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India's first women’s bank to be capitalized at US$159 million

India's first women’s bank to be capitalized at US$159 million

Will also have 25 branches.

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Chinese banks’ NPLs rise for seventh straight quarter

Propelled by China’s souring economy.

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Maybank to expand more aggressively in Southeast Asia

Will also boost share of overseas business in revenues.

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Is consolidation of Japanese regional banks underway?

Regional banks face tougher business environment, however.

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Struggling StanChart plans to dump two South Korean units

This after taking a US$1 billion writedown.

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India could announce women’s bank next week

Will coincide with Independence Day on August 15.

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What are the risks of Hong Kong banks' increased China exposures?

Creditworthiness of many Hong Kong banks are at risk.

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Islamic banking needs regulatory framework for growth

Vital to unleashing its real worldwide potential.

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China will float US$6.48 billion in electronic savings bonds

Bonds will be issued from Aug.10 to 19.

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World Bank to recommend revolutionary Chinese banking reforms

Could threaten communism if implemented.

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First Hong Kong firm connects to Xetra trading system

Celestial Securities, Ltd is the first to connect.

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India will continue bond sales to sap liquidity

Pledges defense of rupee in a calibrated manner.

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What challenges loom for Woori Bank's privatisation?

Here are 3 reasons why Woori's not attractive to potential buyers.

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China worries local government debt could trigger financial crisis

Orders immediate audit of this rising US$1.6 trillion debt.

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All Indian banks must have ATMs by 2014

Will allow rural customers easy withdrawals.

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China should consider allowing joint equity-banks

Private capital inflows should also be liberalized.

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HKMA upgrades banks’ RMB liquidity facility

New upgrades take effect today.

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