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by Ip Sai Wing. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-72). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vi / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.vii / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II. --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.5 / Chapter III. --- A REVIEW OF THE BANKING INDUSTRY IN CHINA --- p.12 / People's Bank of China --- p.13 / The Four Specialized Banks --- p.15 / Bank of China --- p.15 / Industrial and Commercial Bank of China --- p.16 / Agricultural Bank of China --- p.17 / People's Construction Bank of China --- p.18 / Summary --- p.18 / Chapter IV. --- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS OF CHINA'S BANKING REFORMS .… --- p.20 / Brief Commentary on the New Regulations --- p.21 / Establishment and Registration --- p.22 / Scope of Business --- p.23 / Supervision and Administration --- p.24 / The Policy Banks in the Banking Reforms --- p.25 / The State Development Bank --- p.25 / The Export and Import Bank of China --- p.26 / The Agricultural Bank of China --- p.27 / Outlook for the Policy Banks --- p.27 / Chapter V. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.29 / Indepth Interview --- p.30 / Questionnaire --- p.30 / Sampling --- p.32 / Chapter VI. --- FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS --- p.34 / Profile of the Respondents --- p.34 / Overall Mean Ratings of the Positive Factors --- p.36 / Inter-group Comparison for Positive Factors --- p.40 / Overall Mean Ratings of the Negative Factors --- p.42 / Inter-group Comparison for Negative Factors --- p.46 / Chapter VII. --- CONCLUSIONS --- p.51 / Positive Factors --- p.51 / Negative Factors --- p.53 / Summary --- p.56 / Recommendations --- p.58 / Limitations --- p.60 / APPENDIX --- p.61 / Chapter I. --- The New Structure of China's Banking System --- p.61 / Chapter II. --- The Covering Letter and the Questionnaire --- p.62 / Chapter III. --- List of Foreign Banks with Offices in China --- p.67 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.70

by Choi Shu-sing, Caleb. / Bibliography: leaves 77-81 / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1985

by Tong Tang, Joseph. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1988. / Bibliography: leaf 57.

by Lam Lai-ling. / Bibliography: leaves 152-153 / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1986

by Thomas Li Yuen-cheuk, Tina Yeung Chi-yin. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II. --- METHODOLOGY & TERMINOLOGY --- p.2 / Methodology --- p.2 / Terminology --- p.4 / Chapter III. --- BACKGROUND INFORMATION --- p.6 / Company Statistics --- p.6 / Situation Before the Automation Project --- p.7 / Major Trends in Banking in the 90's --- p.8 / Chapter IV. --- THE NEW SYSTEM --- p.11 / Characteristics of the New System (SYSCO) --- p.11 / Functional Overview --- p.18 / Chapter V. --- "THE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM, PLAN AND PROCESS" --- p.36 / Life Time for SYSCO --- p.36 / Implementation Plan --- p.37 / Why Hong Kong is Chosen as the Second Pioneer Site? --- p.38 / The Project Organisation --- p.39 / Implementation Schedule --- p.42 / Chapter VI. --- IMPLEMENTATION DIFFICULTIES --- p.45 / Chapter VII. --- POST-IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS --- p.57 / Sampling --- p.57 / Findings and Interpretations --- p.58 / Chapter VIII. --- CONCLUSION --- p.72 / Lession to Learn --- p.72 / Conclusive Remarks --- p.75 / APPENDIX / Chapter I. --- User Opinion Survey Questionnaire --- p.77 / Chapter II. --- Customer Opinion Survey Questionnaire --- p.80

by Poon Kai Leung, James. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-86). / ABSTRACT --- p.i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF TABLES --- p.v / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.vi / PREFACE --- p.vii / CHAPTER / Chapter 1. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Review of the Economic and Banking Environment --- p.1 / Objectives and Scope of the Project --- p.6 / Research Methodology --- p.8 / Limitations --- p.11 / Chapter 2. --- THE BANKING SYSTEM： AN OVERVIEW --- p.18 / Banking Structure --- p.18 / Function and Operation --- p.19 / Interbank Ownership --- p.20 / Representative Offices --- p.20 / Legislative Framework --- p.21 / Commissioner of Banking --- p.22 / Banking Associations --- p.23 / Interest Rate Rules --- p.24 / Chapter 3. --- OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENTS USED IN TRADE FINANCING --- p.26 / Letter of Credit --- p.26 / Shipside bond/Shipping Guarantee --- p.35 / Trust Receipt --- p.36 / Chapter 4. --- ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE --- p.38 / Credit and Marketing Department --- p.39 / Operations Department --- p.42 / Treasury Department --- p.43 / Modified Organizational Structure --- p.44 / Chapter 5. --- CREDIT POLICY AND PROCEDURES --- p.48 / Principles of Lending and Risk Assessment --- p.48 / Guidelines in Credit Reporting --- p.55 / Financial Statement Analysis --- p.61 / Assessment of Credit Limits --- p.66 / Chapter 6. --- MARKETING / LENDING OF TRADE FINANCING --- p.70 / Objectives --- p.71 / Preparation --- p.73 / Implementation --- p.73 / Follow-up --- p.74 / Chapter 7. --- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION --- p.76 / APPENDIX --- p.79 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.85

