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$76mln deal will add 69 US branches to NAB's US network and $2.2bln in new deposits.

Possible easing on banking regulation encourages up to 8 foreign lenders to establish unit.

Agency expects no immediate change in ratings as lenders' profitability expected to remain weak in FY2011.

Reports say company in initial stage of negotiation to acquire 51% KEB stake amounting $3.6bln.

British bank HSBC is in talks that could lead to five separate management buyouts of its private equity fund management businesses as banks go back to focusing on core operations.

Source said Australian lender leaves Banco Santander in race due to concerns on market conditions.

Lender aims to replenish capital as banks could face losses if debts not repaid.

Lender belied reports saying lender joined StanChart in bidding for Lone Star's 51% KEB stake.

Japanese banks have overcome the stress scenario in 2008 but still has low operating profits relative to balance sheets.

Discussion revolves on whether next chair needs to have strong government connections or not.

Region’s share in $1tln Islamic finance industry expected to increase amidst European and Dubai credit crises.

The $849mln bonds issuance is expected to realise 12% capital adequacy.

Companies failed to maintain outstanding debt issues performance as measured by Fitch’s revised hybrid notching criteria.

Subscriptions for $5.9bln issue beginning on Wednesday is part of fundraising wave by Chinese banks.

Exclusivity agreement prevents AXA from seeking bids from other banks for 6 weeks.

China regulator’s approval would give BEA license to sell $732bln worth of bonds.