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Hong Leong may forgo shares sale for EON
Hong Leong may forgo shares sale for EON
Analysts think that HLB is sticking to its all-cash $1.59bln offer to stamp the EON deal.
Bank of China Q1 2010 profit up 41%
Loan expansion propelled by robust economic recovery raised bank’s net profit to $3.84bln.
HSBC has no interest in Korea Exchange stake
CEO Michael Geoghegan no longer showed desire on Lone Star’s stake even as global economy rebounds.
Korea's pension keen on joining KEB, Woori deals
Lender's chair said South Korea’s pension service is eager enter transactions profiting the agency.
Minister says Indian banks had Dubai World exposure
Country's finance minister allayed fears on $537mln exposure as Indian banking system was sound and resilient.
Siam City-Thanachart merger on target
SCIB chief is optimistic that the combined 679 branches will provide room for further expansion.
National Australia Bank eyes RBS deal
NAB seeks inclusion in $3.3bln RBS acquisition as it attempts to win its AXA bid.
China Construction Bank likely to hold rights issue
Lender might follow its local peers in attempting to reduce capital ratios.
HDFC Bank 4Q profit up 33% at $188mln
The above market expectations figures were driven by higher margins and loan growth.
ICICI Q4 profit up 79% at $303mln
Lender's net profit jumped while total income slid by almost 5%.
Hong Leong submits application for EON's takeover
HLB also submitted application for $470.37mln rights issue to Malaysia's central bank for its expansion.
Bank Mandiri Q1 2010 profit up 43%
Lender posted $222.3mln net profit due to lending surge and strong growth in fee income.
Affin rejects report of bidding for EON Cap
Affin said it is on a lookout for growth opportunities despite denying move to acquire EON.
Hang Seng's banker shortage may hamper China expansion
Lender will add personnel in several departments to meet its target 50 China branches.
Commonwealth Bank acquiring Vietnam International Bank's 15% stake
CBA bought $235mln VIB shares to capitalise on Vietnam's surging banking demand based from country's demographics.
ANZ to consider bidding for Korean Exchange stake
Australian lender plans to compete with local counterparts to expand its Asian business.
ICBC acquires Thailand's ACL Bank for $550mln
Chinese megabank seeks to expand into Mekong River region using ACL as platform.
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