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Indonesia should strictly limit foreign ownership in its banks
The limit should be 49% and not 99% as proposed.
Indonesia should strictly limit foreign ownership in its banks
The limit should be 49% and not 99% as proposed.
Orix to acquire Robeco
Japan's top financial services and leasing company is paying US$3 billion for the Dutch asset manager.
India hopes for a stronger banking sector
China’s big banks benefit from the smallness of Indian banks.
India amends DTA pact with Sweden
India and Sweden have signed a protocol to amend the existing double taxation avoidance pact between the two countries.
China attends first FSB meeting in Switzerland
FSB passes Articles of Association and the Procedural Guidelines.
Here's why you should switch from BRI to Mandiri
Mandiri had compelling expansion in micro and consumer lending.
5 challenges India has to hurdle in 2013
After a disappointing 2012, India heads for an uncertain 2013. Here are five key challenges we would recommend the Indian economic authorities to...
China’s banking system assets rise 17.7%
The total came to to US$21 trillion in 2012.
HSBC appoints new head of internal audit
HSBC has appointed Manveen Pam Kaur as Group Head of Internal Audit effective April 1.
China approves Ping An stake sale
The Charoen Pokphand Group of Thailand now owns a 15.6% stake in China’s biggest private insurer.
Trends in private equity hiring in Asia
While private equity (PE) firms tend to be cautious and meticulous recruiters, rapidly growing players in Asia are willing to take a longer term view...
Foreign-owned banks balk at new Philippine regulation
Philippines wants them to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
New Bank of Japan governor to be named soon
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants a bold policy leader to lead the central bank.
Thailand's KBank starts expansion in Myanmar
Kasikornbank furthered its Asean presence with a representative office in Myanmar.
The key to private banking in Asia's family office market
Catalysed by an upsurge of generational transition of assets and control in Asia, the region is emerging as a lucrative arena for wealth management...
A sneak peek to the future of private equity in Southeast Asia
Global private equity (PE) firms are stepping up their focus on investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, with deal-making in the region expected...
A quick guide to Shanghai's financial workforce
Western candidates wanting to work in China’s banking capital, Shanghai, should first get to grips with how regulatory change is creating an...
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Generative AI’s role in the evolution of banking