Branch Banking

ICICI Bank unveils second Singapore branch

The lender would further concentrate on enhancing its presence in the corporate, commercial and wealth management businesses in Singapore.

ICICI Bank unveils second Singapore branch

The lender would further concentrate on enhancing its presence in the corporate, commercial and wealth management businesses in Singapore.

Taiwan urges lenders to boost China presence

Only six Taiwanese banks have ventured to open a branch in China after restrictions were relaxed.

Chang Hwa Bank inks deals with 2 China lenders

Tie up with Bank of China and Bank of Communications furthers lender’s expansion in the country.

Maybank targets to earn its 40% of profit outside Malaysia by 2015

And according to Reuters, it’s now looking to buy a retail bank in Thailand.

Saxo Bank posts net profit of almost USD67m in H1 2011

This is a 37% decrease compared with the same time last year.

Bank Mandiri gets nod to launch China operations

In Shanghai, the lender will provide corporate fund collection, corporate loan distribution, export import trade transactions and remittance services...

Banks in Southeast Asia gears up for integration

Bank Indonesia and Bank Negara Malaysia lead ASEAN banking integration by 2020.

Fubon spots overseas investment opportunities

Despite weakening credit profile, the company to direct more funds into foreign investments with fixed incomes.

Bank of Baroda targets Africa expansion

The lender’s senior executives believe that the global economic crises could be favourable to the Indian banks operating overseas.

First Commercial Bank mulls launching branch in Chengdu

The lender applied for a second branch in China with its Shanghai operations earning US$500,000.

Sri Lanka's ComBank opens 200th branch

Commercial Bank opened its 200th branch in Kataragama. "Kataragama is an appropriate location for our 200th branch," Commercial Bank's Chief...

CUB to expand reach, but will remain a 'cub,' says CEO

City Union Bank will be setting up more branches and ATMs this fiscal.

Indian Bank needs $500M for Lanka, Singapore and HK operations

Indian Bank will raise a loan of up to $500 million for its overseas operations.

Tibet allowed to put up regional bank

The China Banking Regulatory Commission has approved the establishment of a regional bank in the Tibet Autonomous Region with initial capital adding...

Maybank to add 120 Indonesian branches in 2 years

Maybank plans to add 120 branches in Indonesia overthe next two years.

Spain's Banco Bilbao allowed to open Seoul branch

South Korea's financial watchdog said Wednesday that it gave the green light to Spanish lender Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. to establish a...

Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2011 winners announced

The region's best banks were recognised at this year's awards held in Singapore. More than 150 bankers from around Asia were on hand to cheer on the...