News
Japan's MUFG, Malaysia's CIMB bid for $1.5-B stake in Thailand's BAY
Japan's MUFG, Malaysia's CIMB bid for $1.5-B stake in Thailand's BAY
Japan versus Malaysia for Thai bank.
China claims NPLs under control
Still manageable said the China Banking Regulatory Commission.
Chinese banks rush to sell subordinated debt
Total debt is a staggering US$24 billion.
HSBC Amanah to complete Malaysian expansion in 2012
Three more branches in 2012.
Philippine banks told not to be complacent
Remain cautious and not be complacent.
CIMB to do more investment banking in Hong Kong
New strengths allow it to be more competitive.
Huge growth for Sharia banking in Indonesia
Average annual growth has been 40% since 2007.
Malaysia's RHB to complete purchase of Indonesia's Mestika by June
Acquisition of Bank Mestika by June.
Moody’s smiles on BPI-PNB merger
Merged bank will become Philippines’ largest with assets of US$29 billion.
India's HDFC Bank opens 87 branches in a day
It's probably a record.
Thailand's SCB wants Laos and Myanmar, not Malaysia and Indonesia
Be regional banks.
Standard Chartered China gets approval for RMB3.3b loan quota
It is the first foreign bank to have been granted approval.
Guangdong opens data center for financial institutions
Fujitsu Technology Corporation builds US$29.5 million center.
Consolidation inevitable for Indian banks
Aim is to create mammoth banks that can compete globally.
Chinese financial reforms a must for GDP growth
Moody's says China must speed-up the pace of financial reform.
India's Bank of Maharashtra to open 220 branches in a year
To expand by 220 branches.
Cross Strait settlements to improve
Selection of Renminbi settlement bank proceeding cautiously.
Commentary
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