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Indonesia set to see record Sukuk issuance in 2012: HSBC
Indonesia set to see record Sukuk issuance in 2012: HSBC
The government has already sold US$1.5 billion of local Sukuk in March this year, says HSBC Amanah head Herwin Bustaman.
Danamon's Q1 lending up 23% with $11.6B
Bank Danamon fueled a 23 percent year-on-year growth in loans for Indonesia’s in the first quarter of 2012.
Malaysia's Affin again eyeing 51% of Indonesia's Bank INA Perdana
Affin Bank is still interested in acquiring at least 51 per cent or a majority stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Ina Perdana.
Indonesia wants reciprocity in Singapore operations
Indonesian banks should be given equal treatment in operating in Singapore as a condition for the approval of DBS Bank’s bid for Bank Danamon.
BNI combines insurance with investment products
BNI is expecting to earn more from its bancassurance business with new deals from several insurance companies.
Maybank looking to bid for Philippine Islamic bank
Maybank may bid for Al Amanah Islamic Bank of the Philippines, who is looking to sell a 49% to 100% stake.
RHB Capital expects to begin Indonesia banking this year
A Malaysian financial group remains undeterred by Indonesian moves to cap foreign ownership in its banks.
StanChart, Garuda ink deal to boost expansion
Standard Chartered Bank will collaborate with Garuda to enhance the latter's Garuda Frequent Flyer customer loyalty program.
Panin Group sees no Bank Panin sale this year
Panin Group does not expect to sell its controlling 46 per cent stake in Bank Pan Indonesia this year due anticipated strong growth.
Panin Bank hopes to boost capital by $272.9M
Panin Bank hopes to raise as much as US$272.9 million from the financial markets to strengthen its capitalization.
BNI’s Q1 performance ‘on track’
BNI collected up to Rp 1.8 trillion or US$198 million in new mortgages in the first three months of 2012.
Indonesian credit-card holders reach 14.5 million
Credit cards issued in Indonesia increased to 14.58 million in February from 13.8 million over the corresponding period last year.
Mutiara expects improved value as part of BCA's ATM network
Bank Mutiara is expecting its value to increase by joining the ATM network of BCA.
Indonesia to question DBS on Danamon transaction
The Indonesian central bank is set to discuss with the DBS Group about its plan to buy 99 percent of Bank Danamon shares.
Indonesia to hinder future foreign takeovers of local banks
Indonesian lawmakers resort to using legislative powers as they realize that blocking deals proves futile.
Indonesia's BCA to add up to 3,000 ATMs this year
BCA will add between 2,500 to 3,000 ATMs throughout the country this year, according to its executive director Jahja Setiatmadja.
DBS inks a deal with Fullerton to acquire Bank of Danamon's major stakeholder
DBS plans to acquire remaining less than 30% listed shares from minor shareholders through amandatory tender offer of IDR7,000 per share.
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