World Banks News 01July2013-Dec2013
Fastfact 30 Jun 2013
Asia BanksSingapore steps up property cooling measures(The Star Online)
Singapore takes further steps to cool property market(The Malaysian Insider)
Rabobank halts sale of Indonesian unit (Business Times)
China banking system 'stable' despite fund squeeze(The Star Online)
China vows to keep cash flowing in(Business Times)
China bank regulator says liquidity ample, debt risks manageable(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC breaks into Asian M&A top tier (Business Times)
World Banks
New challenges for the economy(The Star Online)
Banks to repay US$2.68bil of ECB crisis loans next week(The Star Online)
Mired in recession, ex-Yugoslav Croatia joins troubled EU(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB says not discussing Fed-style bond programme(The Star Online)
France deficit exceeds target(The Star Online)
Swiss bank extends lead in Asia-Pacific equity(Business Times)
Bank of Spain curbs lender dividends(Business Times)
German retail sales beat forecast (Business Times)
Fastfact 28 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsean An Attractive Base For Firms Eyeing Growth: Singapore Minister(Bernama)
Thai export drops in May(Xinhuanet)
Thailand lowers growth target for 2013 to 4.5 percent(Xinhuanet)
Vietnam sees positive economic signals in H1(Xinhuanet)
S. Korea upgrades 2013 growth outlook to 2.7 pct(Xinhuanet)
South Korea Upgrades 2013 Growth Forecast (RttNews)
South Korea May Current Account Surplus $8.64 Billion (RttNews)
China 'most promising' in FDI(Xinhuanet)
China's central gov't fiscal revenue growth slows(Xinhuanet)
Reserve Bank threatens action to cool New Zealand's overheated house market(Xinhuanet)
India's central bank moves to deter rural gold buying(The Sun Daily)
CAD India Turun Kepada 3.6 Peratus Daripada KDNK(Bernama)
World Banks
Eurozone May Money Supply Growth Slows (RttNews)
Selamat bank tak guna dana kerajaan - EU(Berita Harian)
EU ministers agree bank rescue rules that hit creditors with losses - Eurozone live blog(The Guardian)
EU forges bank bailout deal to protect taxpayers(The Guardian)
Payday loans market faces competition inquiry(The Guardian)
Foreign investment in UK rises despite slump across rest of Europe(The Guardian)
Bank of England calls for assessment of interest rate rises on borrowers(The Guardian)
Greece tries to fix economy with cabinet reshuffle amid strikes and protests(The Guardian)
Anglo Irish Bank scandal: 'we are offended' says German politician(The Guardian)
Ukraine seeks cooperation with IMF to cope with economic difficulties(Xinhuanet)
Spain June Annual Inflation Accelerates (RttNews)
Central African countries to create fund for green economy(Xinhuanet)
U.S. Becomes Top FDI Destination For First Time Since 2001: Survey (RttNews)
US economic recovery weaker than first thought – Commerce Department(The Guardian)
US economy losing steam(Khaleej Times)
Fastfact 27 Jun 2013
Asia BanksBanks slow to revive S’pore trading desks(The Star Online)
Banks reeling from Singapore rate-fixing cull(Business Times)
HSBC, Citi get nod to distribute mutual funds in China(Business Times)
Standard Chartered sees single-digit growth in first half(The Sun Daily)
S. Korea to sell Woori assets in three parts(Business Times)
Pejabat Audit kesan 'dana bermasalah' - Beijing(Sinar Online)
World Banks
Bank of England warns on risk from interest rate rises(BBC News)
UBS France fined 10m euros amid tax evasion probe(BBC News)
UBS France fined over undeclared accounts(The Star Online)
US growth rate revised down to 1.8%(BBC News)
US Q1 growth cut to 1.8%(The Sun Daily)
Sprint Nextel shareholders approve SoftBank bid(BBC News)
Sprint investors in favour of SoftBank deal (Business Times)
US fines 'Hezbollah' bank US$102 mil for laundering(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 26 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsian banks, beware, it remains to be seen how many more scandals will surface(The Star Online)
Apec Economies Improving Border Entry For Air Travellers(Bernama)
Ekonomi APEC Permudah Pengembara Udara Masuk Negara Anggota(Bernama)
Philippine April imports rise(The Star Online)
Vietnam inflation picks up to 6.69% in June(The Sun Daily)
Nod for China individual outward investment pilot(The Star Online)
China seeks to allay fears of credit crunch(The Star Online)
China’s central bank seeks to allay fears of credit crunch(The Malaysian Insider)
Bisnes Dunia: Pelabur gusar risiko pinjaman spekulatif - beijing(Berita Harian)
Audit Office Finds 24 Million Yuan Of 'Problematic Funds' In 2012 Budget - Beijing(Bernama)
Liquidity squeeze bleeds equities(Xinhuanet)
Commercial lenders told to control liquidity risks - China(Xinhuanet)
Taiwan legislature passes capital gains tax rule(The Star Online)
Bank of Israel keeps interest rate unchanged in July(Xinhuanet)
Egypt debt insurance costs hit record highs(CPI Financial)
France, Qatar end suburbs dispute with new fund(CPI Financial)
No immediate effect on Qatar rating: S&P(The Sun Daily)
MasterCard and EBC introduce Egypt’s Mobile Payment Gateway(CPI Financial)
Bank Audi launches "emall" platform: online shopping tool and a window for Lebanese merchants(CPI Financial)
Standard Chartered launches new credit card (CPI Financial)
Bahrain parliament approves 11 pct rise in 2013 budget spending(CPI Financial)
World Banks
G20 task force to study Libor reform(Business Times)
G-20 to study Libor reform(The Star Online)
EU meets as doubts over future grow(Business Times)
Sir Mervyn King: 'Normal' interest rates a long way off(BBC News)
Jane Austen may appear on £10 note(BBC News)
Spending Review: Osborne to reveal £11.5bn in cuts(BBC News)
France announces 1.2-bln-euro investment to help small firms(Xinhuanet)
Italy’s two-year debt costs soar(The Star Online)
Fastfact 25 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsia driving 'explosion' in global arms trade(The Star Online)
Indonesian economy seen growing up to 6.8% next year(The Star Online)
China cash squeeze eases(The Star Online)
Citigroup set to be first US bank to open branch in Iraq(Business Times)
World Banks
World's bankers meet, pressing for clarity on regulatory change(The Star Online)
Osborne reaches deal on UK spending cuts(Business Times)
Spain mulls nationalised bank sales(Business Times)
German business confidence edges higher in June (The Star Online)
Cash hard to raise as Fed jars credit markets(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 Jun 2013
Asia BanksChina, Britain signs agreement on currency swap(Xinhuanet)
UK and China in £21bn currency swap deal(BBC News)
China's central bank reiterates prudent monetary policy(Xinhuanet)
Central bank surveys reflect weak confidence in Chinese economy(Xinhuanet)
Nepal's central bank to invest in Chinese government bonds(Xinhuanet)
UBS to exit banking business in India(The Star Online)
Kuwait sheikh sues UBS for US$21.4mil in Dubai court(The Star Online)
World Banks
BIS: Central banks must end 'whatever it takes' policy(BBC News)
Europe deadlock on sharing cost of bank collapses(Business Times)
EU split on future bank bailouts(BBC News)
Barclays under German taxman’s gaze(The Star Online)
British economy 'leaving intensive care': finance minister(The Sun Daily)
HSBC customers suffer card glitch(BBC News)
Poland ranks 2nd for conventional energy investments: report(Xinhuanet)
France predicts economic contraction, high jobless rate in 2013(Xinhuanet)
U.S. Fed holds steady on stimulus to support economy(Xinhuanet)
Fastfact 23 Jun 2013
Asia BanksSoftBank yakin pengambilalihan Sprint Nextel selesai Julai(Berita Harian)
China credit squeeze raises worry over economy(The Star Online)
World Banks
EU rules on sickly lenders(The Star Online)
Eurozone closer to 'banking union'(Business Times)
Zon Euro setuju penyatuan bank(Berita Harian)
Fed seen trimming QE in September(Business Times)
Fastfact 21 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsean's Economic Growth In 2H 2013 At Fairly Healthy Level(Bernama)
Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Asean Pada Separuh Kedua 2013 Pada Tahap Agak Menggalakkan(Bernama)
China central bank holds line on shadow banking as rates spike(Reuters)
Analysis: China cash squeeze exposes risks from short-term funding(Reuters)
Japan’s Nomura to cut Australian jobs(The Star Online)
SoftBank CEO: Sprint to save average US$2b a year after acquisition(The Star Online)
World Banks
Eurozone business slump eases(The Star Online)
EU to decide who pays when banks fail(Reuters)
EU to decide who pays when banks fail(The Star Online)
Commerzbank to axe more than 5,000 jobs(Business Times)
Swiss government delays bid to settle U.S. tax dispute(Reuters)
Ex-UBS trader appears in UK court on Libor fraud charges(The Star Online)
Exclusive: Blackstone interviewing banks for Brixmor IPO - sources(Reuters)
Bernanke bond announcement 'inappropriately timed:' Fed's Bullard(Reuters)
Bernanke suddenly no friend to big bond funds(The Star Online)
Madoff trustee cannot sue big banks, U.S. court rules(The Star Online)
Banks vie to run Wal-Mart's coveted US$15bil retirement plan(The Star Online)
Fastfact 20 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsia Q1 GDP: Sri Lanka best performer, Malaysia slows to 4.1pc(The Malaysia Insider)
Banks urged to implement Basel III within proper context(The Star Online)
Need for Basel III framework for Asia(Business Times)
Japan's trade deficit jumps to US$10.5b(Business Times)
