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Philippine banks ordered to upgrade ATM systems
Aim is to cut down on fraud.
UOB to double corporate loans to firms expanding in Indonesia
This will be within the next 3 years.
Mizuho Bank introduces flexible mortgage payment program
First of its kind for a Japanese bank.
PBOC gets tougher on trust loans
Part of crackdown on shadow banking sector.
China Development Bank invests US$2.4 billion in African infrastructure
Investments are in over 30 African countries.
Maybank's profits up 10.4% to RM3.07b
Thanks to steady loan growth.
Bank Muamalat talking of merging again
Is considering a DFI as partner this time.
China to form financial industry super regulator
Will coordinate monetary and financial supervisory policies.
Check out Singapore banks' 'flight-to-safety' theme compared with ASEAN counterparts
NIM has reached an inflection point.
Bank of East Asia obtains RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor approval
It can now invest in China's fixed income market.
POSB Everyday Card relaunches with new partners
Cardholders get 2% cash rebate when using their card overseas.
Russia signs agreement with China Development Bank
Aims to attract financing for large infrastructure projects.
Exim-Bank of China fails in bond sale
Weak demand causes failure.
Kerala to establish Islamic finance institution
Receives go-ahead from the Reserve Bank of India.
Analysts predict 15% profit growth for Kasikornbank by next year
Will it not be affected by sluggish economic growth?
Wing Hang Bank's strong capital position allows for a dividend payout increase
From 35% for FY12 to 50% by FY15.
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