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RBI considers new interest rate cut

It’s needed to push India’s economic growth to 8%.

HSBC and BoCom sign renminbi business deal

Memorandum of understanding covers cross-border renminbi business cooperation.

Japanese Big Three megabanks aiding Myanmar

Provide assistance to government agencies and others on managing infrastructure loans.

ICBC to acquire stake in major Taiwan bank

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. plans to buy 20% of Bank SinoPac.

Planned BRICS bank to complement World Bank

But intends to break the grip of Americans, Europeans and Japanese in major lending institutions.

ICBC launches renminbi clearing services in Singapore

Also inaugurates three new “hubs” focusing on renminbi businesses.

UOB Mobile records 1m transactions every month

More than 70% of UOB customers use the App.

What to expect of BOCHK in 2013

Offshore RMB business is key.

Australia to secure currency conversion deal with China

Government green lights deal that should cut the costs of doing business with China.

China-Taiwan banking consultations continue

China said talks with Taiwan should produce “good results”.

RBI slams proposal for Unified Financial Agency

Central bank also nixes plan to remove its debt management powers.

ICBC reports 14.5% hike in earnings

Performance in 2012 makes it the world’s most profitable bank.

Aussie banks investing massively in Asia

Australia’s cash flush banks’ holdings of Asian assets jump 315% since 2008.

India likely to have one regulator for the finance sector

Five regulating agencies to be merged into a Unified Financial Agency.