by Leung Chui Yuk, Wu Peng. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-59). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.v / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vi / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Development of Banking System in China --- p.1 / Highlighted Banking Reform --- p.5 / History of Foreign Banks in China --- p.6 / Foreign Banks in Old Days (1845-1955) --- p.6 / Foreign Banks New Age (1979-Present) --- p.10 / Chapter II. --- CURRENT STATUS OF FOREIGN BANKS IN CHINA --- p.14 / Growing Representative Offices and Branches --- p.14 / Nationality Distribution of Foreign Banks --- p.16 / City Distribution of Foreign Banks --- p.17 / Small Asset Scale --- p.19 / Low Loan and Deposit Balances --- p.23 / High Loan / Deposit Ratios --- p.24 / Low Non-performing Loans --- p.26 / High Return on Assets --- p.28 / Better Educated Employees --- p.29 / Chapter III. --- FOREIGN BANK LAWS IN CHINA --- p.31 / PRC - Foreign-Funded Financial Institutions Regulations --- p.33 / Major Changes --- p.35 / Chapter IV. --- STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES OF FOREIGN BANKS --- p.40 / Strengths --- p.40 / Weaknesses --- p.42 / Chapter V. --- CONCLUSION --- p.47 / Roadblocks Still Exists --- p.47 / Bigger Becomes Bigger --- p.48 / Fight for the High-end Corporate Customers --- p.48 / Target the Rich --- p.49 / Win Strategic Location --- p.49 / Branches Too Expensive --- p.50 / Electronic Banking as Alternative --- p.50 / M&A as Effective Strategy --- p.51 / Expansion to Other Financial Sectors --- p.51 / APPENDIX --- p.53 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.56

