U.S. lawmakers rip big banks for boosting dividends over lending - report

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders charged that the country's biggest banks are funneling capital into dividends and executive pay after clearing the Federal Reserve's stress test, ... Read More

China's big banks warn of more margin pressure in the second half

Shrinking margins show signs of stress for China's big banks ICBC net interest margin slips to 1.3% Non-performing loan ratio holds steady but loan demand tepid Uneven Chinese economy facing fresh ... Read More

U.S. targets China's grip on global ports in sweeping maritime mission

The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in ... Read More

US Senators Warren, Sanders urge big banks to boost loans instead of dividends

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders blasted the nation's top six lenders for using easier regulations to enrich shareholders instead of boosting lending to businesses and households. Read More

China's big banks warn of more margin pressure in the second half

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China's major state-owned banks have warned net interest margins will face increased pressure for the rest of the year as the world's second-largest economy grapples with ... Read More