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NAB quits competition for RBS branches
NAB quits competition for RBS branches
Source said Australian lender leaves Banco Santander in race due to concerns on market conditions.
China regulator to study Agricultural Bank's IPO bid
Lender aims to replenish capital as banks could face losses if debts not repaid.
ANZ says it didn’t bid for KEB stake
Lender belied reports saying lender joined StanChart in bidding for Lone Star's 51% KEB stake.
Moody’s: Hurdles remain for Japanese banks
Japanese banks have overcome the stress scenario in 2008 but still has low operating profits relative to balance sheets.
Analysts debate on next KB Financial chair's qualification
Discussion revolves on whether next chair needs to have strong government connections or not.
HSBC Amanah forecasts strong Asian sukuk sales
Region’s share in $1tln Islamic finance industry expected to increase amidst European and Dubai credit crises.
China Minsheng gains approval for subordinated bonds offering
The $849mln bonds issuance is expected to realise 12% capital adequacy.
Fitch downgrades select Taiwan financial institutions' hybrid ratings
Companies failed to maintain outstanding debt issues performance as measured by Fitch’s revised hybrid notching criteria.
Bank of China set to release convertible bond
Subscriptions for $5.9bln issue beginning on Wednesday is part of fundraising wave by Chinese banks.
AXA grants NAB extension to win regulator’s nod
Exclusivity agreement prevents AXA from seeking bids from other banks for 6 weeks.
BEA's China unit eyes issuing yuan bonds
China regulator’s approval would give BEA license to sell $732bln worth of bonds.
RBS upgrades Asian investment banking with key appointments
Appointments of 4 RBS high calibre heads aimed to provide world class banking in region.
StanChart earns $540mln from India sale
Lender had $210mln shortfall from targeted $750mln behind new India rule and European debt crisis.
Moody upgrades RHB’s financial strength rating to Positive
Net interest margin improvement, more comfortable loan-to-deposit ratio, healthier capital adequacy, and management stability boosted ratings.
Fitch gives CIMB Bank BBB+ rating with Positive Outlook
Upgrades Individual Rating from C to B/C due to improved balance sheet position and earnings.
NAB, Santander move ahead in RBS unit sale
Source said lenders topped rival BBVA as the latter failed to provide better offer.
Commonwealth Bank capitalises on small businesses
Small enterprises lending grows to 8.3% as it leads the competition with only 7.86% interest.
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