A unique aspect of China's financial system has been the rapid accumulation of bank deposits over the last decade, but what is the sector's future?
Investors are being urged to carry out extra due diligence on global equity income funds on fears of 'disproportionately rising stock risk', as the sector's average exposure to UK-listed names reaches a three-year high.
Net revenues down 29% over H2 2015
Costs "unsustainable"
Appeal of non-traditional financials
China's 'new economy', focused on consumer demand and the service sectors, is accelerating.
If the recent sell-off can be attributed to any single factor, it has been events in China - and particularly its currency.
FX reserves approaching IMF danger level
Dependent on inflation expectations