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US Export-Import Bank to finance Indonesian banks

11 Indonesian banks to claim $1bln as US taps Indonesian market for exports through Ex-Im Bank.

US Export-Import Bank to finance Indonesian banks

11 Indonesian banks to claim $1bln as US taps Indonesian market for exports through Ex-Im Bank.

Standard Chartered strikes deal with China’s Agricultural Bank

MoU enabled lenders to work in wholesale and retail banking operations starting in Hong Kong.

National Australia Bank rejects reports of UK pullout

Optimism on Clydesdale operations continues despite distressed British economy and Fitch’s comment that maintenance serves risk.

KB Financial chair nominee pitches for Woori deal

Euh Yoon-dae sees Woori as primary target to diversify group’s operations just as Woori wants privatisation.

India approves $1.34bln infusion in 5 PSU banks

Move to leverage infused amount to enable lending $16.8bln to productive sectors in the economy.

Maybank allots $4.9mln to improve customer service

Pilot customer service transformation programme to upgrade all bank’s frontline personnel in 70 branches.

Hong Leong-EON Bank merger poses problem on employees

National Union of Bank Employees hits Bank Negara’s non-consultation with union on looming merger’s adverse effects.

ICICI Bank to focus on rural sector

Lender also plans to reduce exposure to personal loan after suffering big losses.

China regulator cautions banks of loan risks

China Banking Regulatory Commission continues to tighten bank lending as liquidity problems remain as threats.

Nomura and MBK Partners discuss KEB bid

Parties in early talks for joint bid for KEB even as ANZ showed interest.

China’s Agriculture Bank IPO targets $28bln

Lender kicked off the pre-marketing process for the $10bln-$15bln from Hong Kong and $8.9bln-$13bln Shanghai IPO.

BOJ to redirect money to industries with growth potential

As a long-term approach to beating deflation, the Bank of Japan is expected to announce details of a new loan scheme amidst Europe debt woes.

India to inject $1.32bln to state-run banks

The government aid worth 62.11 billion rupees will be injected into five state-run banks for their capital and lending needs.

StanChart ruled out interest in acquiring KEB

SC First Bank Chief Executive, Richard Hill, said their strategy in Korea is an organic one.

Regulator authorizes Agricultural Bank of China’s IPO

Move ends speculations on deferment of $30bln IPO due to lukewarm interest and concerns.

SBI mulls launching $4.27bln rights issue in 2011

India government eyed to subscribe in the multibillion rights issue to take place in H2FY11.

Societe Generale unit and Japaninvest join forces

Alliance expected to offer coverage representing 25% of global market capitalisation.