Branch Banking

Bank of Baroda to open 8-9 overseas branches

Crisis provided opportunity for the lender to step up its international business operations.

Bank of Baroda to open 8-9 overseas branches

Crisis provided opportunity for the lender to step up its international business operations.

Allied Bank launches more branches

Allied Bank launched three renovated branches in Karachi - Finance & Trade Center branch, Khayaban-e-Ittehad branch and Merewether Tower branch.

ICBC starts Europe and Middle East expansion

The lender is also looking at potential acquisitions in Europe and the Middle East aside from setting up branches.

ABC officially launches private banking service

ABC’s private banking service was launched in 12 provinces and cities includes Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Hubei...

ANZ keen on expanding in India

The lender plans to open a full-service branch geared to the institutional and markets business.

Bank of Communications to launch HK private banking

The lender sees Hong Kong capable of attracting investors of private trust funds and investment immigration.

China regulator backs application of 2 Taiwanese banks

CBRC enables upgrading into official branches Cathay United’s Shanghai and Hua Nan Commercial’s Shenzhen offices.

China Merchants applies for establishing Taiwan representative office

The Chinese bank seeks to open banking services in Taiwan under Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.

ICICI Bank inaugurates Singapore branch

Lender seeks to upgrade profile under the “qualified full banking” privileges from Monetary Authority of Singapore.

JPMorgan mulls to beef up Asian private banking

Lender plans to step up non-US business from Asia to 50% from current 20%.

KB Financial gears up for global expansion

Lender's chief said it must prepare to form strategic alliances with global companies.

ANZ inaugurates Chengdu unit

Lender aggressive in China expansion as it seeks for $5bln purchase of KEB's 57% stake.

CIMB Bank Singapore opens new Orchard Branch

Lender's deposit base up 222%, home loans surpassed S$1bln, 61,500 credit cards issued in first year.

China Merchants’ application for Taiwan expansion postponed

Lender's less than 2 year branch in New York prompted Taiwan regulator to delay approval.

Regulator approves ANZ Bank's $373mln China unit

Plans to set up 20 branches in three years as it targets stronger foothold in China.

StanChart keen on Taiwan operations

Reinforces corporate, home lending, and wealth management operations as profit in first seven months reaches US$98.6mln.

HDFC receives clearance to operate in Hong Kong

Lender also looking to offer basket of global investment products to customers across Southeast Asia.