A selection of key financial data over the past fortnight.
Financial China
Peering behind the NPL charade
Levels of distressed assets are rising at Chinese banks despite widespread efforts to camouflage the problem, hitting banks' profits.
16 May 2013
Insurance – a sorry tale
The rise of bank wealth management products (WMPs) and shadow financing has dealt insurance a body blow, though some support is being gained from recent policy moves.
18 April 2013
The great escape
Recent moves by regulators reveal the outlines of a strategy to avoid a potential financial crisis, while keeping financing relatively robust in 2013.
04 April 2013
How risky are wealth management products?
Concern over the risk inherent in the wealth management product segment of the financial industry is growing. We assess risk levels in the industry.
21 March 2013
Trusts bypass official sanction to continue roaring trade
Despite restrictions on lending to LGFVs, issuance of trust products have continued to rise.
07 March 2013
Selected financial charts
A selection of key financial data over the past fortnight.
07 February 2013
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16 May 2013
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Renminbi Compass, a new research service launched by the FT, aims to act as a navigational guide through the expanding universe of renminbi asset classes. With the Chinese currency gaining ever-wider acceptance around the world and Beijing taking steps to open its capital account, we are broadening our research coverage to include not only equity funds but also all other important renminbi asset classes, such as chengtou bonds, dim sum bonds, real estate, trust products, underground banking, art, antiques and several others.
