Fitch Ratings is holding a teleconference to discuss Chinese banks on Thursday 22 May at 09:15 UK time/10:15 Central European time.

The discussion will be led by Jonathan Cornish, Head of North Asia Bank Ratings at Fitch.В 

With China playing an increasingly pivotal role in global fortunes, investors remain focused on the health of the Chinese economy and its financial system in particular. Analysing the financial sector, however, continues to be challenging given limited transparency surrounding institutions' activities - both inside and outside the formal banking system, as well as on- and off-balance sheet. There are also mixed signals from Chinese authorities as to the nature and materiality of problems surfacing within the banking system, their attitude towards adopting more market-oriented practices, and the efficacy of regulatory initiatives.

Despite the recently reported improvements in China's largest banks' financial results, risks which had built up within the banking system in the past are not going away.

Topics to be covered include:

- Credit growth expectations

- Regulatory developments

- The surfacing of credit risks

- Expansion of overseas activities

There will be a Q&A session at the end of the call. Questions can be emailed in advance to joar.johnsen@fitchratings.com

Teleconference Details:

Date: Thursday 22 May

Time: 9:15 UK time/10:15 CET

Callers must register in advance using the link below and are requested to dial in early:В 

http://event.onlineseminarsolutions.com/r.htm?e=795477&s=1&k=41F2DDBD4C12DD05DC9B50A05C2342F9

A replay will be available at http://click.fitchemail.fitchratings.com/?qs=e139fc900a30fc665b06444efe121cf0ec914e2be4d86df670c48a1cfed79e9b, under Fitch Events >Past Events.В 

Contact:В 

Rachel Cros (Business Relationship Management)

Director

+44 (0)20 3530 1356

Fitch Ratings Limited

30 North Colonnade

London E14 5GN

Jonathan CornishВ 

Managing Director

+852 2263 9901В 

Media Relations: Wai-Lun Wan, Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2263 9935,
Email: wailun.wan@fitchratings.com.

Additional information is available at http://click.fitchemail.fitchratings.com/?qs=e139fc900a30fc665b06444efe121cf0ec914e2be4d86df670c48a1cfed79e9b.