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MUFJ fined US$250 million for breaking financial sanctions

MUFJ fined US$250 million for breaking financial sanctions

New York State claims bank did business with Iran, Sudan and Myanmar.

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Why Korean banks will still suffer from asset quality pressure

Ugly months are looming.

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“Banking University” could rise in Singapore

BNP Paribas plans banking university to raise level of financial services skills.

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China’s cash squeeze worsening

Liquidity shortage the worst in seven years.

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Dearth of professionals limiting Islamic financing’s growth

The industry is short of 30,000 people.

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India strengthening Exim Bank

Adds US$517 million to finance exports of heavy industry goods.

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China banking system’s net forex purchases plunge 340%

Capital inflows suggest renminbi appreciation.

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Hong Kong residents investing more in RMB products

RMB assets to rise to 32% of their portfolios.

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Check out how Japanese megabanks will comply with new law

Will seek approval from shareholders this month.

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M&A binge predicted for Philippine banks

Will be led by mid-sized commercial banks.

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Do you know how much Singapore banks’ CEOs are paid?

The youngest CEO is the highest paid.

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Philippines wants rural banks to expand operations

Over a third of towns without banking offices.

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PBOC warns anew against shadow banking

Says there is a need to strengthen disclosure.

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IBT to issue Thailand's first-ever sukuk

Islamic Bank of Thailand will use proceeds to hike capital.

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China to introduce deposit insurance system

Will lay the basis for interest rate liberalization in banking sector.

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India moves against rising restructured debt risk

Orders banks to boost reserves to 5% from 2.75%.

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Islamic trade finance predicted to be the preferred choice in emerging markets

These markets include Indonesia and Malaysia.

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