Trade Finance

More Pakistan banks join ADB's finance program

The participation of NIB Bank Ltd. and Soneri Bank Ltd. in the ADB's Trade Finance Program  means there are now 13 Pakistani banks signed up to the...

More Pakistan banks join ADB's finance program

The participation of NIB Bank Ltd. and Soneri Bank Ltd. in the ADB's Trade Finance Program  means there are now 13 Pakistani banks signed up to the...

Nomura appoints Junko Nakagawa CFO and director

The lender also named Jasjit Bhattai as deputy president coinciding the delegation of its first female CFO.

Bursa Malaysia names Dato' Tajuddin Atan CEO

Atan has 24 years experience in finance and banking industry as well as familiarity to the Malaysian capital market and the exchange business.

More Vietnam banks to list in stock exchange

The quick recovery of Vietnam's economy and the need to improve banks' position and competitiveness in the market have prompted them to list their...

CIMB gets SC approval for euro MTN

The CIMB group received approval from the Securities Commission for a multi-currency euro medium term note programme  of up to US$1 billion or its...

The world after the G20 Summit in Seoul

Progress on financial reforms was made in Seoul but diverging national approaches are in evidence.

Chinatrust Financial to raise US$1.97bln via rights issue

The company mulls selling 3.35bln common shares to increase its working capital and strengthen its financial structure.

StanChart to appoint 1,800 for its trading operations

The lender plans to expand in underwriting securities denominated in the Chinese currency and boost trading on behalf of clients in equities.

TBB to assist Taiwanese enterprises in China

TBB will to promote personnel exchange and renminbi-based loans to Taiwanese enterprises in China. A MOU with the Bank of Beijing will be signed. Ac...

Maybank expects $29.75bln transaction value for trade finance

Bank's performance and rebounding economy prompts lender to dominate more than 22.6% of trade finance pie.

China Construction may reschedule $11bln financing plan

Lender considers moving rights issue early next year behind uncertain market conditions.

StanChart okays India listing bid

Shareholders give approval for up to $1bln IDR offering while seeking anchor investors.

UniCredit pulls trade team out of Singapore

The bank's Forfaiting & Trade Finance business moved to Hong Kong, headed by Charles Brough and Florence Kwan.

Hana Bank's ringgit notes get 'A'

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services had assigned its 'A' long-term issue ratings to the Malaysian ringgit senior unsecured notes issued by Hana Bank...

Standard Chartered and IFC enter $1.25 billion deal

Standard Chartered and World Bank Group member IFC have agreed to develop a $1.25 billion funding partnership to facilitate global trade finance.