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Ambitious Malaysian banks get more aggressive in R&D investments
Hunger becoming leaders fuel their drive.
S&P assigns 'AA-' rating to UOB senior unsecured notes
They're part of a medium-term program.
CNH: Offshore loans set to grow and here's why
Ten years into the internationalisation of the currency, Hong Kong’s yuan loan business has lagged behind other offshore business. Current...
Here's why the "through-train" scheme is a win-win
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), on 10 April, approved in principle, the...
Orix to acquire 6% of Cambodia’s largest commercial bank
Will be largest Japanese investment in Cambodian banking sector.
Singapore’s financial sector takes dim view of future
Only 34% believe business outlook will improve.
Why India rupee is on its path to recovery
Rupee completed its biggest weekly gain since October 2009 amidst optimism over increasing dollar supply. The INR closed at Rs. 63.50 against the USD...
Huishang Bank to IPO in Hong Kong this week
Will become second mainland bank to IPO in HK.
CTBC, Miyazaki Bank forge agreement
CTBC continues expansion into Japan.
Japan’s monetary base hits record high
Rose 43% on Japan’s monetary easing.
China inaugurates Shanghai FTZ
Will first gauge the financial impact of the FTZ.
Domestic banks in Shanghai FTZ get Beijing nod for offshore business
Part of reforms to arrest economic slowdown.
Troubled India rumoured to have world’s third largest banking sector
KPMG said this could happen by 2025.
Singapore keeping wary eye on Indian banks
Concerned about their weakening asset quality.
India’s Finance Ministry now oversees all financial sector regulators
Forward Markets Commission latest to some under FM.
China to strengthen financial ties with ASEAN
Needed to safeguard regional financial stability.
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