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Why the BAY-BTMU merger is good for long-term

Why the BAY-BTMU merger is good for long-term

It will improve BAY's ompetitiveness in the corporate loan segment.

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UBS Japan fined US$100 million over LIBOR fixing

US says UBS traders wanted to get rich quick.

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Japanese banks are world’s biggest overseas lenders again

Large domestic deposit base fueling expansion.

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China to continue widening access to banking sector

Praises Alibaba tie-up with China Minsheng.

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India eases up on government bond purchases by FIIs

Aimed at halting debilitating rupee fall.

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China's RMB711b worth of new loans in August slightly dismays analysts

But MLT loans are finally rebounding.

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Shadow banking in China resumes massive growth

End to cash crunch fueling recovery.

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Cybercriminals increasingly targeting Asian banks

Online banking malware increases 29% in Q2.

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Joint efforts vital to curbing risks in China's banking sector

China pushes for more coordination among regulatory agencies.

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Moody’s downgrade hits 11 Indian banks

ICICI, SBI among those involved.

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CIMB bags first major deal in Taiwan

Is joint bookrunner for US$400 million bond deal.

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Low ATM penetration plagues India

Rural areas remain under served.

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Banking reforms continue in China

Will include deposit insurance.

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China’s banks post weakest results in years

Due to interest rate liberalization and weak economy.

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ICBC and Bank of China report improved profits in Q2

Big Four banks boosted by sharp spike in fees.

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Assets of Chinese banks hit US$22.9 trillion in July

Liabilities rose 14% to US$21.4 trillion, however.

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Indian banks’ profitability at its lowest since 2009

But the worst is yet to come.

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