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Bank Mandiri picks Zulkifli Zaini as president
Bank Mandiri picks Zulkifli Zaini as president
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Zaini will replace incoming Indonesian finance minister Agus Martowardojo.
                    
                                        
                    
                On-going turmoils cause Thai banks to remain resilient
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	But analysts say with strong capital and liquidity, stronger banks can still maintain overall performance in 2010.
                    
                                        
                    
                Kookmin Bank chief to resign before tenure ends
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Kang Chung-won's plans of early quitting gives incoming KB Financial chief free rein in reorganising lender.
                    
                                        
                    
                Philippines' Central Bank intervenes in PBCom sale
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	BSP persuades the Chung, Nubla and Luy families to divest stakes from lender.
                    
                                        
                    
                HSBC inaugurates flagship centre to support SMEs
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Lender posted 42% increase in lending to SMEs and 22% growth in deposits.
                    
                                        
                    
                Rabobank divests $213mln stake in Yes Bank
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Rabobank sells 11% stake to open bank focusing on agriculture, food, renewable energy and clean technology.
                    
                                        
                    
                Bank Panin owners terminate plans to sell lender
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Bids were lower than expected as Gunawan family eyes offers at 3 times book value.
                    
                                        
                    
                KB Financial needs 2 years to consolidate lenders
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Euh Yoon-dae’s decision gives breather to labor unions that oppose any M&A in banks.
                    
                                        
                    
                Malaysia grants Mizuho approval for banking licence
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Mizuho to establish foothold in Kuala Lumpur as Bank Negara gives it commercial banking licence.
                    
                                        
                    
                US Export-Import Bank to finance Indonesian banks
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	11 Indonesian banks to claim $1bln as US taps Indonesian market for exports through Ex-Im Bank.
                    
                                        
                    
                Standard Chartered strikes deal with China’s Agricultural Bank
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	MoU enabled lenders to work in wholesale and retail banking operations starting in Hong Kong.
                    
                                        
                    
                KB Financial chair nominee pitches for Woori deal
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Euh Yoon-dae sees Woori as primary target to diversify group’s operations just as Woori wants privatisation.
                    
                                        
                    
                India approves $1.34bln infusion in 5 PSU banks
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Move to leverage infused amount to enable lending $16.8bln to productive sectors in the economy.
                    
                                        
                    
                Maybank allots $4.9mln to improve customer service
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Pilot customer service transformation programme to upgrade all bank’s frontline personnel in 70 branches.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Leong-EON Bank merger poses problem on employees
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	National Union of Bank Employees hits Bank Negara’s non-consultation with union on looming merger’s adverse effects.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Leong Bank unveils Business Flexi FD
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Product gives companies power to optimise cash flow by enabling customers to withdraw before tenure period.
                    
                                        
                    
                ICICI Bank to focus on rural sector
                                                                                                 
                        
                          	Lender also plans to reduce exposure to personal loan after suffering big losses.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
                                 
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
								 
						 
								 
						 
								 
								 
						 
						 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                