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Boediono prods banks to lend more to young businessmen

Indonesian Vice President Boediono said entrepreneurs have a crucial role in development.

Boediono prods banks to lend more to young businessmen

Indonesian Vice President Boediono said entrepreneurs have a crucial role in development.

Bangkok Bank expects loan growth to continue in 2013

Bangkok Bank expects further loan growth after the 9.1-percent expansion in 2012.

Renminbi clearing in Taiwan could begin this week

Central bank finalizing preparations for start of renminbi operations.

PNB, Allied Bank gets a go-ahead to merge

Merger to be completed in February.

Yes Bank seeks to speed-up growth

Eyes Royal Bank of Scotland Group’s retail assets to attain this aim.

Philippine banks' lending slowed to 14% in November

Slowdown was most evident in trade and construction.

Korean banks' earnings to fall short of consensus estimate

Blame it on additional provisioning to meet tighter FSS guidelines.

Chinese banks’ new loans may soar by 83%

Here’s how the 4 big banks drive the momentum.

Three banks want Rabobank's Indonesian unit

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China seeks strong presence in Indonesia.

S. Korean banks to lend more to smaller firms in 2013

Eighteen Korean banks are planning to lend a combined 30.8 trillion won to SMEs this year.

Hong Leong Bank unveils new Wise credit card

Cardholders can have up to 10% cash back benefit.

Delaying Basel III implementation a boon for Korean banks

It's a missed opportunity for Korea to strengthen its bank regulatory framework, says Moody's.