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Philippine banks remain robust

NPL ratio improves to 2.05% in first three quarters.

China claims NPLs under control

Still manageable said the China Banking Regulatory Commission.

Chinese banks rush to sell subordinated debt

Total debt is a staggering US$24 billion.

Philippine banks told not to be complacent

Remain cautious and not be complacent.

CIMB to do more investment banking in Hong Kong

New strengths allow it to be more competitive.

Huge growth for Sharia banking in Indonesia

Average annual growth has been 40% since 2007.

Moody’s smiles on BPI-PNB merger

Merged bank will become Philippines’ largest with assets of US$29 billion.

Standard Chartered China gets approval for RMB3.3b loan quota

It is the first foreign bank to have been granted approval.

Guangdong opens data center for financial institutions

Fujitsu Technology Corporation builds US$29.5 million center.

Consolidation inevitable for Indian banks

Aim is to create mammoth banks that can compete globally.