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Yes Bank seeks to speed-up growth
Yes Bank seeks to speed-up growth
Eyes Royal Bank of Scotland Group’s retail assets to attain this aim.
Philippine banks' lending slowed to 14% in November
Slowdown was most evident in trade and construction.
Korean banks' earnings to fall short of consensus estimate
Blame it on additional provisioning to meet tighter FSS guidelines.
Chinese banks’ new loans may soar by 83%
Here’s how the 4 big banks drive the momentum.
Bank Rakyat Indonesia's NPL to move closer to 2% in January
It's on a declining trend.
Three banks want Rabobank's Indonesian unit
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China seeks strong presence in Indonesia.
S. Korean banks to lend more to smaller firms in 2013
Eighteen Korean banks are planning to lend a combined 30.8 trillion won to SMEs this year.
Hong Leong Bank unveils new Wise credit card
Cardholders can have up to 10% cash back benefit.
Delaying Basel III implementation a boon for Korean banks
It's a missed opportunity for Korea to strengthen its bank regulatory framework, says Moody's.
Malaysian Islamic finance sector gains global ground
Malaysia’s Islamic finance services sector now boasts of the world’s largest sukuk market.
Yes Bank, IndusInd target Indian retail assets of RBS
Yes Bank and IndusInd Bank are negotiating to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's Indian retail assets.
Online banking fraud in Malaysia on the decline
Efforts by Malaysian banks to ensure the safety of e-banking services are paying off.
Indonesian credit card issuers brace for tougher competition
Credit cards in circulation in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 17 million this year.
Myanmar to reform banking system
Myanmar has set its sights on overhauling its battered and distrusted banking system.
China to use forex reserves for commercial loans
China has set up an office to handle trusted loans of foreign exchange reserves.
Improved access to credit urged in Thailand
Thai experts wants reduction of people's dependence on loan sharks be pushed on to the national agenda.
Competition in Korean card industry intensifies
Woori Financial will spin off its credit-card unit.
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