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Vietnamese banks receive record financing from IFC

International Finance Corporation has loaned a record US$505 million to Vietnamese banks for the fiscal year 2011.

Vietnamese banks receive record financing from IFC

International Finance Corporation has loaned a record US$505 million to Vietnamese banks for the fiscal year 2011.

Mizuho eyeing 20% stake in Vietcombank

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is in final talks to buy a stake in Vietcombank for as much as ¥60 billion.

South Korea wealth fund targets broadening investments options

Korea Investment Corporation seeks to diversify investment options by tapping commodities and private equity markets.

Vietnamese banks seeking foreign partners

After wrapping up the deal on selling 10 percent of stakes to the International Financial Corporation IFC, Vietinbank continues to issue more shares...

Korea warns against banks' big dividend payouts

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Services put the brakes on local financial groups' moves to dole out substantial amounts of dividends to their...

Taiwan gives nod to sell AIG life unit

Taiwan’s regulator approved Ruenchen $2.16bn bid for AIG the unit after rejecting 11 months ago.

Deutsche Bank Korea appeals freeze order over stock manipulation

The South Korean of Deutsche Bank AG has appealed a Seoul court's decision to freeze its assets over allegations that the company pocketed massive...

Indonesia to limit bank ownership

Indonesian central bank will cut ownership of individual investors on commercial banks so as to make banking sector more financially prudent.

Eximbank, ADB ink US$2.5 B co-financing deal for infrastructure projects

The Export-Import Bank of Korea signed an MOU with the Asian Development Bank on financing the Asian region's infrastructure development projects...

Bangkok Bank launches financial innovation for petrochemical businesses

Bangkok Bank has signed an MOU, agreeing to provide a full range of financial services, called 'Smart Chaqin Solution", to PTTPM business partners.

Maritime Bank signs cooperation agreement with Vinacomin

Maritime Bank and Vinacomin signed an agreement to cooperate in many fields. Under the agreement, Maritime Bank will provide the State-owned group...

Russian Sberbank to offer shares in China

Sberbank would offer its shares in China during a global roadshow this fall.

Malaysia's central bank raises SRR Ratio to 4%

Bank Negara Malaysia has raised the Statutory Reserve Requirement ratio from 3.0 % to 4.0 %.

Foreign Islamic banks asked to invest In Sabah

Sabah wants more foreign Islamic banks, especially from the Middle East, to invest in the state, said Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Aman.

Bank of China cross-border RMB settlement surpasses 1 trillion

As of the end of May 2011, Bank of China's cross-border RMB settlement transaction volume had remained the market-leading position with more than RMB...

China Exim Bank eyes multinational status

The Export-Import Bank of China intends to develop into a large multinational financial institution over the next five years.

KEB pays out record amount of dividend

KEB will pay out an interim dividend of 1,510 won or US$1.42 per share for the second quarter, allowing its biggest shareholder Lone Star Funds to...