News
BOCHK to inaugurate offshore renminbi bond index
The index aimed to monitor the total returns of offshore renminbi bonds.
ANZ Bank starts issuing renminbi bonds in HK
The issuance is the lender's first Hong Kong RMB offshore bonds oversubscribed 6 times.
Bangkok Bank sees 5-7% loan growth next year
The lender sees net interest margins to remain flat at 3% in 2011.
Kookmin Bank names Lee Chan-gun and Park Ji-woo EVPs
Appointments aimed to improve the stability and efficiency of the bank organization and strengthen its marketing.
South Korea to privatise Korea Development Bank
The government admits KDB privatisation is more difficult task than the Woori’s.
SBI’s non-performing loans affects asset quality
Despite concerns, Fitch has retained highest long-term rating of SBI at AAA with stable outlook.
Deutsche Bank obtains 11 bids for India credit card unit
Banking giants ICICI Bank and Standard Chartered are among the 11 interested.
China Construction Bank to pare down loan scale
The lender follows move of other Chinese banks due to expected tighter loan policy in 2011.
Regulators approve cooperation of BoC with 4 Taiwanese banks
Cooperation to include foreign exchange, trade finance, joint loans, interbank borrowing and staff exchanges.
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