Japanese exports rise by most since 2010(Bbc News)
Austrian central banker suspended in bribe case(The Malaysia Insider)
World Banks
G8 leaders strike deal to fight tax evasion 'scourge'(Business Times)
UK banking needs 'radical' overhaul(Business Times)
Bank of England votes 6-3 against increasing QE(Bbc News)
Lloyds 'knew about' black hole in Co-op Bank's accounts(Bbc News)
Cyprus leader Anastasiades attacks bank bailout terms(Bbc News)
Finnish economy set to shrink on weaker exports - Finland(The Star Online)
IMF: Spain making strong progress but jobs boost needed(Bbc News)
Sweden raises US$3b in Nordea stake sale(Business Times)
Federal Reserve hints it could end asset purchases in 2014(Bbc News)
Fastfact 19 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsia Q1 GDP: Sri Lanka best performer, Malaysia slows to 4.1pc(The Malaysia Insider)
Hong Kong Scans ‘Millions of Messages’ in Rate Probe(Bloomberg)
Four banks start work on China Cinda IPO(Business Times)
China to resume IPO market at end-July(The Star Online)
India’s hunger for gold blows out May trade deficit(The Star Online)
Cheap loans spur India's outbound M&A march(Business Times)
World Banks
Hungary raises transaction tax(The Star Online)
US Fed Reserve May Not Scale Down On Bond Purchases, Says Economist(Bernama)
US stocks surge ahead of Fed meet(The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 17 Jun 2013
Asia BanksIndonesian MPs back budget revisions(Business Times)
Analysis: Japan PM Abe's true test; rising government bond yields(Reuters)
Japan PM Abe's true test; rising Govt bond yields(The Star Online)
India sets up special window for SWFs(Gulf Times)
Venture Capital Bank acquires London residential development(CPI Financial)
Moody's places Bahrain's government issuer rating on review for possible downgrade(CPI Financial)
‘IMF examining Egypt economic reform plan’(Gulf Times)
Egypt in late stages of verifying reform plan with IMF -c.bank(CPI Financial)
Qatar developer UDC to raise $428 mln loan(CPI Financial)
QNB Group: MENA's economic outlook remains strong(CPI Financial)
Mena to grow up to 4% in 2013, 5% in 2014, says QNB(Gulf Times)
Qatar spending seen rising(Gulf Times)
Morocco says aims to cut subsidies - if commodity prices allow(CPI Financial)
World Banks
ECB urged to set up cheap funding scheme(Business Times)
Ekonomi AS semakin kukuh(berita Harian)
Fastfact 16 Jun 2013
Asia Banks'Hot money' to burn Asia?(Business Times)
Philippines records high net outflow of "hot money" in May(Xinhuanet)
Philippines says economic fundamentals remain strong despite "dramatic drop" on stock market(Xinhuanet)
Singapore authorities rap banks in rate rigging probe(BBC News)
Singapore reprimands 20 banks(Business Times)
MAS Cadang Rangka Kerja Kawal Aturan Untuk Penanda Aras Kewangan(Bernama)
Indonesia naikkan penanda aras rupiah(berita Harian)
Japan cabinet endorses ‘Abenomics’(The Star Online)
Abe's Cabinet approves growth strategy(Xinhuanet)
Uzbekistan's economy to grow 7.4% in 2013: World Bank(Xinhuanet)
World Banks
Breadth of global slowdown disconcerting(The Star Online)
IMF incompetence(The Star Online)
‘Eurozone inflation manageable’(Business Times)
Eurozone inflation bottoms out to 1.4 pct in May(Xinhuanet)
National Bank of Greece to stay private (Business Times)
Spain's public debt climbs to 88.2 pct of GDP in Q1(Xinhuanet)
IMF: US budget cuts 'ill-designed'(BBC News)
Fastfact 14 Jun 2013
Asia BanksSingle Asean currency possible(Business Times)
Bank Indonesia surprises by hiking benchmark rate to 6pc(The Malaysia Insider)
Indonesia hikes interest rate, seeks to boost confidence in rupiah(The Star Online)
Bank Indonesia hikes interest rates(Business Times)
Bosowa Corp to buy 30pc stake in Bank Bukopin(Business Times)
S'pore plans bank rebuke on rate rigging(Business Times)
Thai c.bank chief says not worried by baht moves(The Sun Daily)
Philippine policy, SDA rates kept steady(The Star Online)
World Bank cuts China growth forecast(BBC News)
Japan raises economic assessment(The Star Online)
S. Korea interest rates left unchanged(The Star Online)
S. Korea leaves key rate unchanged at 2.5%(The Sun Daily)
India’s finance minister pledges more growth reforms(The Star Online)
World Banks
World Bank cuts growth outlook as world enters ‘new normal’(The Malaysia Insider)
World Bank sees less global growth, more stability(The Sun Daily)
Pertumbuhan ekonomi dunia diunjur perlahan(Berita Harian)
Royal Bank of Scotland to cut 2,000 more jobs(BBC News)
RBS shares slump after ousting of CEO Hester(Business Times)
Sluggish economy dents Brazil president's popularity(The Sun Daily)
New Vatican bank head says mission is total transparency(The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 13 Jun 2013
Asia BanksExport slowdown threatens emerging Asia’s credit-fuelled boom(The Malaysia Insider)
Economists cut S’pore growth, inflation outlook(The Star Online)
Largest banking deal in South-East Asia said to be hanging in the balance.(The Star Online)
Bank Danamon shares fall as DBS say may review deal(The Malaysia Insider)
Economists cut growth forecasts for Singapore economy(Xinhuanet)
Economists lower Singapore growth, inflation outlook, says central bank survey(The Malaysia Insider)
Capital outflow plunges Thai baht into 9-month low(Xinhuanet)
India output growth slides(The Star Online)
S. Korea's job growth slows on sluggish economy(Xinhuanet)
UAE, Qatar to be upgraded to Emerging Market by May 2014: MSCI(Xinhuanet)
Egypt c.bank sells $38.9 mln at Wednesday's forex auction(CPI Financial)
Oman needs to slash spending to keep budget sustainable - IMF(CPI Financial)
Doha Bank launches Mena fund to benefit from market growth(Gulf Times)
World Banks
World Bank cuts growth outlook as world enters 'new normal'(The Star Online)
World Bank: Emerging markets at risk when loose policies end: World Bank(The Star Online)
EU parliament, IMF defend ECB’s bond-buying scheme(The Star Online)
Expert expects BoE to introduce new policy to stimulus economy(Xinhuanet)
British banks announce Libor rate-setting reform(The Star Online)
JPMorgan keeps top spot in investment banking(Business Times)
Swiss chamber approves tax deal(The Star Online)
German inflation picks up in May(The Sun Daily)
France's CPI up 0.1 pct in May on soaring services prices(Xinhuanet)
Inflation in Spain rises to 1.7 percent in May(Xinhuanet)
Spanish PM calls on banks to facilitate credit for small businesses(Xinhuanet)
Ukraine foreign investments soar, PM urges more efforts(Xinhuanet)
Cyprus president asks international lenders to lift bank restrictions(Xinhuanet)
Greeks shocked as broadcaster is shut to save money(The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 12 Jun 2013
Asia BanksFilipina kekal pertumbuhan terpantas(Berita Harian)
S. Korea worries about low-growth trend(Xinhuanet)
Japan central bank 'will keep calm and carry on'(BBC News)
Japan registers current account surplus for 3rd straight month(Xinhuanet)
Japan's SoftBank raises Sprint offer(Business Times)
Macao's fiscal surplus reaches 5.97 bln USD in 1st five months(Xinhuanet)
Bangladesh's income per capita lags behind goal of graduating from LDC(Xinhuanet)
Money woes cloud Pakistan infrastructure boom hopes(Khaleej Times)
Dubai bank ENBD completes purchase of BNP's Egypt arm(CPI Financial)
Dubai GDP grew 5.3 pct in Q4, 4.4 pct in 2012(CPI Financial)
Dubai World makes first major asset sale since crisis(The Sun Daily)
Fitch upgrades Gulf Bank's Viability Rating; affirms IDR at 'A+'(CPI Financial)
UAE Central bank urged to lift ban on loan transfers(Khaleej Times)
Citibank pulls out of Eibor panel(Khaleej Times)
World Banks
Greece plays down blow of failed deal(Business Times)
Germany defends ECB bond plan(Business Times)
Turkey central bank moves to counter forex volatility(The Star Online)
Barclays: Hostility to banks unhealthy(The Star Online)
Sudan currency close to record low after threat of oil flow stoppage(CPI Financial)
Economy speeding up, insists Brazil minister(Khaleej Times)
Citibank pulls out of Eibor panel(Gulf Times)
Fastfact 11 Jun 2013
Asia BanksBrace for Asean economic bloc, businesses told(Business Times)
Philippines seen keeping key rate steady(The Star Online)
Japan economy heats up in first quarter(The Sun Daily)
Bisnes Dunia: Ekonomi Jepun berkembang 4.1 peratus suku pertama(Berita Harian)
World Banks
Eurozone rescue plans face court test(Business Times)
Deutsche Bank to open 200-tonne gold storage facility in Singapore(The Sun Daily)
Deutsche Bank opens gold storage facility in Singapore(Business Times)
Barclays fires back, says hostility to banks unhealthy(The Malaysia Insider)
Current account switching to be 'hassle-free'(BBC News)
JPMorgan investors on edge over vote on Dimon(The Malaysia Insider)
Bank of America could still put Countrywide into bankruptcy, executive says(The Star Online)
S&P revises US credit outlook to ‘stable’ from negative(The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 10 Jun 2013
Asia BanksChina's economy seen sliding further in second-quarter(The Star Online)
Chinese exports lowest in a yea(Khaleej Times)
China data highlights weak economy, remedies in focus(Gulf Times)
Pertumbuhan ekonomi China lemah(Harian Metro)
Japan PM hints at possible tax hike delay(Khaleej Times)
Japanese PM unveils tax cuts plans(The Star Online)
Bisnes Dunia: Pemotongan cukai galak perbelanjaan modal(Berita Harian)
Japan Bank Lending +2.1% On Year In May (RttNews)
Japan Has Current Account Surplus Of Y750.0 Billion (RttNews)
