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Deutsche Bank China's sub-branch plans in Shanghai FTZ get go-ahead
Deutsche Bank China's sub-branch plans in Shanghai FTZ get go-ahead
Will focus on cross-border transactions.
Here's what could lead Singapore banks to remain focused on funding
Just in case liquidity tightness ensues.
Why 2013 is just the beginning of NPL waves for China banks
Around RMB 5trn expected over the next five years.
Hong Kong has 30 billionaires
Most originally came from the mainland, however.
NPLs become a booming business for Korean banks
Generates annual return rate of up to 10%.
India’s Yes Bank takes on US$125 million loan from IFC
Will use it as loans to SMEs.
4 biggest lowlights behind HSBC's third quarter results
FX income fell 31% to US$660m.
UOB's robust business banking to offset retail banking dip
Regional markets will also drive growth.
Bank of China launches "Micro-Bank"
It’s also available through WeChat and Yixin.
Analysts predict OCBC's loan growth to stick to 'high single digits'
What could drive this jump?
HSBC's loan growth edged up by a tad 1.7%
Find out what drove this rise.
HSBC's net interest margin widened to 2.22% in 3Q
Hopes now pinned on QE tapering.
Singapore banks' loan growth outstrips deposit growth
Is this a cause for worry?
China to better tackle NPLs
Wary that spike could threaten structural reforms.
Yakuza loan scandal widens
Shinsei Bank admits doing business with mobsters.
Hong Kong, Singapore among eight NBAD banking hubs
Part of NBAD’s plans for domestic and international expansion.
Philippine bank lending rises 16%
Supports sustained expansion of productive sectors of the economy.
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