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Singapore banks slam Volcker Rule; demand exemptions

One banker’s feast is another’s poison pill it seems.

Singapore banks slam Volcker Rule; demand exemptions

One banker’s feast is another’s poison pill it seems.

Malaysian banking system posts solid numbers

Malaysia’s banking system capitalisation remained strong with the risk-weighted capital ratio and core capital ratio at 14.9% and 12.9%.

Agribank to restructure, revert focus to agri, rural devt

Vietnam may approve the plan to restructure Agribank this February, wherein it reverts its focus to agriculture and rural development.

Mizuho's 9-month net profit down 35.8% to $3.6B

Mizuho Financial Group's net profit in the April-December 2011 period went down by 35.8 percent to US$3.6 billion.

Government-owned bank in Philippines’ biggest public issuance

Land Bank of the Philippines said it raised P10.5 billion from the sale of Tier-2 notes.

ANZ leads Australia's growth drive in Asia

The ANZ Group is seeking a licence in Thailand as National Australia Bank opens its first branch in India. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra...

RBI: cash reserve ratio is more than a liquidity tool

The 50 basis points cut in the cash reserve ratio by the RBI was described as "dovish" by a senior bank official.   "The RBI has adopted a more...

Structure of shareholdings at MHB set to change further

Vietnam's PM has issued a Decision adjusting the chartered capital and structure of the chartered capital of Mekong Delta Housing Development Bank.

HDFC Bank's change in asset mix boosts NIMs

HDFC Bank's net profit grew 31% in the third quarter to Rs 1,430 crore despite pressure on margins in a tough macroeconomic environment.

HK Banks resilient: HKMA official

Hong Kong's banks are coping with global economic uncertainty.

Vietnamese banks attracted to Cambodian market

A favourable business environment is urging many Vietnamese banks to invest in Cambodia this year.

RHB upbeat on OSK's regional branches

RHB Capital hopes to get Bank Negara's nod to a proposed merger with OSK Holdings by the early second quarter.

Tycoon may dispose Muamalat to buy car firm: observers

Industry players are speculating that Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary may sell Bank Muamalat to raise RM3 billion for the purchase of Proton Holdings...

BSN to undergo RM100 M business model transformation

BSN has tapped HeiTech Padu Bhd, BML Istirehat and Juris Technologies in embarking on a RM100 million Core Banking Replacement Programme.

CIMB eyes Laos

CIMB Group would apply for a banking licence in Laos in its bid to cover all Asean markets.

Many Vietnamese banks earn trillions of dongs in 2011

Many Vietnamese banks have announced profits of trillions of dong in 2011 despite the many challenges. However, many banks say that these profit...

VietinBank's leasing arm to increase chartered capital

VietinBank Financial Leasing was allowed to raise its chartered capital from VND500 billion to VND800 billion.