Japan Final Q1 GDP Revised Up To +1.0% On Quarter (RttNews)
Warba Bank offers free Takaful insurance(CPI Financial)
Bahrain bank Al Khair eyes retail push with Khaleeji merger(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Euro crisis is over, says France's Francois Hollande(BBC News)
Eurozone: three countries have debt-to-income ratios of more than 300%(The Guardian)
Osborne urged to distribute RBS and Lloyds shares among voters(The Guardian)
Britain should hand RBS, Lloyds Bank shares to public(The Star Online)
British manufacturers turning away from external funding(The Star Online)
Greece may yet profit from IMF 'mistakes'(Business Times)
Fastfact 09 Jun 2013
Asia BanksChina's economy might be No 1 in 2030(Xinhuanet)
China data highlights weak economy, remedies in focus(The Sun Daily)
China data highlights weak economy, remedies in focus(The Malaysian Insider)
Chinese exports lowest in a year(Khaleej Times)
China's inflation grows 2.1% in May(Xinhuanet)
China inflation slows to 2.1% in May(The Sun Daily)
China's fiscal revenue rises 6.2 pct in May(Xinhuanet)
China's fixed-asset investment up 20.4% in Jan.-May(Xinhuanet)
China's fixed-asset investment up 20.4 pct(Xinhuanet)
Taiwan Exports Recover Unexpectedly In May (RttNews)
Bangladesh's July-May exports reach 24.32 bln USD(Xinhuanet)
Sri Lankan Central Bank Retains Interest Rates (RttNews)
Venture Capital Bank posts 15-month net profit of $20.2 million(CPI Financial)
S&P takes positive ratings action on four Saudi banks(CPI Financial)
World Banks
BoE's opposition to further QE program relfects better economic performance: experts(Xinhuanet)
BoE's opposition to further QE program relfects better economic performance: experts(Xinhuanet)
UK lawmakers meet to thrash out bank reforms(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF agrees to offer 1.74 bln USD loan to Tunisia: TAP(Xinhuanet)
Mexico's Inflation Drops Unexpectedly In May (RttNews)
Brazil's Inflation Stable In May (RttNews)
US economy showing signs of slowing again; spending shields GCC(Gulf Times)
Fastfact 08 Jun 2013
Asia BanksIndonesian firms rush to issue dollar debt offerings(Business Times)
China to make banks pay for deposit insurance plan, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
Credit Suisse: China double-counted funding(Business Times)
World Banks
EU, IMF trade barbs over Greek bailout(Business Times)
For hard-hit Greeks, IMF mea culpa comes too late(The Malaysian Insider)
France widens tax investigation of Swiss bank UBS(The Malaysian Insider)
US economy adds 175,000 jobs in May(BBC News)
Fastfact 07 Jun 2013
Asia BanksThai rating not under threat(The Star Online)
Asean needs to be flexible, say experts(The Star Online)
China's economic recovery below expectations: JP Morgan(Xinhuanet)
China pledges faster economic reform, says opposes protectionism(The Malaysian Insider)
China export growth seen halved in fake-data crackdown(Business Times)
Sumitomo sells Barclays stake for £260m (Business Times)
BoJ may consider offering two-year funds to stem market volatility(The Star Online)
World Banks
ECB holds key rate, sees gradual recovery this year(Khaleej Times)
ECB sees gradual recovery(Khaleej Times)
Bank of England holds rates as King bows out(The Star Online)
Mervyn King apparently outvoted for fifth and final time on bid for more QE(The Guardian)
BoE holds policy steady as King heads for the exit(Khaleej Times)
BoE keeps policy steady as King heads for exit(Khaleej Times)
Bank of England keeps rates at 0.5% and QE steady(BBC News)
News Analysis: Growth in British economy, but long way off full recovery: economists(Xinhuanet)
Anti-rigging rules for Libor(The Star Online)
EC, IMF at odds over timing of Greek debt restructuring(The Star Online)
US Bancorp sued over ‘Midwest Madoff’ account(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 Jun 2013
Asia BanksJapan’s Abe targets income gains in growth strategy(The Star Online)
Abe targets income gains in latest growth strategy(Business Times)
Pelan baru ekonomi Jepun galak wanita bekerja(Berita Harian)
China approves S. Korea stake(The Star Online)
World Banks
Worry over bank losses(The Star Online)
ECB seen holding rates as it waits for euro zone recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
EU Commission disagrees with IMF over timing of Greek debt restructuring(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF says lowered own standards for Greek programme(The Malaysian Insider)
UK lawmakers mulling option of RBS breakup, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
Swiss lawmakers hold up bank deal(The Star Online)
Fastfact 05 Jun 2013
Asia BanksIndia may raise cap on bonds(The Star Online)
Abe administration to mobilise Japan’s savings to support growth agenda(The Star Online)
Abe to urge review of Japan’s public fund strategy, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
China's luxury consumption patterns shift from prestige to quality: report(Xinhuanet)
RBA keeps rate at record low(The Star Online)
Aussie central bank keeps rates at 2.75pc(Business Times)
Reserve Bank Keeps Cash Rate On Hold(Bernama)
MEA private wealth to hit $6.5 trillion by 2017: Report(Khaleej Times)
MidEast, Africa wealth jumps to $4.8 trillion in 2012 - study(CPI Financial)
Italy invested $105.8 million in UAE since 2011(CPI Financial)
World Banks
EU wrangling could soften rules on fund manager bonuses(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF tells France to step up reforms and contain public spending(The Malaysian Insider)
Italian banks to return to profit: study(Xinhuanet)
UK lawmakers mulling option of RBS breakup, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
Will the bad be taken out of RBS? (BBC News)
Uruguay Exports Fall Faster Than Imports(Bernama)
US economy powers up(The Star Online)
IMF chief says "self-inflicted wounds" put drag on U.S. economy(Xinhuanet)
US targets Iran with currency, auto sanctions(Khaleej Times)
US targets Iranian currency with fresh sanctions(BBC News)
HSBC set to be sued by New York over US home loans(BBC News)
HSBC in hot water over foreclosure law violations(Business Times)
Crackdown on market risks(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 Jun 2013
Asia BanksMalaysian PM calls for greater cooperation among Asian countries to tackle challenges(Xinhuanet)
Najib gesa negara-negara Asia beri kerjasama tangan cabaran demi masa depan(The Malaysian Insider)
Indonesian minister upbeat on inflation target this year(Xinhuanet)
Indonesia's Inflation Slows Unexpectedly In May(RttNews)
40pc ownership limit 'the right thing'(Business Times)
DBS has one more shot at Danamon stake(Business Times)
DBS tries again for Danamon(The Star Online)
Bank Indonesia to study planned sale of HSBC shares(The Malaysian Insider)
Thai Inflation Drops In May (RttNews)
'Liquidity flood must not lead to protectionist behaviour'(Business Times)
China stops MasterCard processing renminbi transactions(Finextra)
China hastens approvals(The Star Online)
Bankers declare war on defaulters(Business Times)
Japan Monetary Base Surges 31.6% In May (RttNews)
Abe to urge review of Japan’s public fund strategy, say sources(The Malaysian Insider)
Abe: Deregulation is priority for growth(The Star Online)
Bangladesh micro-banking project signs for Gemalto biometric tech(Finextra)
UAE, S. Korea central banks sign agreement(Khaleej Times)
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank repays govt funds in full(CPI Financial)
Tageer Finance rejects Ahli Bank's offer for acquisition(CPI Financial)
Warba Bank launches profit-free Qardh Hasan financing facility (CPI Financial)
National Bank of Oman appoints new board member(CPI Financial)
Egypt's central bank offers $40 mln at Monday forex auction(CPI Financial)
Union National Bank launches new car loan(CPI Financial)
World Banks
ECB’s chief Draghi sees ‘gradual’ recovery in eurozone(Gulf Times)
ECB chief sees ‘gradual’ recovery(The Star Online)
Merkel against giving EC more powers(The Star Online)
EC to present proposal on euro(The Star Online)
Spain's financial sector reform remains on track: IMF(Xinhuanet)
Turkey May Inflation Rises Less Than Expected (RttNews)
Swiss have ‘no choice’ but to bow to US ultimatum(The Star Online)
Bank of America $8.5 billion mortgage settlement case opens(The Star Online)
Fastfact 03 Jun 2013
Asia BanksBahrain budget deficit widens to $601 mln in 2012(CPI Financial)
Qatar First Bank 2012 net income rises 21 per cent(CPI Financial)
Kuwait Finance House to start $224 mln rights issue Wednesday(CPI Financial)
World Banks
ECB looks at rescue options(The Star Online)
Firms rush to adopt anti-money laundering regulations(Business Times)
UBS France placed under investigation (Business Times)
More Greek debt relief possible(Business Times)
Fastfact 02 Jun 2013
Asia BanksAsian hubs attract wealth(Business Times)
Asia-Pacific region becomes center of world development: Vietnam(Xinhuanet)
Thai central bank to revise 2013 GDP(Xinhuanet)
Thai Economic Activity Moderated In April, C. Bank Says (RttNews)
Indonesia sees GDP at 5.9% to 6.1% in Q2(The Star Online)
DBS plans deadline extension for buying Danamon stake(Business Times)
India’s economy makes feeble recovery in Jan - March quarter(The Malaysian Insider)
India's GDP At Decade Low Of Five Per Cent(Bernama)
KDNK India Tumbuh Ke Paras 5.0 Peratus, Yang Terendah Tempoh Sedekad(Bernama)
Macao's trade deficit reaches 746.8 mln USD in April(Xinhuanet)
