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Bankers Association of the Philippines appoints Alberto Villarosa as president
Mr Villarosa is also the President and CEO of Security Bank Corporation.
Bankers Association of the Philippines appoints Alberto Villarosa as president
Mr Villarosa is also the President and CEO of Security Bank Corporation.
Citi makes $2.9B profit in Q1 with India, China stake sales
The sale of Citigroup stakes in India and China boosted the bank's revenue as it profited US$2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2012.
Malaysia's CIMB close to acquiring 60% stake in Philippines' BoC
CIMB's acquisition of a 60% stake in the Bank of Commerce is now awaiting the Philippine central bank's approval.
Malaysia's Affin again eyeing 51% of Indonesia's Bank INA Perdana
Affin Bank is still interested in acquiring at least 51 per cent or a majority stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Ina Perdana.
Janata Bank Nepal going public in May
Janata Bank Nepal Limited has completed preparations for initial public offering.
China lauded by IMF and WB for improved bank regulations
Chinese banks have made "significant improvements in risk measurement and risk management", according to experts of the IMF and World Bank.
Indonesia to question DBS on Danamon transaction
The Indonesian central bank is set to discuss with the DBS Group about its plan to buy 99 percent of Bank Danamon shares.
HSBC Singapore cuts over 100 jobs
HSBC cut over 100 jobs in Singapore representing just over 3 percent of its 3,000-strong workforce in the city-state.
Merger creates Japan's biggest trust bank
Three Japanese trust banks have been merged last Sunday to create the nation 's biggest trust bank.
BDO to raise $1B core capital through rights offer
BDO Unibank Inc would raise $1 billion addtional capital through a rights offer.
Kiatnakin Bank's merger with Phatra to be finalised by August
Kiatnakin Bank plans to complete its merger with Phatra Capital by August, with revenue from the integrated business to be recognised by the fourth...
Vietnam bank merger deals expected to mushroom
State Bank of Vietnam's efforts to speed up the bank restructuring process is expected to lure five to eight banks in mergers this year.
Bank BJB agrees to a higher dividend
The shareholders of Bank BJB approved the disbursement of a dividend at Rp 61.07 or 0.66 US cents a piece for the 2011 financial year.
"We are in growth mode for funds services in Asia": Citi's Cheeping Yap
Yap, Citi's new head of fund services, aims to expand Citi's fund services to China and Korea, and change some systems.
Public Bank declares cash dividend for FY2011
Public Bank has declared a cash dividend of 48 sen per share for financial year ended Dec 31, 2011.
DongA Bank wants name retained in case of merger
DongA Bank will consider merging with another lender if shareholders approve it on late March.
Chinese senior bankers subjected to stricter standards
Senior management of China's financial enterprises under the central government will have less discretion in running their firms.