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BNP Paribas aims to grow investment banking revenues in Asia to over 3b euros by 2016
BNP Paribas aims to grow investment banking revenues in Asia to over 3b euros by 2016
It's a compounded annualised growth rate on the order of 12%.
Sumitomo enters into deal with Turkey’s largest bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Garanti Bank will cooperate on trade financing.
China attends first FSB meeting in Switzerland
FSB passes Articles of Association and the Procedural Guidelines.
India amends DTA pact with Sweden
India and Sweden have signed a protocol to amend the existing double taxation avoidance pact between the two countries.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia credits retail biz for 1H profit
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia posted a half-year profit of US$3.78 billion.
ING to sell stake in Korea's KB Financial
ING is looking to divest several businesses in Asia, including its stake in KB Financial.
BPI's profit growth predicted to slow sharply
Blame it on high base from trading gains.
Singapore banks weakest in Asia
Earnings to barely grow 2% YoY.
Why we can't expect much from Bank Rakyat Indonesia's net interest income growth until 2014
Awaiting the delayed effect of BRI's 2011 revitalization programme.
Kasikornbank to be the most profitable bank in Thailand
Thanks to its strong fee base and falling cost structure.
Here's why you should switch from BRI to Mandiri
Mandiri had compelling expansion in micro and consumer lending.
Commonwealth Bank reports slight profit increase
Half-year profit inched upward by just 1% to $3.66 billion.
Aussie banks see limited growth in China
Lack of strategic options leads banks to reconsider additional investments in China’s banking sector.
5 investment positives for KB Financial Group
Find out why 2013 will be a good year for KBFG.
Mizuho Financial Group on track to reach FY13 profit target
Check out how well it fared last year.
Here's why large Asian banks have been gaining market share
Current and savings accounts deposits increased 4.9%.
Beware the nasty ATM scam in the Philippines
The culprit seems to be an international organized crime network.
Commentary
Why APAC banks must rethink their approach to the cost reduction challenge
Thailand backs major conglomerates for digital banks but risks stifling innovation