Improved capitalization set to be credit positive; Related-party lending still a major risk

Hopewell, Citic Bank issue in Hong Kong; Interbank market, investment products launched

Private equity firms have large amounts they need to put to work, so market discipline might be sorely tested over the next few years.

US legislation regulating rating agencies should bring healthy competition to the market – if newcomers can meet the costs involved.

An onerous tax on banks proposed by the Hungarian government can only further damage an already weakened economy.

Sales and trading revenues slump; Morgan Stanley back in the game

While second-tier and third-tier European banks struggle to access the international bond markets, one of Turkey’s leading lenders has shown the way ahead with a landmark deal.

Russian bank IIB’s default on a Eurobond pinpoints the Russian state’s power to make or break businesses.

Central bank governor says ownership concentration must change; Report warns of systemic risk

Moves into active equities, risk management; Not bearish on fixed income, insist executives

Iron ore demand from China plummets; Analysts say shipping glut exaggerates drop in demand

Record volumes in all investment bank sectors; Shake-ups in league tables accompany fast growth

Central clearing could erode market share; New exchanges set to take on banks

Limited liquidity sees block trade commissions rise; Ceemea block trading offers bright spot

Plan for global gold firm in jeopardy; Kazakh authorities seek greater control over oil assets