Japanese investors grow wary but not abandoning ‘Abenomics’ yet(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF backs Japan’s ‘Abenomics’(The Star Online)
News Analysis: Japan promotes overseas investments to boost economy, influence(Xinhuanet)
IMF Endorses BoJ Policy; Says Recovery Gaining Traction (RttNews)
S. Korea posts 6.03 bln USD trade surplus in May(Xinhuanet)
S. Korea's trade surplus widens to 31-month high on IT exports(Xinhuanet)
Embattled Austrian Bank Hypo sold for 65 mln euros(Xinhuanet)
Tunisia's economic indicators close to danger zone: central bank(Xinhuanet)
Turkish bonds fall on data but central bank helps lira(CPI Financial)
QFB’s 2012 net income up 21% to QR113.2mn(Gulf Times)
Record Saudi bank deposits push loan benchmark down(Gulf Times)
World Banks
UN, WB pledge to improve business climate in Africa(Xinhuanet)
Digital currency firms rush to adopt anti-money laundering rules(The Star Online)
EU and IMF praise Greek progress in battling debt(Gulf Times)
Eurozone Inflation Accelerates In May As Expected (RttNews)
Record joblessness, low inflation show euro zone’s pain(The Malaysian Insider)
Record joblessness, low inflation show eurozone pain(The Star Online)
Record unemployment, low inflation underline Europe's pain(The Star Online)
Bank of Spain governor warns of challenges to recovery(Xinhuanet)
Spain registers capital outflow in March(Xinhuanet)
Slovenia's Inflation Falls To 21-Month Low (RttNews)
IMF completes Greece review, releases US$2b tranche of loan(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain asks Germany to help lead reform of EU, explains how(The Malaysian Insider)
Lloyds sells US$5bil mortgage portfolio(The Star Online)
EU exit would put Britain on par with Norway, says UK minister(The Malaysian Insider)
1,500 sertai demonstrasi di hadapan Bank Negara Eropah dan Bank Deutsche(Utusan Malaysia)
'UBS raising investment bank salaries'(Business Times)
Fastfact 31 May 2013
Asia BanksNew bank rule may force DBS to end Danamon bid(Business Times)
Thai PM says central bank may impose added baht measures(The Malaysian Insider)
Measures to stabilise Thai baht(The Star Online)
Philippines’ strong Q1 growth eclipses China(The Star Online)
Philippines' strong Q1 knocks China from Asia pole position(Business Times)
Philippine Economic Growth Accelerates Unexpectedly In Q1 (RttNews)
Philippines posts 7.8% growth in first quarter(Khaleej Times)
Ekonomi Filipina tumbuh 7.8% pada suku pertama(Harian Metro)
Myanmar economy could quadruple to US$200bil(The Star Online)
China May inflation forecast at around 2.5 pct(Xinhuanet)
Government debt 50% of China's GDP: IMF(Xinhuanet)
China still attractive to European firms(The Star Online)
Japanese central bank moves to lower long-term yields(The Star Online)
Australia's Capital Spending Declines Unexpectedly In Q1 (RttNews)
Wheeler Says RBNZ Prepared To Step Up Currency Intervention (RttNews)
Egypt converts Qatari funds into 18-month notes(Gulf Times)
Egypt T-bills yields edge down as liquidity returns(CPI Financial)
Egypt c.bank accepts bids for $40 mln at forex auction(CPI Financial)
France blacklists UAE banks for failing to investigate foreign aid fraud (CPI Financial)
Kuwait's Burgan gets approval for stake buy in Maltese bank(CPI Financial)
NBAD is named best debt house in Middle East(Khaleej Times)
Jafza, Korean banks ink deal(Khaleej Times)
Jafza signs deal to increase investment between UAE and Korea(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Economic mood brightens in recession-hit eurozone(Gulf Times)
Europe plans major scaling back of financial trading tax(The Malaysian Insider)
Italy's 10-Year Borrowing Cost Rises At Auction (RttNews)
S. African gov't warns of serious economic challenge(Xinhuanet)
Ghana's three-year 400 million-cedi bond oversubscribed(Xinhuanet)
Moody's cuts Tunisia's rating to Ba2, cites political risk(CPI Financial)
How US Treasury's tax loophole mistake saves companies billions each year(The Star Online)
U.S. economic growth pace downwardly revised to 2.4 percent in first quarter(Xinhuanet)
U.S. Economy Grew By Downwardly Revised 2.4% In Q1 (RttNews)
US first quarter GDP revised slightly lower; austerity bites(CPI Financial)
Austerity hits US growth(Khaleej Times)
Fastfact 30 May 2013
Asia BanksThai central bank cuts rate(The Star Online)
Thai Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate As Growth Slows (RttNews)
San Miguel set to increase loan to US$1.5b(Business Times)
San Miguel loan likely to increase to RM4.6b(The Malaysian Insider)
Indian economy probably grew 4.8%(The Star Online)
Sri Lanka gets US$2.2bil loans(The Star Online)
China's ICBC plans to create RMB cross-border business center in Luxembourg(Xinhuanet)
Fitch: China credit bubble shows crisis is brewing(Business Times)
Long-term rates may rise on delay in fiscal discipline(The Star Online)
OECD lowers S. Korea's 2013 growth outlook to 2.6 pct(Xinhuanet)
OECD Cuts Global GDP Outlook; Sees Deep Contraction In Eurozone (RttNews)
OECD Lowers Global Growth Forecast (RttNews)
Union National Bank achieves PCI DSS security certification(The Malaysian Insider)
UAE, Spain agree to strengthen economic cooperation(The Malaysian Insider)
UAE, Spain agree to boost economic, trade relations(Khaleej Times)
UAE to Spain: "Let the SME sector become a crucial driver"(The Malaysian Insider)
Saudi Finance Minister says 2013 growth will top 4.4 per cent(The Malaysian Insider)
Emirates Islamic Bank launches special commercial vehicle pricing for SMEs(The Malaysian Insider)
Al Khaliji extends financing to Lusail Infrastructure Development(The Malaysian Insider)
al khaliji grants QR1.66bn to Midmac, Yuksel Insaat road project in Lusail(Gulf Times)
Qatar trade surplus rises to QR107bn(Gulf Times)
Qatar's overall credit facilities up 26% to $140bn in 2012, says QNB(Gulf Times)
Qatar BoP swings to $16bn surplus in 2012: QNB(Gulf Times)
Qatar forwards at 1-year low on central bank comments on peg; UAE, Saudi fall(Gulf Times)
Top wealth owners prefer to invest in the Mideast(Gulf Times)
World Banks
Dutch economy projected to pick up end-2013: OECD(Xinhuanet)
Greek economy to shrink 4.6 pct in 2013, recover in 2014: Greek central bank(Xinhuanet)
Iceland's Inflation Unchanged At 3.3% (RttNews)
Germany May Inflation Rises More Than Expected (RttNews)
IMF hopes to agree loan for Yemen, mobilise donor aid(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks to resolve US tax probes(The Star Online)
Fastfact 29 May 2013
Asia BanksSingapore's monetary authority opens office in Beijing(Xinhuanet)
ICBC kicks off yuan clearing bank services in Singapore(Xinhuanet)
IMF cuts 2013 China growth forecast to 'around 7.75%'(The Star Online)
China's economic growth to remain stable: Moody's(Xinhuanet)
News Analysis: Hot money behind rising yuan(Xinhuanet)
Japan CPI decline expected to slow, BOJ price goal still in doubt(The Star Online)
Energy major boosts Western Australia economy(Xinhuanet)
Economy tops Iranian presidential candidates' agenda(Xinhuanet)
Union National Bank achieves PCI DSS security certification(CPI Financial)
Kuwait grants Oman $2.5 bln in development aid(CPI Financial)
Standard & Poor's gives National Bank of Kuwait highest long-term credit ratings in the Middle East (CPI Financial)
Kuwait’s current account surplus and financial outflows at all-time high in 2012(CPI Financial)
Citibank opens main Abu Dhabi branch(CPI Financial)
Exports rose 16% to a record high of $133bn in 2012 : QNB(Gulf Times)
Qatar banking sector ‘profitability metrics’ remain strong: QNB(Gulf Times)
Non-energy sector to drive Qatar’s real GDP growth to 6.5% in 2013(Gulf Times)
World Banks
Portugal's budget deficit reduction targets likely to be eased again if necessary(Xinhuanet)
Greece becomes trade battleground as foreign investors swoop(The Guardian)
Greek banker Sorotos named Bank of Cyprus CEO(Khaleej Times)
German watchdogs warn US on go-it-alone bank rules(The Malaysian Insider)
Italian debt costs at lowest level(The Star Online)
Scotiabank profit up 9.6%(The Star Online)
Hungarian c.bank cuts benchmark rate to 4.50%(Xinhuanet)
Hungary's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Further To Record Low (RttNews)
Bank of Cyprus gets interim chief executive officer(Xinhuanet)
Ukraine's gold reserves rank 47th in the world(Xinhuanet)
IMF update on Libya, warns of impact of interest ban(CPI Financial)
Fastfact 28 May 2013
Asia Banks'Asia seen as least creditworthy relative to their global peers'(Business Times)
Indonesia inflation to hit 7.76% if fuel price rises(The Star Online)
StanChart, HSBC sell yuan bonds in Singapore(Business Times)
Differences of opinion on fiscal stimulus pose challenge to Kuroda, Abe(The Star Online)
BoJ board at odds over ambitious price goal(Business Times)
Credit Suisse directors leave bank(Business Times)
China needs 7% annual growth(The Star Online)
NZ, China plan currency convertibility(Business Times)
Austrian banks slam possible levy extension(Business Times)
World Banks
Austerity-to-growth shift largely semantic(Business Times)
ECB: Include investments in deficit calculations(The Star Online)
Advice on banking problems(The Star Online)
SocGen’s Russian unit fires CEO Golubkov(The Star Online)
Fastfact 27 May 2013
Asia BanksWorld Bank to help develop village tracts in southern Myanmar(Xinhuanet)
Japan offers 51 bln yen loan to Myanmar(Xinhuanet)
Japan unveils aid, loan package for Myanmar(Business Times)
Philippine Imports Fall Further In March (Rtt News)
