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Philippine central bank won't impose new lending restrictions

Real demand is seen behind growing demand for real-estate lending.

CTBC Financial to buy Tokyo Star Bank

Tokyo Star will be first Japanese lender acquired by a foreign bank.

Thai banks' increased loan-loss provisions bolsters confidence

It's in line with BoT's 'counter-cyclical buffering'.

Here's why Vietnam's banking system has been in distress this year

Banks' exposure to bankrupt companies is aggravating the situation.

Chinese RMB ranked 11th in world payments currency list

Thanks to all-time high market share of 0.87%.

Lloyds considering sale of Australian banking units

It’s Lloyds latest bid to strengthen capital position.

No scrapping of China’s bank deposit rate ceiling before 2015

Emplacing a deposit insurance system takes priority.

Property loans by Chinese banks surge 130% in H1

Stands at US$212 billion from US$92 billion year-on-year.

Is Maybank now taking huge hit from BII acquisition?

MP claims losses could reach US$787 million.