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StanChart set to acquire GE Money Singapore

StanChart set to acquire GE Money Singapore

The move is part of the GE’s plan to sell its noncore assets following the financial crisis.

ICBC to take over Bank of East Asia US unit

The first China acquisition of U.S. retail bank is a strategic move for ICBC to further its global expansion

Taiwanese financial holding companies to raise salaries

Companies to hike pay to up to 10% to employees who performed well.

National Australia Bank confronts $450mn class suit

The bank waits to see a statement of claim in the matter while it will vigorously defend the case.

Public Bank's pre-tax profit up 23%

The Public Bank Group recorded a pre-tax profit of US$1.34 billion for 2010. The figure represents a 23 per cent growth from 2009. The Group also recorded a net profit of US$999 million in 2010, 21 per cent higher as compared to US$825 million achieved in 2009.

Metrobank eyes 20 China branches in 5 years

The Philippine's Metrobank plans to have 20 branches in China within five years.

Bank Of Nanjing forecasts 50% 2010 net increase

Bank of Nanjing forecasts that 2010 net profit attributable to shareholders may grow 50 percent year-on-year.

Bangkok Bank reports 2010 net of $808M

Bangkok Bank and its subsidiary companies have reported a net profit of US$808 million for 2010, 19.9 percent higher than in 2009.

Siam Commercial fourth quarter profit up 26%

Thailand economic growth seen to boost the bank's loan demand in 2011.

China's "Big 4" to lend $110B in Q1

Chinese regulators have ordered the nation's four biggest banks to cap their combined new loans in the first quarter at US$110 billion.

BoCom to raise $758mn for renminbi investment fund

The bank’s BoCom International Holdings (Shanghai) Co. will manage the fund that will further diversify its business.

China banks to issue subordinated bonds on financing pressure

Bank of Beijing, China Minsheng, Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and the Industrial Bank issued bonds to supplement capital adequacy ratio.

Bank of East Asia starts offering derivative warrants

The lender committed to launching new investment products to keep pace with market developments and to enhance non-interest income.