Taiwan Lowers 2013 GDP Outlook (Rtt News)
S. Korean lessons on escaping the middle-income trap(Business Times)
UAB to offer door-to-door corporate banking soon(Khaleej Times)
IMF: Delayed economic recovery for Arab spring nations(The Star Online)
Jordan's Arab Bank sees double digit profit in 2013(CPI Financial)
Commercial Bank of Dubai repays $408 mln of govt support funds(CPI Financial)
Dubai fund ICD may raise $2 bln loan target after heavy demand(CPI Financial)
Doha Bank hosts final round of GCC summits on Real Estate, Infrastructure and Urban Planning(Gulf Times)
QIB launches new salary transfer scheme(CPI Financial)
Capital Intelligence affirms National Bank of Bahrain ratings(CPI Financial)
Emirates NBD opens new branch(CPI Financial)
HSBC signs agreement with Emirates for e-Letter service(CPI Financial)
CEO-elect of UAE's fraud-hit RAKBANK has quit(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Eurozone Economic Activity Set To Stabilize In Near-Term: IHS Global Insight (Rtt News)
International Trade Records Steady Growth In Q1: CPB (Rtt News)
Upturn In German Economic Sentiment Boosts Recovery Hopes: Capital Economics (Rtt News)
BoE's Fisher Sees Need To Support Balance Sheet Adjustments (Rtt News)
RBS board has held CEO successor talks: report(Reuters)
HSBC under fire from all sides at AGMtion in US(The Guardian)
Kerry backs private West Bank economic plan but little detail(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 26 May 2013
Asia BanksPhilippine March imports down(The Star Online)
Vietnamese inflation lowest in eight months(The Star Online)
Kuroda: Japan can stem bond market volatility(Business Times)
BoJ yakin pulih ekonomi Jepun(Berita Harian)
No rosy Chinese forecasts(The Star Online)
China dikhuatiri gagal capai pertumbuhan 7.5 peratus(Berita Harian)
Taiwan chops 2013 growth forecast to 2.4%(The Star Online)
PM: Aussie economy strong despite end to Ford ops(The Star Online)
World Banks
Banks to repay ?8.1b of ECB crisis loans(Business Times)
German business morale rises more than expected in May(The Malaysian Insider)
German consumers more likely to spend, index reaches 6.5 in June(The Star Online)
IMF’s Lagarde escapes formal investigation in French case(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF's Lagarde escapes formal investigation in court(The Star Online)
IMF chief avoids charges in French payout scandal(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 24 May 2013
Asia BanksThe 9th Financial Technology Summit to discuss the Bank of the Future(CPI Financial)
Rumusan krisis global dicari(Utusan Malaysia)
Singapore GDP growth surprises, beats economists’ forecast of contraction(The Star Online)
S'pore Q1 GDP up 1.8pc on surge in financial services(Business Times)
Singapore GDP Forecast Stays At 1-3 Pct, Q1 Growth Slows Down(Bernama)
Singapore's Q1 GDP growth revised at 0.2 pct(Xinhuanet)
Ekonomi Singapura Berkembang 0.2 Peratus Pada Suku Pertama, KDNK Diunjurkan Kekal 1-3 Peratus(Bernama)
Aging Asia to strain world's long-term economic growth: think-tank(Xinhuanet)
Thai exports more than 10 percent higher in April(Xinhuanet)
China central bank switches to liquidity injection(Xinhuanet)
S. Korea's economic growth to accelerate in 2014: think tank(Xinhuanet)
1-in-3 risk of Kiwibank credit rating cut(The New Zealand Herald)
IMF sees Saudi economic slowdown(Khaleej Times)
Two Bahraini banks in merger talks as consolidation picks up(CPI Financial)
Tunisia in talks with Qatar over central bank deposit(CPI Financial)
al khaliji offers special mortgage loans during Cityscape Qatar 2013(CPI Financial)
UPDATE: World Bank proposes $150 mln loan to help Jordan with refugees(CPI Financial)
Egypt revising plan tied to $4.8b loan(Khaleej Times)
World Banks
Draghi says euro zone more stable, "needs a more European UK"(The Star Online)
ECB can’t solve euro zone crisis alone, Bundesbank chief says(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF’s Chopra: ESM could be used to recapitalise Irish banks(Independent.ie)
U.K. Q1 GDP Growth Confirmed At 0.3% (Rttnews)
Millions falling into poverty in Italy(Khaleej Times)
US stimulus pullback hinges on traction signs, decision could come at one of ‘next few meetings’(The Star Online)
Fastfact 23 May 2013
Asia BanksPush to limit foreign ownership in banks - Jakarta(The Star Online)
Indonesia’s Bank Danamon shares tumble 4pc after DBS approval(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore inflation easing, manufacturing stays weak(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore GDP +1.8% On Quarter In Q1 (Rttnews)
Temasek pays US$500m for Markit stake -source(The Sun Daily)
Temasek raises stake in China's ICBC(Business Times)
Temasek ups stake in ICBC to 7.04%(The Sun Daily)
ICBC vice president promoted to president(Xinhuanet)
Singapore may give Indonesian banks more access in boost to DBS(The Sun Daily)
DBS bid for Danamon still stuck in limbo(Business Times)
IMF Sees Myanmar Growth At 6.7% This Fiscal (Rttnews)
Japan's trade deficit widens to US$8.6b in April(Business Times)
News Analysis: Japan's monetary easing a double-edged sword(Xinhuanet)
Kuroda Pledges Flexibility In BoJ's Bond Buying Operations (Rttnews)
Bank of Japan vows market steps to curb bond turbulence(The Malaysian Insider)
BoJ tolak langkah tambahan loggar dasar monetari(Berita Harian)
Dubai economist calls for Gulf single currency(Xinhuanet)
Australian resource investment remains at record levels: minister(Xinhuanet)
Australia consumer confidence falls(The Star Online)
World Banks
IMF Calls For Measures To Support U.K. Growth (Rttnews)
Europe moves closer to ending banking secrecy(The Star Online)
Economists welcome fall in British inflation(Xinhuanet)
Ireland Factory-gate Inflation Accelerates In April (Rttnews)
U.S. economic confidence climbs to five-year high: Gallup(Xinhuanet)
Brazil announces 13 bln USD budget cut for 2013(Xinhuanet)
Nilai kerugian puting beliung Oklahoma cecah AS$2 bilion(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 22 May 2013
Asia BanksDBS gets nod to buy 40pc stake in Bank Danamon(Business Times)
Hong Kong Inflation Accelerates In April (Rttnews)
HK's CPI up 4 pct in April(Xinhuanet)
Goldman exits China's ICBC(Business Times)
China's growth upsets Australian treasury forecasts(Xinhuanet)
S. Korea's corporate bankruptcies rebound from record low(Xinhuanet)
Bangladesh receives nearly 12.5 bln USD remittance in ten months(Xinhuanet)
New Zealand's Credit Card Spending Increases In April (Rttnews)
IMF raises Egypt 2013 CPI forecast to 10.9 per cent, highest since 2010(CPI Financial)
IMF says Egypt budget gap worrying, urges Yemen to finalise economic programme(CPI Financial)
Doha Bank keen to partner with corporates and SMEs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai(CPI Financial)
Productivity growth and trade will deliver long term economic growth in Bahrain(CPI Financial)
RPT-Fitch: Qatari Banks: State Support and Public Sector Spending Highly Beneficial(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Britain's inflation rate down to 2.4 pct in April(Xinhuanet)
U.K. Inflation Eases To 7-Month Low (Rttnews)
OECD Area GDP Expands In Q1 (Rttnews)
Bundesbank Expects Economic Activity To Improve Markedly In Q2 (Rttnews)
Citi invites its cardholders to upgrade with hotel privileges(CPI Financial)
US bond-buying to end once jobs outlook rallies(Business Times)
IMF: US in austerity 'overdrive'(Business Times)
High public debt raises fiscal crisis risk: IMF official(Xinhuanet)
Fastfact 21 May 2013
Asia BanksThailand lowers 2013 GDP, export forecast(Xinhuanet)
Thailand Cuts 2013 GDP Outlook As Q1 Growth Slows More Than Expected (Rttnews)
Thai Q1 growth shrinks, adds pressure for rate cut(The Star Online)
Philippines' BOP surplus hits 274 mln USD in April(Xinhuanet)
Philippines limits access to special deposit accounts(Business Times)
Bangladesh's trade deficit keeps shrinking(Xinhuanet)
Abe faces tough task attracting FDIs into Japan(Business Times)
Japan upgrades outlook with signs PM's policies are showing results(The Star Online)
Saudi Arabia 'one of the best-performing economies of the G-20' -- IMF(CPI Financial)
HSBC Bank Oman corporate clients explore Chinese currency's increasing role(CPI Financial)
Turkey to increase $1 billion credit line to Egypt by $250 million(CPI Financial)
Rising liquidity ‘set to generate greater credit’(Khaleej Times)
Qatari banks’ credit to grow less, year-on-year, in 2013: study(Khaleej Times)
World Banks
British economy only in "modest" recovery: central bank governor(Xinhuanet)
Persistent high inflation costs heavily on British economy: report(Xinhuanet)
Barclays Bank Egypt FY2012 profit surges 301 per cent(CPI Financial)
EU law key to ending ‘too big to fail’ banks(Khaleej Times)
Morgan Stanley to sell Indian unit to StanChart(Business Times)
Losing faith in Spain's banks(Business Times)
Bankia compensation qualms signal loss of faith in Spain's banks(The Star Online)
Goldman exits China’s ICBC, 7 years and billions later(The Malaysian Insider)
Latin America, Caribbean forecast to be among investment leaders by 2030(Xinhuanet)
Fastfact 20 May 2013
Asia BanksBangladesh's July-April exports hit nearly 22 bln USD(Xinhuanet)
Japan's economic rebound a recipe for Europe?(The Sun Daily)
Egypt sets new limit on investing in local money market(Business Times)
UAE economic growth accelerates to 4.4 pct in 2012(CPI Financial)
MoF to receive UAE's national banks in Washington(CPI Financial)
