Mid-sized banks, less privileged borrowers and savers will benefit most from the introduction of negotiable certificates of deposit, according to economists.
The resignation this month of Indonesia's reform-minded finance minister is a setback for the country's fight against corruption, FinanceAsia readers say.
In an effort to improve the transparency and efficiency of China''s stock market, the regulator is making radical changes to the committee that gives final approval for a company to list.
Interest rate liberalisation and freer capital flows are the prime candidates for financial reform this year. But there will be negative shocks on Chinese bank margins.