Investment Banking

Shinhan Bank’s outlook stable, says Fitch

The ratings agency revised the bank’s outlook to stable from negative, noting that some of the bank's financial metrics have improved since September...

Shinhan Bank’s outlook stable, says Fitch

The ratings agency revised the bank’s outlook to stable from negative, noting that some of the bank's financial metrics have improved since September...

A better future ahead for Korean banks

As external debt declined to 59% in March of this year, the lowest level in a decade.

Philippine banking system's excess liquidity remains high

This should keep the government bond yields low in Q4 2011.

Siam Commercial doubles investment banking team to 40 people

M&A deals in Thailand involving medium-sized corporations are seen as growth opportunities waiting to be seized.

Bank Mandiri’s investment arm taps Australian market

Mandiri Manajemen Investasi’s ties up with AFM Investment Partners to open Indonesia's stock market and bond market to Australians.

DBS expects Bank of Japan's looming monetary easing in Q4

The bank did not further expand the the asset purchase program or lending program at the latest monetary policy meeting.

Bank Negara Malaysia to keep overnight policy rate steady at 3%

DBS expects this given that the central bank has initiated its interest rate normalisation process earlier than many central banks in the region.

Capital ratios of Australian banks to be more conservative under Basel III: Fitch

Full implementation of the new Basel III minimum capital requirements is scheduled for 1 January 2013.

Temasek buys CCB shares for a whopping $2.8b

Temasek bought 4.4 billion shares of the Chinese lender, increasing its stake to 8.1%.

Citi appoints Gary Kuo as vice chairman of Asia Global Banking

He will be reporting to Farhan Faruqui, regional Head of Global Banking.

Nepal to promote investment opportunities at Money Expo

Money Expo 2011 will be held in Kathmandu from Sept. 12 to 14 as the first ever event in Nepal dedicated to promoting investment opportunities and...

China banks’ combined profits amount to an amazing $57b in 1H2011

The top 5 Chinese banks knocked out their 14 largest US and European rivals.

CIMB's loan growth decelerates

Hong Leong Investment Bank cut its forecasts for CIMB Group's financial years 2011-2013 by 5.2-5.6 per cent due to lower-than-expected loan growth...

Maybank’s net profit surges 16.6% to a record RM4.45b in FY11

Group loans grew at its fastest pace in the last decade, touching 21.7%.

What you need to know about Bank of Singapore's new hires

The new members will be responsible for expanding Bank of Singapore’s business in South East Asia, with a focus on the Indonesian market.

Woori sale fails on lack of bidders

The sale of Woori Finance Holdings Co. for a minimum of 30% stake fell through again as it attracted only one investor.

Julius Baer launches China Fund with direct access to domestic market

The Swiss bank used the US$100 million quota granted under its QFII licence by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in China.