China
China Merchants Bank mulls capital boost via external sources
China Merchants Bank mulls capital boost via external sources
The bank aims to grow its loans by 16% in 2011 as its capital adequacy ratio is lower than that of its major rivals.
China keen on establishing currency settlement scheme with Taiwan
The move aimed to further boost business of China in Taiwan as economic exchanges across the Taiwan Strait are increasing daily.
ICBC fourth quarter profit up 32% to $5.7bn
Rising interest rates have helped China’s “Big Four” banks record double-digit profit surge.
China: Getting to the retail banking customer
Rebalancing growth
China banking system stable, says Moody's
Moody's said the outlook for China's banking system is stable over the next 12 to 18 months. It added that the country's banks have adequate cushions against rising non-performing loans.
Industrial Bank plans $7.62bn bond sale
The lender to use proceeds to increase stake in Union Trust to 56%.
GRGbanking tackles ATM software market
They will launch a software suite which will provide a selection of standard software that is required in the Financial Self Service Area.
GRGbanking net profit grew 22.48% in 2010
Net income rose 24.25 per cent to US$80.14 million, according to GRG Banking Equipment.
China Construction Bank fourth quarter $3.73bn profit below expectation
The lender’s falls short of the expected $4.17bn forecast and posted a $610mn impairment charge.
ATMI and RBR launched China ATMs 2011 Conference
It is the only dedicated ATM conference in China-the world’s fastest growing ATM market.
BOC's after tax profit up 28.52%
BOC achieved profit after tax of US$16.7 billion, a year-on-year growth of 28.52 per cent.
ABC boosts SME financing
By end of 2010, ABC's SME customers reached 63,485 and small-sized enterprises were 39,965, with an increase of 2,076 and 2,338 respectively compared with the beginning of 2010.
ABC launches English online banking service
To enrich and improve its services, Agricultural Bank of China launched its the English-version corporate online banking service.
ICBC Bill Department optimizes business portfolio
The ICBC Bill Department registered a transaction turnover of more than US$132.5 billion and US$158 million in profit.
60% of consumers in Asia Pacific paid bills online last year:Visa
97% of those said they would continue to pay bills online over the next six months.
Hua Xia Bank reports 59% surge in net profit
Hua Xia Bank's net profits in 2010 hit US$907.6 million, representing an increase of 59 percent from the previous year.
Shanghai Bank selects Tata's banking solution
Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank tapped Tata Consulting Services' core banking solution, Bancs.
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