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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.

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.

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.

Affin rejects report of bidding for EON Cap

Affin said it is on a lookout for growth opportunities despite denying move to acquire EON.

Danamon 1Q 2010 profit up 78% at $78mln

Net profit growth attributed to surge in loans and cost of credit improvement.

Bangkok Bank Q1 2010 profit up 24%

Analysts believe net profit growth at $187mln may be sustained due to economic rebound.

China Minsheng 2009 profit up 53% at $1.8bln

Lender's earnings report excludes its $130mln investment in UCBH Holdings that upset its proposed overseas expansion.

China banking crisis inevitable: Andy Xie

When the property market busts, which it will, Chinese banks will see non-performing loans zoom to 20%, forcing a Chinese TARP.

StanChart appoints Sean Wallace head of client relationships

Sean Wallace has record performance in accelerating the growth of lender’s Corporate Finance business.

Affin shows interest in EON Cap takeover

Affin sees EON Cap takeover a possible opportunity to strengthen position in banking industry.

Philippine Bank of Communications equity sale goes on

Lender opted to look forward to divesting 67% of its equity even beyond March deadline.