China Top 50 Banks. Capitalization across the system is improving but still low. The resolution of the nonperforming asset problems of the major banks will further improve system capitalization and make good the shortfall in loan loss provisions.

Additional capital is required to support Merchants Bank's continuing rapid growth.

Ryan Tsang

Japanese banks are reporting some meaningful profit figures, Korean banks are improving their risk management techniques and in Taiwan, the regulatory regime appears to be changing for the better, although politics on the island may prove a stumbling block.

Ryan Tsang

Indian and Indonesian banks, like Chinese banks, are benefiting from favorable economic conditions.

Ryan Tsang