Branch Banking

State Bank of India to merge with subsidiary

India's largest bank not constrained by merger cost.

Philippines wants rural banks to expand operations

Over a third of towns without banking offices.

Doha Bank to open in Hong Kong

Expects to have an office in the next few months.

ICBC to open RMB center in Luxembourg

Spurred by successful US$1.7 billion trade last year.

BPI opens first branch powered by solar energy

Intends to equip more branches with solar arrays.

A closer look at Indonesian banks' declining NIM

Since reference rate is at its lowest throughout the history, whilst inflation stays low, the banks struggle to earn yield. The big banks cut...

RHB Thailand raising capital for expansion

Remains intent on asset acquisition to fuel expansion.

Axis Bank to open first branch in China

Will also be the first Indian private sector bank branch in China.

Big Four stop doing business with North Korean bank

Increases pressure on North Korea to abandon nuclear power program.

ICBC Thai focusing on retail market

Wants retail to account for 50% of total income by 2016.

Sumitomo Mitsui to open bank branch in Perth

Expansion into Western Australia driven by need to support Japanese firms.

Overseas Indian banks post high credit growth

Growth stood at 27% 2011-12 compared to foreign banks operating in India.

BOC to expand operations in Cambodia

Bank of China prompted by rapid business growth in Cambodia.

Indian banks boosting overseas staff

Number of employees working abroad rose 6.1% in fiscal year 2011-2012.

Citi Philippines has new head

Batara Sianturi is the new Citi Country Officer for the Philippines and the Philippines/Guam Cluster Head.

There's no stopping Asian bank's digitalisation

When it comes to Asia, digitalisation is crucial for businesses to succeed. No matter what the industry, sector or location, companies must be both...