Al Watany Bank of Egypt posts 15.3 per cent growth in Q1 profits(CPI Financial)
Commercial Bank of Dubai completes live deployment of Misys' Trade Finance system(CPI Financial)
Gatehouse Bank launches new products(CPI Financial)
Standard Chartered hosts Financial Institutions Trade Finance Seminar(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Cyprus further relaxes restrictions on banks(Xinhuanet)
Cyprus Eases Limits On 8 More Banks (Rttnews)
Independent Scotland open to Cyprus-style bank risks, says Britain(The Malaysian Insider)
'Independent Scotland open to bank risks'(Business Times)
France must take deficit cuts seriously(The Star Online)
BoE governor warns of risks in UK mortgage scheme(The Star Online)
Sir Mervyn King: don't demonise bankers(The Guardian)
BoE governor King warns of euro risk to British recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England’s King sends message to successor Carney(The Malaysian Insider)
Bundesbank chief says France must take deficit cuts seriously(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone crisis as it happened: Greece on track to exit slump next year, says Troika(The Guardian)
Fastfact 19 May 2013
Asia BanksSingapore Export Slump Eases As Non-Electronic Shipments Improve (Rttnews)
Philippine central bank seeks capital(Business Times)
China's foreign trade remains grim despite positive signs: MOC(Xinhuanet)
China's service outsourcing up 43.6 pct in Q1(Xinhuanet)
China Exclusive: Sino-Egyptian economic zone attracts more investment(Xinhuanet)
Japan PM sets targets in latest growth strategy tranche(The Malaysian Insider)
Abe fires 'third arrow' in bid to end 15 years of deflation(Business Times)
Finance minister: Budget will help vulnerable Kiwis(The New Zealand Herald)
Reserve Bank lukewarm on Key's idea(The New Zealand Herald)
Budget 2013: English signs off on Reserve Bank toolkit(The New Zealand Herald)
NZ houses overvalued by 25pc - IMF(The New Zealand Herald)
Mining sector is no ATM, tycoon warns - Australia(Business Times)
Rinehart says Australia treating mining companies like ATMs(The Star Online)
Asean business visa policy favourable for Qatar(Gulf Times)
Qatar banks record big asset gains(Gulf Times)
Qatari inflation seen near steady despite housing market pressure(Gulf Times)
New Egypt central bank ruling a blow for local money market funds(Gulf Times)
UAE inflation eases to 0.9% in April(Khaleej Times)
UAE economy achieves spring boom(Xinhuanet)
Qatar's banking system robust, asset quality good: QNB Group(CPI Financial)
Qatar Holding, Italy fund eyeing Versace - paper(CPI Financial)
ADCB Finance mandates banks for CHF 150 million bond (CPI Financial)
Egypt cancels T-bill auction after decree hits funds(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Central banks saved the world economy... now beware the fall=out(CPI Financial)
World Bank sees surge in poor countries’ investments(The Star Online)
ECB eyes supervisor role to squeeze weak banks(Business Times)
Eurozone crisis as it happened: Greece on track to exit slump next year, says Troika(The Guardian)
Euro zone explores scrapping smallest coins(CPI Financial)
ECB Exploring Options To Strengthen Lending: Coeure (Rttnews)
EU Banks' Asset Review, Stress Test Should Be Published By Mid-2014: Mersch (Rttnews)
IMF sends team to Spain for bank monitoring report(Xinhuanet)
Spain Leading Index Points To Further GDP Contraction: Conference Board (Rttnews)
Shares in Lloyds Bank hit UK Government break-even price(CPI Financial)
BLME eyes 15 per cent asset growth, stronger Gulf ties(CPI Financial)
Strong Italian trade data driven by exports(Khaleej Times)
Liechtenstein open to bank data exchange talks with EU(Business Times)
(Rttnews)
BoE's Weale Says Risks To Inflation Expectations Limit Scope For Stimulus(Rttnews)
EU Banks' Asset Review, Stress Test Should Be Published By Mid-2014: Mersch (Rttnews)
Brazil's economy to grow 3 pct in 2013: central bank chief(Xinhuanet)
U.S. Leading Economic Index Rises 0.6% In April, Much More Than Expected (Rttnews)
Fastfact 17 May 2013
Asia BanksChina's FDI inflow edges up 0.4% in April(Xinhuanet)
Japan's GDP grows annualized real 3.5 pct in Q1(Xinhuanet)
Japan exits recession(The Star Online)
Abe's gamble paying off(Business Times)
New Zealand Budget remains consistent for better or worse(Xinhuanet)
Small NZ banks on notice over housing risk - S&P(The New Zealand Herald)
NZ ups 2015 surplus on growth(The Star Online)
Moody's downgrades Kuwait Finance House, outlook negative(CPI Financial)
Saxo Bank provides trading insight through Trade Navigator(CPI Financial)
Kuwait GDP estimated to grow 1.1 per cent in 2013(CPI Financial)
Bahrain's banking sector is 'in good health', says IMF, but needs capital(CPI Financial)
NBK Capital MENA increases fair value of Doha Bank by seven per cent(CPI Financial)
Turkish Central Bank seen cutting rates to spur growth, tame lira(CPI Financial)
Qatar no IMF stand-in as Egypt default risk jumps(Gulf Times)
World Banks
International Monetary Fund warns on quantitative easing costs(The Guardian)
Europe banks hesitate to join rush for new share capital(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone April Inflation Slows As Estimated (Rttnews)
Eurozone trade surplus at nearly 30 bln USD in March(Xinhuanet)
Spanish regions reduce deficit in first quarter of 2013(Xinhuanet)
IMF approves first batch of bailout loan to Cyprus(Xinhuanet)
Belgian Exports Decline Further In March (Rttnews)
Poland Core Inflation Rises Unexpectedly In April (Rttnews)
RBS to cut 1470 jobs in retail shake-up(Finextra)
Unions condemn RBS job cuts(The Guardian)
Mid-sized Italian banks face big bang for want of cash(The Star Online)
HSBC Global Asset Management: Has the developed world gone ex-growth?(CPI Financial)
HSBC warns on jobs as cost-cutting continues(The Guardian)
Merkel ally warns Italy and France to work harder, faster(The Malaysian Insider)
US targets two UAE firms over dealings with blacklisted Iran banks(CPI Financial)
Fastfact 16 May 2013
Asia BanksIndonesia’ has US$6.6 billion deficit in Q1 balance of payments(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC targets an extra $2-3 billion in cost savings by 2016(CPI Financial)
HSBC accelerates cost-cutting in drive for profit(The Star Online)
HSBC accelerates cost cutting in drive for profit boost(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC set to cut 14,000 more jobs(Khaleej Times)
HSBC to cull 14,000 jobs in war on costs(Gulf Times)
Top 3 Japanese banks forecast lower profits(The Star Online)
BoJ to pump US$27b into money mart(Business Times)
Japan GDP +0.9% On Quarter In Q1 (Rttnews)
South Korea PPI Dips 0.3% In April (Rttnews)
HSBC steps up cost-cutting drive(Business Times)
New Zealand Budget Shows Economy On Track To Achieve Surplus In 2015 (Rttnews)
Masdar and Ex-Im Bank sign MoU on US Clean Technology(CPI Financial)
Dubai inflation remains low in April despite jump in rents(Gulf Times)
Dubai inflation remains low in April despite jump in rents(CPI Financial)
Egypt c.bank sells $38.3 mln at forex auction(CPI Financial)
ICBC eyes 10% Mideast asset growth in 2013(Gulf Times)
World Banks
IMF Approves First Cyprus Bailout Loan (Rttnews)
Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn in Juba, South Sudan to open bank(CPI Financial)
Global economic recovery losing momentum: Moody's(Xinhuanet)
Global crisis hit income inequality, says OECD (The Star Online)
Banks pull out of EU steel sector(Gulf Times)
UK banks avoid investigation by competition authority(The Malaysian Insider)
BoE’s King offers parting optimism on UK economy(Gulf Times)
Central bank predicts better economic outlook for Britain(Xinhuanet)
Bank Of England Upbeat On GDP Outlook, Lowers Inflation Forecast (Rttnews)
Ghana plans up to $1 billion Eurobond In 2013 - VP(CPI Financial)
Poland April Inflation Exceeds Forecast (Rttnews)
Germany cannot stop eurozone from sinking into longest recession(Gulf Times)
German economy grows 0.1 pct in Q1(Xinhuanet)
Germany ekes out growth, France slides into recession(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone recession extends into 6th quarter(Business Times)
Euro zone sinks into longest ever recession(The Malaysian Insider)
RBS expects completion of bank restructuring in 2014(Xinhuanet)
Fitch upgrades Greece to 'B-', outlook stable(Xinhuanet)
Rising revenues to shrink US deficit rapidly through 2015(The Star Online)
U.S. congressional office sees lower deficit in 2013(Xinhuanet)
New WTO chief vows to revive trade talks(Business Times)
Bank Of Russia Holds Policy Rate For Eighth Month Amid High Inflation (Rttnews)
Fastfact 15 May 2013
Asia Banks'Investors more discerning'(Business Times)
Indonesia Central Bank Keeps Rates On Hold (Rttnews)
News Analysis: Central banks rush to cut rates, but China stands firm(Xinhuanet)
CDB loans 116 mln yuan to back poultry firms(Xinhuanet)
China yuan advances to 6.2035 against USD Tuesday(Xinhuanet)
India Inflation Falls To 41-Month Low, Signals More Rate-Cuts (Rttnews)
Australia Delays Budget Surplus Goal (Rttnews)
Dubai trade jumps in Q1, pace seen holding up(CPI Financial)
Fitch affirms Ahli Bank’s credit rating at ‘A-‘(CPI Financial)
Noor Islamic Bank launches reality mobile banking app(CPI Financial)
Kuwait's Investment Dar offers new settlement to creditors(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Europeans disillusioned and divided by debt crisis, survey finds(The Guardian)
EU: Small euro coins may be dropped(The Malaysia Insider)
