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China to cut bank card fees
China to cut bank card fees
Move aims to spark domestic consumption in wake of inevitable economic slowdown.
New Zealand banks leads in loan-to-deposit ratio
Bests 13 other Asia-Pacific countries, said Moody's Investors Service.
This is what HSBC's China stake restructuring does to its capital position
It increases HSBC's 2013 fully loaded Basel III core Tier 1 ratio by 80bp to 11.5%.
Check out Maybank's new debit card featuring Superman
The card targets young adults and will be available in 1Q13.
Shinhan Bank raises $350-M through bonds
Shinhan Bank will have US350 million to refinance its debts and extend loans to smaller companies.
Philippine Business Bank to IPO
February IPO could earn some US$99 million.
Bank Muamalat to expand branch network
Will sell sukuk Islamic bonds to finance expansion.
Mizuho Securities M&A team to be based in Singapore
Investment banker to open advisory business to leverage M&A boom in Asia.
See how US investors are now more positive on China banks
They say China banks’ valuations are not expensive despite the 40% share price rally.
PNB-Allied Bank merger to be completed in February
Consolidated earnings expected to decline 7.5% to PHP5.7b this year.
Boediono prods banks to lend more to young businessmen
Indonesian Vice President Boediono said entrepreneurs have a crucial role in development.
Bangkok Bank expects loan growth to continue in 2013
Bangkok Bank expects further loan growth after the 9.1-percent expansion in 2012.
Heat Map: Guess the only banking system in Asia which got positive rating from Moody's
Clue: definitely not India and Vietnam.
3 reasons why DBS will likely report positive 4Q12 results
China's improvement proves to be a boon.
Analyst predicts 21% net profit growth for Bangkok Bank in 2013F
Profit also grew 21% in 2012.
Kasikornbank's earnings dropped 16% to THB7.7b in 4Q12
But overall profit for FY12 grew 46%.
Renminbi clearing in Taiwan could begin this week
Central bank finalizing preparations for start of renminbi operations.
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