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Fitch cautions Chinese banks of huge ‘bubble risk’

Japanese bank lending plunges to all-time low since 2005

Jerrie Abella | 4 hours 39 min ago

Japanese bank lending slumped to its lowest since 2005, with some firms deferring capital investments while others turned to bond markets in a bid to raise funds. Read ››

India cancels plan for bank mergers and acquisitions
	RETAIL BANKING \| 4 hours 32 min ago Central bank's aversion for consolidation of lenders spurs government to shelve moves to discuss M&As. Read ››

Indian banks complain of high valuations in Indonesia
	RETAIL BANKING \| 4 hours 42 min ago Overvalued stake offers shun SBI and Union Bank of India from buying Indonesian banks. Read ››

Thanachart is top bidder for Siam City stake
	RETAIL BANKING \| 08 Feb 10 A person familiar with the deal said Thanachart offered $984.3 million for the SCIB's 47.6 percent stake. Read ››

Bank of Communications to receive capital from government
	RETAIL BANKING \| 08 Feb 10 A source said the threat of seizing control over lender prompted China’s Ministry of Finance move. Read ››

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INVESTMENT BANKING | 3 hours 48 min ago

StanChart to hire 500 in HK for wealth management

Standard Chartered said it is planning to hire 500 more employees this year for its wealth management business in Hong Kong in time for Asia's wealth surge. Read ››

CARDS & PAYMENTS | 4 hours 8 min ago

Siam Commercial retains strict requirement on personal loans

Minimum monthly income of $452 is still required by lender for personal loans and credit cards. Read ››

BANKING TECHNOLOGY | 4 hours 10 min ago

State Bank of India upgrades centralised banking system

Lender invested additional $192,475 to step up customer service in its 13,000 branches through technology. Read ››

INVESTMENT BANKING | 08 Feb 10

BoCom shares dip after news on rights offer

Following a newspaper article saying the lender may raise more than 20 billion yuan, or $2.9 billion, in a rights offer, Bank of Communications Co. Read ››

RETAIL BANKING | 08 Feb 10

SC First assigned as primary dealer of T-bills

Korea’s Finance Ministry is confident the lender can largely contribute to enhanced circulation of treasury bills. Read ››

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INTERVIEWS

Fiserv Investment Services sees strong Asian growth
Fiserv is making a major push into investment services in Asia with some key appointments in Singapore and a solid technology line up, says Paul Thomas, managing director for international operations of Investment Services from Fiserv. Read ››

Can CIMB manage the daunting task of promoting Islamic finance?

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PEOPLE

Michael Pratt appointed to Standard Chartered board
Michael Thomas Pratt will succeed Stefano Paolo Bertamini as Director of Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong effective 1 February. Read ››

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FEATURE

Rebuilding Trust and Trade in Asia
As the credit crisis impacted Asia’s supply chains, trust was badly damaged. Read ››

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ANALYSIS

PROFILE		PEOPLE

UCPB: Moving forward amid legal debacles Perhaps a drive through Manila’s main thoroughfares would make one realize that Philippine banks have changed – quite literally, that is – what with the newly refurbished branches and fresh renditions of names and logos aimed at luring more customers.Read›› MORE ››		KB Financial Chief Director Cho Dam quits South Korea's new policy limiting outside directors to a maximum five year term prompts Cho's resignation.Read›› MORE ››

OPINION		ANALYSIS

Liew Nam Soon: Challenges provide opportunities to innovate. The recession may be key to much needed change - Ernst & Young explains why.Read›› MORE ››		The analyst’s call Based on comparison, ICBC achieved robust loan expansion and preserved its most conservative leverage at the best capital strength by Sep 09.Read›› MORE ››

SECTIONS

BRANCH BANKING DBS gears up China expansion Bank of Taiwan inaugurates Shanghai office	CARDS & PAYMENTS Siam Commercial retains strict requirement on personal loans Mandiri partners with Indian bank for remittance operations

TRADE FINANCE Hana Bank's ringgit notes get 'A' Standard Chartered and IFC enter $1.25 billion deal	CASH MANAGEMENT Japanese bank lending plunges to all-time low since 2005 NAB's Moody's ratings unaffected by Axa bid

LENDING & CREDIT Siam Commercial retains strict requirement on personal loans Japanese bank lending plunges to all-time low since 2005	BANKING TECHNOLOGY State Bank of India upgrades centralised banking system Banks hold back on replacing old ATMs: Wincor Nixdorf

FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY Krung Thai Bank launches E-Cheque service BEA complies with China's data centre requirement	MARKETS We're closed for Christmas! Singapore's DBS weighs in on lesbian sex debate

FOREIGN EXCHANGE Public Bank to offer yuan accounts DBS facilitates Singapore remittance to Indian banks	RETAIL BANKING Siam Commercial retains strict requirement on personal loans State Bank of India upgrades centralised banking system

CUSTODY & CLEARING Krung Thai Bank launches E-Cheque service BOC conducts first renminbi trade transaction in HK	WHOLESALE BANKING Security Bank ROE up 20.76% for 1st half Can CIMB manage the daunting task of promoting Islamic finance?

INVESTMENT BANKING StanChart to hire 500 in HK for wealth management SC First assigned as primary dealer of T-bills	BLOGS & OPINION Liew Nam Soon: Challenges provide opportunities to innovate. Mark Billington: It's a risky business.

ISLAMIC BANKING Islamic Banking creates new horizons for banking solutions Islamic Bank of Asia chief resigns

EVENTS CALENDAR

	Boosting Revenue Through Mobile Marketing Date: Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009 Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place - Indonesia
	Driving Customer Profitability in Challenging Times Date: Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009 Venue: The Peninsula Manila - Philippines
	Boosting Revenue Through Mobile Marketing Date: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009 Venue: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - Thailand

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7 EON Capital still undecided on Hong Leong's offer

8 Arnold appointed President of Bank of Ayudhya

9 Major China banks begin tightening credit

10 Korea Development Bank quits bid for Siam City

11 HSBC belies report on China bank acquisition plans

12 Siam City's suitors to submit final bids

13 South Korea mulls hastening sale of Woori Finance

14 EON Capital turns down Hong Leong's bid

15 Bank of Communications to receive capital from government

COMMENTARY


�Mark Billington: It's a risky business. The last two years have been extraordinary by any standards.


�Winston Ngan: Liquidity’s new prominence on the risk agenda Recent events in the global financial markets are a poignant reminder that financial institutions have exposures that extend beyond the assumed risks.


�Hansi Mehrotra: Forget historical returns for RI The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment now claims over 550 signatories with more than USD 18 trillion in assets.


�David Barr: Banking and finance was ‘public enemy #1’. Very few people regardless of their title, level or role can say they have enjoyed the last 12 months.


�Mark Billington: Operate within environmental limits. Sustainability should and will move further up the agenda of governments, regulators and businesses.

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