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Structure of shareholdings at MHB set to change further

Vietnam's PM has issued a Decision adjusting the chartered capital and structure of the chartered capital of Mekong Delta Housing Development Bank.

Structure of shareholdings at MHB set to change further

Vietnam's PM has issued a Decision adjusting the chartered capital and structure of the chartered capital of Mekong Delta Housing Development Bank.

HDFC Bank's change in asset mix boosts NIMs

HDFC Bank's net profit grew 31% in the third quarter to Rs 1,430 crore despite pressure on margins in a tough macroeconomic environment.

HK Banks resilient: HKMA official

Hong Kong's banks are coping with global economic uncertainty.

Vietnamese banks attracted to Cambodian market

A favourable business environment is urging many Vietnamese banks to invest in Cambodia this year.

RHB upbeat on OSK's regional branches

RHB Capital hopes to get Bank Negara's nod to a proposed merger with OSK Holdings by the early second quarter.

Tycoon may dispose Muamalat to buy car firm: observers

Industry players are speculating that Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary may sell Bank Muamalat to raise RM3 billion for the purchase of Proton Holdings...

BSN to undergo RM100 M business model transformation

BSN has tapped HeiTech Padu Bhd, BML Istirehat and Juris Technologies in embarking on a RM100 million Core Banking Replacement Programme.

CIMB eyes Laos

CIMB Group would apply for a banking licence in Laos in its bid to cover all Asean markets.

Many Vietnamese banks earn trillions of dongs in 2011

Many Vietnamese banks have announced profits of trillions of dong in 2011 despite the many challenges. However, many banks say that these profit...

VietinBank's leasing arm to increase chartered capital

VietinBank Financial Leasing was allowed to raise its chartered capital from VND500 billion to VND800 billion.

CIMB Thai to acquire TM Bank

CIMB Thai Bank plc would acquire TMB Bank, formally known as The Thai Military Bank.

RHB Capital, OSK seek merger approval

RHB Capital Bhd and OSK Holdings Bhd have submitted an application to merge.

OceanBank eyeing foreign investors

Vietnam's OceanBank is looking for a foreign strategic partner.

Philippine banks’ total resources up 10%

The total resources of the Philippine banking system rose by almost 10 percent at the end of September. This is indicative of the public’s continued...

China delays new capital rules for banks

The China Banking Regulatory Commission has postponed the implementation of new criteria for commercial lenders to the second half of 2012. This is...

Plans of Indian banks to form subsidiaries get nixed

The Reserve Bank of India rejected proposals by several banks to launch wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Kim Eng Acquisition, BII Potential Set Stage For Maybank's Regional Growth

The acquisitionof  Kim Eng Holdings and growth potential of Bank Internasional Indonesia will bring regional growth for Maybank. OSK Research said...