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UBS now largest private bank in Asia-Pacific
Indicates UBS’ resurgence following recent scandals.
HSBC China with new tax payment service
First of its kind among all foreign banks in Shanghai.
Citibank Korea launches automated cross-border sweeping services
Becomes first bank to offer this liquidity management solution.
PBOC signs MoU with FDIC
Agreement covers technical assistance and other concerns.
Indonesia’s banking credit to slow down in 2014
Caused by effort to stabilize the economy. Central bank governor Agus Martowardojo expects credit to expand slower from 15.5% to 16.3% next year from...
Here's why some Asian Central Banks are raising rates
An easy exit from their current account deficits?
Aussie central bank gets US$8.8 billion from government
Infusion to strengthen the bank’s financial position.
RCBC sold 89% stake in Bankard to PBB Trust
Purchase price yet to be revealed.
BoCom buys Shanghai office building
It’s one of China's biggest office transactions.
Brunei Islamic takes chair of China-ASEAN IBA
Becomes second chair of the association.
SGX and BOC to jointly develop China’s capital markets
Explore joint development of renminbi products and services.
JPMorgan will offer mutuals in China
Fund will go to institutional and corporate investors.
India could soon launch interest rate futures
Part of move to deepen its financial markets.
How banks will benefit from infrastructure services in India
Indian banks are staring at the prospect of an increase in non-performing assets, mainly due to their large exposure to infrastructure sector. Infra...
China Everbright’s IPO could be HK’s biggest this year
Five more Chinese banks could also IPO in HK.
Nomura Singapore takes stake in Karnataka Bank
Pays US$2.1 billion for 1.17 million shares.
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