Shanghai stocks ease after c.bank raises market rates; HK up

SHANGHAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - China's main Shanghai stock market slipped slightly on Monday morning, amid concerns over tight year-end liquidity after the central bank lifted interbank market rates. ** The People's Bank of China raised interest rates on ... ( read original story ...)

ANZ completes Shanghai bank sale, announces share buyback

ANZ Bank completed the sale of its stake in Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Monday and announced plans for a Aus$1.5 billion (US$1.15 billion) share buyback with the funds. The lender agreed to offload its 20 percent holding in the company earlier this year ... ( read original story ...)