Eurogroup approves 7.5-bln-euro bailout tranches for Greece(Xinhuanet)
EU's Rehn calls for taking next steps over banking union(Xinhuanet)
Barclays wins dismissal of US shareholder lawsuit over LIBOR(CPI Financial)
Barclays wins dismissal of US shareholder lawsuit over Libor(The Malaysia Insider)
US court dismisses Barclays' Libor suit(Business Times)
UK plunges down economic wellbeing league, while US remains top(The Guardian)
German inflation hits two-and-half year low(Khaleej Times)
Russia bracing for worst as economy turns weak(Khaleej Times)
Fastfact 14 May 2013
Asia BanksAccommodative monetary policies of banks contribute to currency market volatility(Gulf Times)
Ministry: Baht should be kept stable(The Star Online)
Japan, Brunei agree to boost economic, energy ties(Xinhuanet)
China's economic growth in 2013 expected to reach 8.2 pct: Morgan Stanley(Xinhuanet)
China's fiscal revenue continues slow growth(Xinhuanet)
Beijing's weak April growth raises fear of stalling economy(Business Times)
Risks to China recovery seen(The Star Online)
India CPI Inflation Eases In April (Rttnews)
Saudi Central Bank pushes banks to reserve more jobs for locals(CPI Financial)
Saudi banks encouraged to employ more locals: report(Xinhuanet)
Egypt sells five-year bonds at average yield of 15.95 per cent(CPI Financial)
Abu Dhabi’s new financial zone to benefit Dubai – executive(CPI Financial)
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) sets initial price guidance for debut bond(CPI Financial)
HSBC Bank Oman holds interactive staff events(CPI Financial)
HSBC boss can do more to cut bank down to size(Khaleej Times)
HSBC CEO to deliver strategy update soon(Business Times)
Al Hilal Bank clarifies it is unrelated to Al Hilal Exchange(CPI Financial)
Morocco's covered bond framework a basis for the first African covered bond(CPI Financial)
Deutsche Bank appoints new as General Manager for Saudi branch(CPI Financial)
Rising Qatar inflation seen averaging 2.5% next year(Gulf Times)
Assets under management of Barwa Bank’s TFI fund reaches QR100mn(Gulf Times)
Fitch affirms ratings for 7 Qatari banks; outlook stable(Gulf Times)
World Banks
ECB’s Visco backs negative rates(The Star Online)
G7 to press on with bank reforms, Japan escapes censure(The Malaysia Insider)
G7 Agrees To Push Ahead With Bank Reforms; Backs Japan's Policies (Rttnews)
Portugal Inflation Eases In April (Rttnews)
UK Economic Growth To Pick Up In 2014, CBI Says (Rttnews)
Lloyds Banking Group says chairman to retire(Gulf Times)
Malta unlikely to follow Cyprus into crisisn(Business Times)
Lloyds chief to retire next year(The Star Online)
French Q2 growth of 0.1% expected(The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 May 2013
Asia BanksIndonesia, the next big opportunity for Qatar(Gulf Times)
'Country has potential to be region's biggest player' - Indonesia(Business Times)
Central bank to launch new rupiah pricing tool(Business Times)
Vietnam Central Bank Cuts Key Rates (Rttnews)
G7 to press on with bank reforms, Japan escapes censure(The Malaysian Insider)
China's New Yuan Loans Exceed Expectations (Rttnews)
Hong Kong Economy Expands At Steady Pace In Q1 (Rttnews)
Bank of Korea cuts rates in surprise move as yen falls(Gulf Times)
Australia budget blues in land of mining boom(Business Times)
Australia central bank mutes outlook(Khaleej Times)
‘Full, free’ trade agreement can enhance inter-Arab ties(Gulf Times)
Arab Bank issues third sustainability report(CPI Financial)
Kuwait: inflation slows to 1.6 per cent in March(CPI Financial)
KFH-Turkey first quarter 2013 profits hit TRY 51 million(CPI Financial)
Khaleeji Commercial Bank signs MoU with Military Consumer Association, Glabrous International(CPI Financial)
Burgan Bank Q1 operating profit up 12 per cent before provisions(CPI Financial)
Gulf Finance House reports Q1 2013 profits of $1.5 million(CPI Financial)
National Bank of Bahrain opens 26th branch(CPI Financial)
HSBC opens service unit in Arabian Ranches(CPI Financial)
Abu Dhabi financial zone to challenge Dubai(Gulf Times)
Qatar’s international reserves surge to $38bn(Gulf Times)
World Banks
G7 steps up fight against global tax evasion(Business Times)
Realty trusts are the new gold to hedge inflation woes(Gulf Times)
G7 to press on with bank reforms(Gulf Times)
EBRD considers lifelines for small business in emerging Europe(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC boss can do more to cut bank down to size(The Star Online)
British firms more upbeat on economy, credit scheme helping(The Star Online)
Italy's 1-Year Borrowing Cost Falls To Historic Low (Rttnews)
Soros: Italy market calm short-lived (Business Times)
Germany to oppose ECB’s asset buying(Business Times)
Limited banking union can buy time, German finance minister writes(The Star Online)
Recovery In German Exports Signals Economic Revival(Rttnews)
Lithuania Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply In March (Rttnews)
Malta Visible Trade Gap Narrows In March (Rttnews)
Cyprus March Trade Shortfall Narrows (Rttnews)
Co-operative Bank rushes to reassure customers after downgrade - UK(The Guardian)
US will be able to keep borrowing into Sept(Gulf Times)
Southern Africa seen to overtake Asia as fastest growing region in a couple of years(The Star Online)
Fastfact 12 May 2013
Asia BanksHong Kong's economy grows 2.8 pct in Q1 of 2013(Xinhuanet)
MOC queries World Bank China business report(Xinhuanet)
China aims for simpler forex regulations(Xinhuanet)
China's new loans drop, reinforcing monetary prudency(Xinhuanet)
New rules for commercial banks in China(Business Times)
Yen slumps to 4½-year low, bonds fall(The Malaysian Insider)
US sends Japan currency warning as G7 meets(The Malaysian Insider)
Aussie, NZ dollar to remain well supported(The Star Online)
Australia central bank mutes outlook(The Star Online)
World Banks
G7 FinMins meeting closes with agreement to promote bank reforms(Xinhuanet)
Eurozone crisis hits German surplus (The Star Online)
Rompakan siber RM134.44j(Berita Harian)
London bandar selamat(Berita Harian)
BofA fires back at New York over modification violations(The Malaysian Insider)
German exports increase slightly in March(Xinhuanet)
Spanish treasury raises 4.57 bln euros in bond auction at lower costs(Xinhuanet)
Croatia in no hurry to introduce euro: First Deputy PM(Xinhuanet)
Fastfact 10 May 2013
Asia BanksICICI Bank offers Money2India.com mobile app (CPI Financial)
Japan Leading Index Declines In March (RttNews)
SoftBank to save US$3b a year with Sprint deal (Business Times)
Sumitomo Mitsui pays top dollar for BTPN stake(Business Times)
Japanese buying more foreign toshins(Business Times)
S. Korea cuts key interest rate to 2.5pc (Business Times)
S. Korea's money supply continues to grow amid accommodative policy(Xinhuanet)
S. Korea's IT exports rise for 8 months on demand from emerging economies(Xinhuanet)
Bank of China sekat transaksi Korea Utara(Sinar Online)
China exports jump 14.7%(Khaleej Times)
China's April PPI down 2.6 pct(Xinhuanet)
China's inflation rises to 2.4 pct in April(Xinhuanet)
China Inflation Posts Modest Gain As Food Prices Rise (RttNews)
Chinese economy stabilizes after slowdown: accountants' research(Xinhuanet)
Sri Lanka's exports drop 8.1% in Q1(Xinhuanet)
Ajman Bank's Q1 net profit up 171 per cent (CPI Financial)
Egypt c.bank sells $38.6 mln at Thursday's forex auction(CPI Financial)
Ratings on Egypt lowered to 'CCC+/C'(CPI Financial)
Oman's Central Bank sets minimum target for SME lending(CPI Financial)
Fitch affirms Kuwait International Bank at 'A-'; Stable Outlook(CPI Financial)
Emirates NBD opens Emirates Towers branch(CPI Financial)
News Analysis: Why Australian central bank cut cash rate to record low(Xinhuanet)
World Banks
G7 finance chiefs to discuss bank reform push(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB Professional Forecasters Cut Inflation, GDP Outlook (RttNews)
Greece's economy to start recovering from next year(Business Times)
Foreigners the big losers in Cyprus bailout (Business Times)
Brazil's Azevedo set to head World Trade Organization(Xinhuanet)
China hails Azevedo as WTO boss(Business Times)
BoE Leaves QE Unchanged At GBP 375 Bln, Rate At 0.50% (RttNews)
Bank of England holds off on more quantitative easing(The Guardian)
Ireland HICP Inflation Falls To 27-Month Low (RttNews)
Feds sideline billionaire Falcone from fund business(The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 May 2013
Asia BanksIndonesian central bank forex reserve up in April(Xinhuanet)
Indian banks suspend staff(The Star Online)
StanChart Q1 profit down, but bank confident of expected 2013 profit rise(The Star Online)
StanChart Q1 profit falls(Business Times)
Rare wobble as Stanchart profit falls in first quarter(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea's foreign reserves stay at record level(Xinhuanet)
S.Korean shares rise on China exports(Xinhuanet)
China's foreign trade gains momentum in April(Xinhuanet)
China's Export Growth Exceeds Forecast (RttNews)
China April trade data beats expectations, scepticism remains(The Malaysian Insider)
China swings back to surplus(The Star Online)
China swings back to trade surplus in April(The Sun Daily)
China swings back to trade surplus in April(Business Times)
IMF urges Kuwait to fund projects with debt, not oil(Gulf Times)
Israel set to raise budget deficit target(Xinhuanet)
QNB tops World's Strongest Banks on Bloomberg's Markets' list(CPI Financial)
