reforms

Mid-sized banks, less privileged borrowers and savers will benefit most from the introduction of negotiable certificates of deposit, according to economists.

Reformists are not holding their breath as Chinese policymakers emerge from a closed-door policy summit in Beijing.

The resignation this month of Indonesia's reform-minded finance minister is a setback for the country's fight against corruption, FinanceAsia readers say.

Government sends a clear signal to critics with plan to broaden reform to 42 more companies.

China''s A-share reforms suffer a setback, but the fall-out should be mild say specialists.

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.

Sriyan Pietersz the head of Asian research at SG discusses how his bank has reformed, rejigged and refocused its Asian research business.