Branch Banking

Bank Mandiri's branch network now 1.8 times the size of BCA's

Branch network increased by 1.6 times between 2009 and 2012.

Bank Mandiri's branch network now 1.8 times the size of BCA's

Branch network increased by 1.6 times between 2009 and 2012.

Mizuho hunts for assets in the USA

Japan's second-largest bank intends to acquire a US commercial bank in the next three years,

RBS to fire employees at Indian unit

Layoffs part of the bank’s plan to wind down its retail and commercial operations in India.

India urges China to broaden banking ties

Its aim is to reduce financial barriers in order to create a more conducive environment for companies.

Myanmar opens banking sector more to foreigners

Foreign banks could own majority shares in joint-venture banks.

More Indian banks open full branches in China

Union Bank of India is the latest to apply for permission to upgrade a representative office.

Westpac eyes to expand in Asia

Australia’s second largest bank’s major play for Bank of East Asia underscores expansionist leanings.

State Bank of India to open second Chinese branch

Will be located in Tianjin, the largest coastal city in northern China.

Hana Financial to delist KEB after buy out

Will follow its taking over 100% of Korea Exchange Bank.

Hong Kong banks threatened by intensifying competition from foreign banks

Aggressive Chinese banks increased their presence in Hong Kong from 9% to 15%.

Maybank injects US$100m capital for growth in the Philippines

It recently invested US$48m for a new head office in Manila.

PNB-Allied Bank merger to be completed in February

Consolidated earnings expected to decline 7.5% to PHP5.7b this year.

Three banks want Rabobank's Indonesian unit

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China seeks strong presence in Indonesia.

Pakistan wants more branchless banking

There exists a large ‘financially-excluded’ market in Pakistan.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China to open in New Zealand

The world’s biggest bank continues aggressive overseas expansion.

China Minsheng to do investment banking in Hong Kong

Internationalization of the renminbi fuels move.

Bank of China establishes Middle East subsidiary

Bank of China Ltd opens office in Dubai.