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Sumitomo Mitsui's Q3 net grows by $1.39bln

Sumitomo Mitsui's Q3 net grows by $1.39bln

The bank raked in the highest profit in seven quarters and topped combined profits of Japan's megabanks.

AmBank profits up by 12.6% on net loans growth

The AmBank group recorded a profit of US$224 million for nine months ending 31 March. The after tax and minority interest figure translates to a 12.6 percent growth over the previous corresponding period.

DBS interested in investing in Chinese bank

Possible investment in a mainland lender is part of DBS' aggressive expansion plan.

Japanese bank lending plunges to all-time low since 2005

Japanese bank lending slumped to its lowest since 2005, with some firms deferring capital investments while others turned to bond markets in a bid to raise funds.

Indian banks complain of high valuations in Indonesia

Overvalued stake offers shun SBI and Union Bank of India from buying Indonesian banks.

Thanachart is top bidder for Siam City stake

A person familiar with the deal said Thanachart offered $984.3 million for the SCIB's 47.6 percent stake.

Bank of Communications to receive capital from government

A source said the threat of seizing control over lender prompted China’s Ministry of Finance move.

Fitch cautions Chinese banks of huge ‘bubble risk’

The agency issued warning after it downgraded China Merchants and China CITIC over bad debt.

HSBC, Thanachart among the remaining Siam City bidders

Lenders still eager to acquire 47.6 percent stake in Siam City after three other bidders quit.

Korea Exchange Bank's 2009 net grows by 13.9%

Lower loan-loss reserves and a one-off gain attributed to KEB's growth.

EON Capital turns down Hong Leong's bid

EON said Hong Leong's $1.4 billion offer undermined former's latest projected growth.

Korea Development Bank quits bid for Siam City

HSBC, Bank of Nova Scotia and Hong Leong remain as bidders after KDB saw potential risks.

HSBC belies report on China bank acquisition plans

Bank's chief said 19 percent stake in BoCom was enough as it abides by China's policies.

Siam City's suitors to submit final bids

HSBC and KDB compete to seize the chance of extending operations in the under-banked country.

ING Asia Private Bank renamed Bank of Singapore

OCBC has completed the acquisition of Singapore-based ING Asia Private Bank Limited and its subsidiaries for approximately US$1,446 million.

South Korea mulls hastening sale of Woori Finance

Sale of 16 percent stake of the financial firm speeds up its privatisation.

China bank stocks collapse to pre-crisis levels as fears mount

China's tightening efforts in lending are causing stock market panic, bringing down bank valuations close to recession levels.