China UnionPay: a satisfying union

National Australia Bank has agreed to become the first Australian issuer to offer China UnionPay credit cards. This is a significant step as it marks further access into China's financial services market. While the Australian bank is not expected to issue a large number of the cards, the ease with which people will be able to access funds between China and Australia will satisfy a consumer demand.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Nov 2006
CommentWire
CommentWire

Outsourcing: moving offshore without sinking

Many firms could save money by following HSBC's lead and moving support operations offshore. But for a company with less global presence than the banking giant, this process can be challenging. As well as choosing the right local partner, enterprises need to build support for the process among their own staff - rather than running the risk of alienating them.

Published By Datamonitor
07 Aug 2002
Expert View
Expert View

RBS takes a risk by banking on China

After months of speculation, Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed to lead a GBP1.7 billion investment in Bank of China. As well as giving RBS a foothold in a market that could provide the growth potential UK and European markets are failing to offer, the move will please nervy investors as RBS's individual investment in China is smaller than was initially feared.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Aug 2005

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