Banks eye glad tidings in new year as reforms take effect

Even A shares may rise, but fresh curbs could hurt smaller lenders in 2018

The new year 2018 is expected to see banks listed on the A-share market post improved performance, said analysts. Even their shares may rise in the bargain, they said.

They attributed their optimism to the ongoing economic restructuring, which will likely be further optimized this year, helping interest margins to grow steadily.