Trade Finance

SWIFT opens new corporate services centre in Malaysia

The centre currently employs around 40 staff.

See how microfinance in India has evolved

The banking system was standing on its head, we just put it back on its feet says Mohammad Yunus, founder of Grameen bank, Bangladeshi Economist...

China and England agree to a reciprocal 3-year RMB currency swap arrangement

The arrangement will be used to finance direct investment between the UK and China.

Philippines reviewing new liquidity management tool

The Philippines is eyeing a tool is that provides deposit and lending facilities and ensure sufficient money supply.

Ex-Im Bank signs MOU with ICICI Bank

The $500m MOU will allow for cooperation on financing projects between India and US.

DBS appoints Vivek Batra as global head of sales for transaction banking

Batra replaces Ken Stratton who has decided to go into semi-retirement after 32 years in banking.

Hong Kong banks' system loans up 9.6% in 2012

Thanks to trade finance and China-related lending.

Consumers warned of risks over Chinese financial products

A senior Chinese banking regulator warned of risks in wealth-management products of Chinese banks.

Hong Kong banks' trade finance to grow 20% in 2013

It's also expected to be more China-biased.