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Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy

South China Morning Post
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Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy
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Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders.
While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have continued to close branches and sub-branches, focusing instead on digitalisation, wealth management and core clients to strengthen their foothold in the market.
Deutsche Bank (China) announced the closure.

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