Australia

Small enterprises lending grows to 8.3% as it leads the competition with only 7.86% interest.

Lender in negotiation to dispose assets to win approval of Australia’s regulator.

Lender mulls on spending US$4bln on 2 mega deals as it denied selling Bank Panin stakes.

Parties discuss move to sell assets to appease the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.

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Lender expands presence in the state by taking over RBS's retail and commercial businesses.

IMF Australia to represent 500,000 Australians in accusing lenders of illegally charging US$4.5bln for minor violations.

NAB rivals Santander as they are the likely bidders after two other lenders were removed from the race.

But lender positive that business lending spurt can help drive profit up in next 6 months.

Lender posted above-expected net profit but cautious on Europe credit crisis’ effect on Australian market.

AXA CEO lost interest in bid despite encouraging suggestions from US and Australian investors.

Bank said it has no need for immediate additional wholesale funding amidst Greece and Portugal credit crisis.

NAB seeks inclusion in $3.3bln RBS acquisition as it attempts to win its AXA bid.

CBA bought $235mln VIB shares to capitalise on Vietnam's surging banking demand based from country's demographics.

Australian lender plans to compete with local counterparts to expand its Asian business.

NAB disagrees on ACCC’s ruling on competition issue and undertakes changes to pursue its US$13bln bid. National Australia Bank is considering sweeping changes to keep its A$14 billion (US$13.03 billion) takeover bid for Axa Asia Pacific (APH) alive and ease the regulator's competition concerns.