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Potential buyers back out of Ta Chong Bank sale

Shares of Ta Chong Bank plunged after potential buyers of the bank had walked away from a possible acquisition.

Potential buyers back out of Ta Chong Bank sale

Shares of Ta Chong Bank plunged after potential buyers of the bank had walked away from a possible acquisition.

S. Korea's central bank to sell share in KEB

South Korea's central bank will sell off its entire 39.5 million shares in Korea Exchange Bank worth US$277.3 million

Chinese banks encouraged to seek private investment

China's banking regulator told its financial institutions to focus more on attracting private investment.

Ocean Bank to sell 15% stake to Hermes

Ocean Bank will sell 15 per cent of its total capital to Hermes Capital this year.

Bank Permata targets $75.6M capital increase

Bank Permata is hoping to beef up its capital by up to US$75.6 million or Rp 700 billion from the first issuance of subordinated bonds.

Ocean Bank to collaborate with UK partner

Ocean Bank revealed a plan to form a partnership with the UK’s Hermes Capital to help better its operations.

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ freezes $2.6B Iranian assets

A Japanese bank frozen halted US$2.6 billion assets ofthe Iranian government after a U.S. court order.

Eximbank takes control of Sacombank board

Eximbank will now control Sacombank's board of directors after investing about VND1.6 trillion or US$76.2 million in the said bank.

Hong Leong ups Q3 earnings by 49%

Hong Leong Financial Group increased its earning by a 49.2% increase in earnings to RM394.77mil in the third quarter ended March 31.

VietinBank bonds attract foreign investors

VietinBank became the first Vietnamese financial institution to successfully issue US$250 million worth of bonds in international markets at an...

Asiatrust sale to AUB gets central bank approval

Asia United Bank Corp. welcomed the Bangko Sentral Approval of its acquisition of Asiatrust Development Bank.

Depositors losing confidence at Nepal's finance companies

The deposits of Nepal's finance companies shrunk by over four percent in the first eight months of the current financial year.

Nepal's Global Bank eyes category A status with merger

Global Bank approved its merger plan with IME Financial Institution and Lord Buddha Finance in a special general meeting.

CIMB's ratings unchanged after BOC acquisition: RAM Ratings

CIMB Bank Bhd's proposed acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Philippines-based Bank of Commerce has no immediate rating impact.

Banco de Oro takeover of Exportbank eyed by chairman

The chairman of the troubled Export and Industry Bank wants to sell all the banks assets and liabilities to Banco De Oro Unibank Inc.

Vietnam's Sacombank hunts for foreign investors

Sacombank may sell shares to foreign investors up to 15 percent of it chartered capital.

Shareholders approve HHB-SHB merger

The draft plan to merge Hanoi Building Commercial Bank into Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Bank has been approved by shareholders of both banks.