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Shinhan Bank raises $350-M through bonds
Shinhan Bank raises $350-M through bonds
Shinhan Bank will have US350 million to refinance its debts and extend loans to smaller companies.
Philippine Business Bank to IPO
February IPO could earn some US$99 million.
Bank Muamalat to expand branch network
Will sell sukuk Islamic bonds to finance expansion.
Mizuho Securities M&A team to be based in Singapore
Investment banker to open advisory business to leverage M&A boom in Asia.
See how US investors are now more positive on China banks
They say China banks’ valuations are not expensive despite the 40% share price rally.
PNB-Allied Bank merger to be completed in February
Consolidated earnings expected to decline 7.5% to PHP5.7b this year.
Boediono prods banks to lend more to young businessmen
Indonesian Vice President Boediono said entrepreneurs have a crucial role in development.
Bangkok Bank expects loan growth to continue in 2013
Bangkok Bank expects further loan growth after the 9.1-percent expansion in 2012.
Heat Map: Guess the only banking system in Asia which got positive rating from Moody's
Clue: definitely not India and Vietnam.
3 reasons why DBS will likely report positive 4Q12 results
China's improvement proves to be a boon.
Analyst predicts 21% net profit growth for Bangkok Bank in 2013F
Profit also grew 21% in 2012.
Kasikornbank's earnings dropped 16% to THB7.7b in 4Q12
But overall profit for FY12 grew 46%.
Renminbi clearing in Taiwan could begin this week
Central bank finalizing preparations for start of renminbi operations.
PNB, Allied Bank gets a go-ahead to merge
Merger to be completed in February.
Yes Bank seeks to speed-up growth
Eyes Royal Bank of Scotland Group’s retail assets to attain this aim.
Philippine banks' lending slowed to 14% in November
Slowdown was most evident in trade and construction.
Korean banks' earnings to fall short of consensus estimate
Blame it on additional provisioning to meet tighter FSS guidelines.