China's big banks 'faking' their micro loans: Researcher

BOAO: China's big banks are not delivering on their promise to lend more to the smallest firms and are instead "faking" their micro loans, a researcher said on Saturday, suggesting a government drive to increase micro-lending is struggling.

Shadow banking looms over China as economy struggles

China's slowing economic growth is putting the spotlight on the quality of loans - both within the country's official banking sector and beyond.