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CITIC Bank's net profit surged 13.4% to RMB30.9b
Boosted by strong fee income growth.
CCB out to buy Brazilian bank
Is currently in talks with Banco Industrial e Comercial SA.
StanChart reports weak profit growth
Says growth was in “low single digit".
China Citic Bank reports 33% jump in net profits
This due to higher net interest income, fees and commissions.
Bank of East Asia opens Manchester Branch in the UK
Cocktail reception was held last Friday.
Wenzhou to pilot local privately owned banks
Trials need more policy support, however.
2 reasons why Hong Kong banks' mortgage rates could spike
Seen to rise ahead of US rate hikes.
Why analysts aren't surprised Singapore banks' system loan growth is spiraling down
Will it ever normalise?
Philippines’ Metrobank plans to raise US$464 million
Will tap the market for negotiable long-term deposit instruments.
Aussie financial services group acquires Korea’s Evergreen Savings Bank
Will focus on consumer and small business lending.
Citi launches automated cross-border sweeping in Korea
Hyundai Glovis among the first beneficiaries.
3 biggest threats to Singapore banks' 2014 earnings outlook
Fears rise over Asian market deterioration.
Thai banks' total net profit pegged to jump 25%
Here's what will drive loan demand.
Siam Commercial Bank's profit edged up 1% to THB12.7b
Loan also grew 1.7%.
Korean banks making the most of Basel III window
Cheaper regulatory capital has been raised.
Why analysts have high expectations for Korea's policy financial institutions
Will capital be provided?