[INTERVIEW] The size and growth potential of China's consumer banking market has attracted many foreign players. But according to a new survey commissioned by First Data International, foreign banks would be wise to take the long-term view on China as the short-term outlook for profits in these markets is less certain...   more »

China has expanded its Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) programme in a bid to encourage more domestic investors to look overseas. Until now, only banks and insurance companies have been eligible for the QDII programme and they were saddled with a restrictive investment remit originally limited to low-risk investments like bonds...   more »

Investment house London Asia Capital is betting on growing environmental awareness in China by investing £2.7m in Hainan Zhengye Zhongnong High-tech Co (ZYZN), a maker of bio-pesticides. China is the largest consumers of pesticides in the world but the high-toxicity products that dominate the market cause severe damage to the agricultural ecosystem...   more »

China's domestic banks are not often seen as dynamic go-ahead institutions ready to embrace the latest business and technology trends. But one consultancy firm predicts "substantial demand" for IT solutions and opportunities for international vendors in China's banking sector...   more »