India

Acquisition of Pakistan's Askari Bank gets approval

The Fauji Foundation may now acquire majority shares of the Askari Bank.

Pakistan wants more branchless banking

There exists a large ‘financially-excluded’ market in Pakistan.

HDFC Bank to expand by 250 branches in Gujarat

HDFC will focus on expanding in Gujarat, opening 250 branches over the next three years.

India's Dena Bank to restructure SME loans

Dena Bank announced it will work out a loan restructuring package for SMEs.

Indian banks admit massive losses to fraud

Duped out of US$817 million in the last financial year.

HSBC calls off RBS India acquisition

The proposed RBS India acquisition fell through due to HSBC's global cost cutting drive.

Indian banks hit for fake notes in ATMs

Counterfeit notes being dispensed by ATMs.

UOB's new country head for India to prioritize local corporates' expansion in SEAsia

"The expansion journey of India corporations is only just beginning," says Mr Ananthakrishnan.

Consolidation inevitable for Indian banks

Aim is to create mammoth banks that can compete globally.