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Hang Seng eyes Zhongshan's HK enterprises
Hang Seng eyes Zhongshan's HK enterprises
Hang Seng Bank officially opened its sub-branch in Zhongshan, Guangdong province. The new sub-branch offers comprehensive banking services for both...
ANZ and Finance Sector Union clash
FSU argues bank's plan to open Manila operations hub could cost 100 jobs in Australia.
Bank Central Asia launches Islamic lending division
BCA Syariah is lender's answer to growing demand for Islamic banking of 85% of Indonesia's population.
Affin to complete Bank Ina takeover by Q3
Malaysian bank's shareholder Boustead saw Malaysian lender's move essential to gain foothold in Indonesia.
Kookmin chief to push mega-bank initiative
Lender confident of being leader in merger and acquisitions drive despite facing difficulties and controversies.
Industrial Commercial Bank of China to enter India
Move to open ICBC Mumbai branch follows China’s nod for SBI Shanghai to lend in Renminbi.
BEA commits to Northern China development
BEA became the first locally-incorporated foreign bank to open a branch in Hebei Province with its Shijiazhuang branch.
Commonwealth Bank launches first branch in China
Lender keen to focus business on natural resources trade, infrastructure financing and structure asset finance industries.
Agricultural Bank of China launches Australia office
Assistance from Austrade and New South Wales government paved way to lender's Sydney office opening.
Bank of America chief keen on China expansion
Moynihan revealed few detail on lender's move that includes obtaining securities license over next several years.
Korea Exchange Bank cautioned for sloppy branch management
Lax management of Tokyo, Los Angeles and Sydney branches can result to sanction by regulator.
BEA opens 3rd Guangdong sub-branch
BEA has opened a third "cross-location" sub-branch in Huizhou, Guangdong Province. This is made possible under the liberalisation measures of...
Bank of America mulls China expansion
China is premiere destination as US lender broadens business abroad while local operations lag behind rivals.
Principal Financial eyes Thailand operations through CIMB tie-up
US company seeks mutual fund and asset management business as it targets 20% growth overseas market.
ANZ secures India license
Bank's offering of retail and wholesale services and opening of office in country are now possible.
StanChart aims India listing by end of March
Lender plans raising $750mln as it nears to become first foreign company to list in India.
JPMorgan strengthens its Malaysia commercial bank unit
Expansion includes integration of its in-country treasury management service as part of $1 billion global investment.
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