Branch Banking

Malaysia's Hong Leong Bank to open 20 "Mach" branches

Hong Leong Bank will open 20 new branches for its new sub-brand, Mach by Hong Leong Bank, in the next two years.

Malaysia's Hong Leong Bank to open 20 "Mach" branches

Hong Leong Bank will open 20 new branches for its new sub-brand, Mach by Hong Leong Bank, in the next two years.

Foreign banks with large deposits must incorporate in Singapore

Singapore takes an unusual step to protect its banking sector amidst the ongoing international financial crisis.

CIMB Group set for Asian expansion

One of Southeast Asia’s top-ranked and most aggressive banks is now in a position to challenge its larger western rivals in Asia.

Indonesia's Mandiri to open branches in Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand

Bank Mandiri may open branches in three neighboring countries as part of its plan to become a top lender in Southeast Asia.

Big Four bank ramps up overseas presence

Armed with ample cash, China’s second largest bank will now accelerate its overseas expansion.

Taiwan sees more business for its banks in China

China should facilitate the entry of more foreign banks into its restricted banking sector.

Indonesia to introduce ‘Branchless Banking’

Bank Indonesia wants banks to improve access to banking by introducing the so-called branchless banking.

China’s Big Four converge on Australia

China’s big banks are doing their utmost to fill the vacuum left by the withdrawal of European bankers from Australia.

10 Taiwanese banks may now set up mainland branches

China has given permisssion to ten Taiwanese banks to establish branches on the mainland.

BoC becomes first mainland bank to open branch in Taiwan

The Bank of China became the first mainland bank to commercially operate in Taiwan with the opening of its Taipei branch.

Aggressive Philippine bank continues M&A spree

Asia United Bank has completed the acquisition of its third Philippine bank in three years.

Big Four Chinese bank to open in Canada

Agricultural Bank of China continues its North American expansion.

China and Brazil sign banking supervision agreement

A new agreement improves government oversight of their banks in each country.

Mizuho Financial buys Brazilian bank

Japan’s third-biggest bank by market value continues to gobble up foreign assets.

China goes after more investments from Taiwan

Faced by a weakening economy, China offers Taiwanese investors a package of bank loans as incentives.

Taiwanese banks headed for profitability in Cambodia

One of one of the largest commercial banks in Taiwan continues its expansion in Southeast Asia.

AGVB to add 31 new branches

Assam Gramin Vikash Bank will to add 31 new branches in this fiscal year to its existing tally of 369 branch networks.