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NAB to seek Axa Asia asset buyers

Lender in negotiation to dispose assets to win approval of Australia’s regulator.

NAB to seek Axa Asia asset buyers

Lender in negotiation to dispose assets to win approval of Australia’s regulator.

KTB reveals measures to unburden customers

Krung Thai has determined remedies to soften the impact from the political unrest on clients. The bank will be extending the repayment period, use...

Krungsri Group issues alleviation measures

Bank of Ayudhya and its subsidiaries issued measures to alleviate the plights of customers suffering from the recent political crisis. It will be...

Political turmoil could impact Thai banks' profitability – Fitch

But rating agency said Thai banks' overall financial positions should remain relatively strong in 2010.

Hong Leong ups net income by 3.5%

The quarter ending in March 2010 shows an uptake in loan growth momentum for Hong Leong Bank. Loans growth rebounded to 8 percent year-on-year in...

ANZ plans to boost its Asian growth strategy

Lender mulls on spending US$4bln on 2 mega deals as it denied selling Bank Panin stakes.

Fitch: Japan's mega banks' profit growth uncertain

Lenders had anemic recovery despite large common stock issuance that boosted their core capitalisation.

Hatton records Rs.652.8 million post-tax profit

HNB's first quarter pre-tax profit increased to US$10.49 million from US$10.33 million in the same period last year. The Group's pre-tax profit for...

EON Cap’s board accepts Hong Leong acquisition bid

Bid serves "best interest" for EON Cap after mulling on recommendations of Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs.

HSBC Malaysia profit up 20% to $67mln

Domestic demand in banking and sustained growth in regional markets prop up net profit increase.

CIMB Niaga enhances remittance service to migrant workers

Offers remittance, credit services to Indonesian workers as they sent $2.34bln to native country in 2009.

Hang Seng puts up new mainland headquarters

Hang Seng Bank China has agreed to purchase about 7,000 square metres of office and retail space in Shanghai's financial district for a total...

Thai banking keeps stable outlook amid violence

Moody's is maintaining its stable outlook on Thailand's banking system despite the recent escalation of violence in the country. This is based on the...

ICICI bank to take over Bank of Rajasthan

“Expensive” $668mln deal extends ICICI presence in India's northwestern desert state of Rajasthan.

Chinatrust Financial board approves 2.5bln share issue

Price per share of private placement tagged at US$0.51 allows firm to raise US$1.3bln.

Hong Leong's offer for EON Cap too low

EON's independent financial adviser Credit Suisse's statement left lender's board in dilemma.

Metrobank profit up 23% to $56mln

Lender said growth attributed to approximately $33mln rise in other operating income.