by Lok Ka Chiu, Wong Huck Keung. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-122). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.iv / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.v / LIST OF TABLES --- p.ix / Chapter / Chapter 1. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Scope and Objectives --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- Evaluation and Control of Risks --- p.2 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Measurement of Performance of Treasury Activities in a Dealing Room --- p.4 / Chapter 1.2 --- Methodology and Sources of Information --- p.6 / Chapter 2. --- EVALUATION AND CONTROL OF RISKS --- p.8 / Chapter 2.1 --- Scope of Risk Management --- p.12 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Board and Senior Management Oversight --- p.14 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Independent Risk Management and Control Functions --- p.16 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- "Integration of People, System and Organisation" --- p.17 / Chapter 2.2 --- Risk Management Process --- p.18 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Risk Management --- p.19 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Limit Control System --- p.21 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Reporting System --- p.22 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Management Evaluation and Review --- p.22 / Chapter 2.3 --- Various Types of Risks --- p.24 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Market Risk Management --- p.24 / Chapter 2.3.1.1 --- Mark to Market Evaluation --- p.25 / Chapter 2.3.1.2 --- """Worst Reasonable Case"" Scenario / ""Stress"" Scenario Analysis" --- p.26 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Liquidity Risk Management --- p.29 / Chapter 2.3.2.1 --- Controlling the Liquidity Risks --- p.30 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Credit Risk Management --- p.30 / Chapter 2.3.3.1 --- Limiting / Controlling Credit Risk --- p.31 / Chapter 2.3.3.2 --- Credit Risk Limit --- p.31 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Operation Risk Management --- p.31 / Chapter 2.3.4.1 --- Proper Management and System Support --- p.32 / Chapter 2.3.4.2 --- Proper Internal and Operational Control --- p.33 / Chapter 2.3.5 --- Legal Risk Management --- p.34 / Chapter 2.3.5.1 --- Enforceability of Agreements --- p.34 / Chapter 2.3.5.2 --- Making Use of Netting Agreements --- p.35 / Chapter 2.4 --- Internal Control and Audit --- p.35 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Internal Audit Activities --- p.36 / Chapter 3. --- PREVAILING MARKET FOCUS ON RISK MANAGMENT --- p.37 / Chapter 3.1 --- Management Supervision and Internal Control System within Local --- p.38 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Branch and Additional Monitoring at Head Office / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Client Suitability and Risk Disclosure --- p.39 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Resources to Support Existing Range of Treasury Products --- p.39 / Chapter 3.2 --- A Central Banker's View on Derivatives --- p.40 / Chapter 4. --- THE CASE OF AN INTERNATIONAL BANK IN HONG KONG RE: EVALUATION AND CONTROL OF RISK --- p.43 / Chapter 4.1 --- Overview of Activities of the Chosen Bank --- p.44 / Chapter 4.2 --- Reasons for Choosing one Particular Bank for this Case Study --- p.46 / Chapter 4.3 --- Organisational Structure of Global Control Department --- p.47 / Chapter 4.4 --- Risk Control System of the Chosen Bank --- p.47 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Board and Senior Management Oversight --- p.47 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Independent Risk Management and Control Function --- p.49 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Risk Management --- p.49 / Chapter 4.4.3.1 --- Description of Risk Management Systems --- p.50 / Chapter 4.4.3.2 --- Limits for each type of risks involved in its treasury activities --- p.53 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- Operational Risk Management --- p.57 / Chapter 4.4.5 --- Legal Risk --- p.57 / Chapter 4.4.6 --- Internal Control and Audit --- p.59 / Chapter 4.5 --- Problems in Implementing Sound Control System --- p.60 / Chapter 4.5.1 --- Limited Human Resources --- p.60 / Chapter 4.5.2 --- Powerful Risk Analytical Tools too costly for an individual branch --- p.60 / Chapter 4.5.3 --- Management Philosophy Biased towards Profit Making --- p.61 / Chapter 4.5.4 --- Necessary Skills in Control Department are in Short Supply --- p.61 / Chapter 4.5.5 --- Time Lag in Coping with Fast Growing Market Development --- p.62 / Chapter 4.6 --- Suggested Areas for Further Improvement --- p.63 / Chapter 4.6.1 --- Change in Management's attitude and philosophy towards risk Management --- p.63 / Chapter 4.6.2 --- Setting up of Independent Control and Reporting Channel --- p.63 / Chapter 4.6.3 --- More Rigorous Management Supervision --- p.64 / Chapter 4.6.4 --- Upgrade the Status and Delegate more authority to the Control Staff --- p.64 / Chapter 4.6.5 --- Training and Development of Existing Staff --- p.65 / Chapter 4.6.6 --- Explore the Benefits of Netting Arrangements --- p.65 / Chapter 4.6.7 --- Modify the Bonus System for Traders --- p.65 / Chapter 4.6.8 --- Follow the Market Trend towards more Disclosure to Customers --- p.66 / Chapter 4.6.9 --- Installation of Value-at-risk Evaluation Model for Complex Products --- p.66 / Chapter 5. --- MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF TREASURY ACTIVITIES IN A DEALING ROOM --- p.68 / Chapter 5.1 --- Principles for Performance Measurement --- p.69 / Chapter 5.2 --- Other Important Aspects of Performance Measurement From a Practical Perspective --- p.73 / Chapter 5.3 --- Dealers' General Attitude towards Performance Targets --- p.77 / Chapter 5.4 --- Possibilities of Over-exaggeration of Trading Results / Hiding of Losses --- p.78 / Chapter 5.5 --- Actions to be Taken by Banks to Reduce the above Risks --- p.79 / Chapter 6. --- THE CASE OF AN INTERNATIONAL BANK IN HONG KONG RE : MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF TREASURY ACTIVITIES IN A DEALING ROOM --- p.81 / Chapter 6.1 --- Situation before Implementation of New Computer System --- p.81 / Chapter 6.2 --- Current Situation --- p.84 / Chapter 6.3 --- Reasons for Inability to Measure the Performance of Treasury Activities Satisfactorily --- p.91 / Chapter 6.4 --- Suggested Areas for Further Improvements --- p.94 / Chapter 7. --- PRACTICES OF OTHER FOREIGN BANKS IN HONG KONG --- p.97 / Chapter 7.1 --- General Situation --- p.97 / Chapter 7.2 --- Current Practices of Some Active Players --- p.99 / Chapter 7.2.1 --- Overall View on Dealing Room Activies of these Banks --- p.100 / Chapter 7.2.2 --- Policies and Procedures on Risk Management --- p.100 / Chapter 7.2.3 --- Independent Risk Managment Unit --- p.100 / Chapter 7.2.4 --- Risk Management --- p.101 / Chapter 7.2.5 --- Dealings in Derivatives with Customers --- p.101 / Chapter 7.2.6 --- Involvement of Internal Auditors --- p.102 / Chapter 7.2.7 --- Performance Measurement --- p.102 / Chapter 8. --- CONCLUSION --- p.103 / APPENDIX 1. Summary of Response on Questionnarie --- p.108 / APPENDIX 2 . Brief Background Information --- p.115 / APPENDIX 3 . Procedure Manual on Benchmark Rates --- p.116 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.121 / GLOSSARY --- p.123

by Lee Yuen-wah Teresa and Tsui Wai-lim. / Bibliography: leaves 39-40 / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1984