National Bank of Fujairah shares trade finance expertise with clients(CPI Financial)
Egypt Central Bank offers $40 million at auction(CPI Financial)
Dubai set for $44.5b boost from aviation(Khaleej Times)
China worries about EU-US trade pact plan(Gulf Times)
AGBs available for trading on Australian Securities Exchange in May: Treasurer(Xinhuanet)
Central bank intervenes to curb NZ dollar(The Star Online)
Wheeler Says RBNZ Intervened To Weaken Currency (RttNews)
Reserve Bank confirms currency intervention(The New Zealand Herald)
Reserve Bank willing to set limits on risky lending(The New Zealand Herald)
World Banks
ECB may buy bad loans from southern Europe(The Star Online)
Banks (Finally) Ready to Start Lending Money Again(CNBC)
ECB's Asmussen Says Cyprus Faces "High" Short-Term Risks (RttNews)
Bank of England likely to hold fire, waiting for Carney(The Star Online)
Rousseff: Brazil's interest rate moderate, inflation under control(Xinhuanet)
IMF predicts 5.4 percent growth for sub-Saharan African economies(Xinhuanet)
Macedonia borrows 180 mln U.S dollars to cover budget gap(Xinhuanet)
Minerals, electricity, textile and footwear increase Albania exports(Xinhuanet)
U.S. Consumer Credit Rises Less Than Expected In March (RttNews)
US April surplus up US$52bil(The Star Online)
UBS overhaul ups pressure on private banking head(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS revamp tests private banking unit(Business Times)
Fastfact 08 May 2013
Asia BanksM'sian, Asian, Aussie banks shine despite collapse of some Western banks(The Star Online)
How Singapore’s currency club fell apart(The Malaysian Insider)
Cosco Capital plans US$500m share offer(Business Times)
Deutsche hires Philip Lee as vice-chairman SEA(The Sun Daily)
Taiwan's Exports Decline Unexpectedly In April (RttNews)
Australia's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates To All-time Low(Bernama)
RBA Cuts Cash Rate To Record Low To Support Economic Growth (RttNews)
Australia cuts key rate(Business Times)
Australian expats lose capital gains tax break(CPI Financial)
Bank of China closes account of key North Korean bank(The Malaysian Insider)
China’s unsteady economy seen holding April inflation in check(Gulf Times)
Union National Bank (UNB) achieves three ISO recognitions by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance(CPI Financial)
NBK Capital MENA: UAE banks Q1 wrap-up – sluggish volume trends persist(CPI Financial)
World Banks
EU pushes for universal bank account access(The Star Online)
IMF’s Lagarde urges all euro members to push for banking union(The Malaysian Insider)
German FinMin softens stance on EU banking union(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain should quit European Union, says former finance minister(The Malaysian Insider)
Draghi says ECB ready to act as economy weakens(The Malaysian Insider)
Czech Trade Surplus Declines In March (RttNews)
Poland Foreign Reserves Decline In April (RttNews)
Sainsbury's in talks to buy out banking business (Finextra)
Standard Chartered mobile banking app scales new peaks (Finextra)
HSBC Q1 profit jump to US$8.4b(Business Times)
HSBC reaps benefit of cost-cutting efforts(CPI Financial)
HSBC first-quarter profits almost double(The Guardian)
Greece not tough enough on rich tax evaders, IMF says(The Guardian)
European Central Bank action off-setting sluggish data(CPI Financial)
E&Y: Africa's share of global FDI increases over last five years(CPI Financial)
AIB says on track for pre-provision operating profit(Independence.Ie)
Deutsche Bank hires new country heads (Business Times)
RBS to boost derivative sales in Middle East(Gulf Times)
Fed says banks eased lending standards again, loan demand up(Reuters)
New York to sue BofA, Wells Fargo over mortgage practices(The Malaysian Insider)
BofA to pay US$1.7b to settle suit (Business Times)
MBIA, Bank of America reach US$1.6b cash settlement(The Malaysian Insider)
US pension fund sues 12 banks(Business Times)
Dimon’s roles in JPMorgan still unclear(Business Times)
US Treasury chief blames Washington for slow growth(The Malaysian Insider)
AIG may pursue fraud case versus Bank of America Corp's Countrywide unit(The Star Online)
Fastfact 07 May 2013
Asia BanksADB faces funding crunch, says India(Khaleej Times)
Banks in S’pore agonise over rich clients in tax evasion clampdown (The Star Online)
Akaun rahsia pelanggan luar diteliti elak lari cukai - Singapura(Berita Harian)
Thailand eyes public dollar bond(The Star Online)
Danamon takeover snag? - Indonesia(Business Times)
Indonesia's economic growth slows at 6.02 pct in Q1(Xinhuanet)
Indonesia's GDP Growth Slows In Q1 (RttNews)
Indonesia Q1 Growth At 2-Year Low (RttNews)
Beijing targets hot money inflows(The Star Online)
China targets hot money inflows with new forex rules(The Malaysian Insider)
China tightens currency rules(Business Times)
Pick up in China April export(The Star Online)
H7N9 not expected to exert significant influence on China’s economy(Xinhuanet)
S. Korea's foreign reserves stay at record level(Xinhuanet)
S. Korean shares fall ahead of BOK meeting(Xinhuanet)
Israel set to raise budget deficit target(Xinhuanet)
KFH honors staff in recognition of their “outstanding” proposals(CPI Financial)
Dubai bank plans first US$ bond(Business Times)
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) buys back shares worth $313 million(CPI Financial)
UNB funds see steady growth(CPI Financial)
Tamkeen and Family Bank launch Mantoojati initiative(CPI Financial)
SME banking conference 7-8 May at Emirates Towers(CPI Financial)
Oman may issue US dollar bond for the first time in 17 years(CPI Financial)
Gulf Capital and National Commercial Bank sign SAR 450 million facility(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Feature: Tax haven, a misnomer for Cyprus(Xinhuanet)
Portuguese PM announces new measures to reduce public spending(Xinhuanet)
Bankers whisper : Spain’s bailout bill could rise(Khaleej Times)
HSBC expected to double first quarter profits to US$8bil Tuesday(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 May 2013
Asia BanksTime to put Asean on the map(Business Times)
Report: Indonesia seen within days to give green light to biggest foreign bank takeover(The Star Online)
Bank Indonesia intervenes to support rupiah(Business Times)
Banks in Singapore agonize over rich clients in tax evasion clampdown(The Star Online)
Philippines no to capital controls, for now(Business Times)
India: Asian Development Bank faces funding crunch(Business Times)
World Banks
Banks paint wider targets after early misses(The Malaysian Insider)
3 JPMorgan directors face backlash(Business Times)
Fastfact 05 May 2013
Asia BanksADB expresses confidence in overcoming challenges faced by Asia's development(Xinhuanet)
Indonesia head of debt management dismisses S&P rating move(The Star Online)
Philippines to stick to debt plan despite ratings upgrade(The Star Online)
India cuts interest rate to 7.25%(The Star Online)
India's Central Bank Cuts Key Rates By 25 Bps As Expected (RTTNews)
ASEAN+3 endorse initiative for infrastructure financing bonds(Xinhuanet)
Interview: Robust private retirement system to benefit China(Xinhuanet)
Abenomics and currency wars(The Star Online)
Westpac H1 income hits record to A$3.5b(The Star Online)
Saudi banks deny plans to limit expat bank transfers(CPI Financial)
Bloomberg ranks Qatar National Bank as world's strongest bank(CPI Financial)
Egypt's main IMF negotiator, in change, stays in post(CPI Financial)
Fitch Ratings assigns ratings to Commercial Bank of Dubai's (CBD) EMTN programme(CPI Financial)
World Banks
NIESR forecasts world economy growth of 3.3 pct for 2013(Xinhuanet)
ECB cuts benchmark refinancing rate to record low(Xinhuanet)
Bond yields too low? There’s always Rwanda(The Malaysian Insider)
EC says Italy likely to exit deficit procedure(Xinhuanet)
Belgian Economy Rebounds Modestly In Q1 (RTTNews)
UK Company Liquidations, Personal Insolvencies At 5-Year Lows (RTTNews)
RBS returns to profit, to finish restructuring in 2014(CPI Financial)
Fastfact 03 May 2013
Asia BanksVietnam trade deficits hit $800 mln in first four months(Xinhuanet)
Doha Bank allocates $1.8 billion for development projects in Kuwait(CPI Financial)
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain Q1 net profit BHD 3.053 million, up 68 per cent(CPI Financial)
News Analysis: China's economic growth slower but healthier(Xinhuanet)
World Banks
ECB Slashes Refi Rate By 25 Basis Points, Lending Rate Cut To 1% (RTTNews)
Draghi Says ECB Policy Stance To Remain Accommodative (RTTNews)
ECB cuts benchmark refinancing rate to 0.5 pct(Xinhuanet)
ECB set for rate cut as inflation falls sharply(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB cuts interest rates to help economy back on its feet(The Malaysian Insider)
Savers to be hit as ECB expected to cut interest rates(Independent.ie)
13,000 jobs could be created with EIB investment, says Government(Independent.ie)
Stephen Poloz named Canada's central bank governor(Xinhuanet)
Spain to cut 8 bln euros in administration reforms in 2014-2015(Xinhuanet)
Euro debt crisis actually saves Germany money(Business Times)
UBS investors to ask for bank to be broken up(Business Times)
Lehman sues Intel over US$1b(Business Times)
Czech Central Bank Holds Policy Rate For Fourth Time (RTTNews)
Fastfact 02 May 2013
Asia BanksIndonesia PMI rises amid higher inflation(The Star Online)
Indonesian inflation slows to 5.57% in April(The Sun Daily)
Indonesia inflation slows to 5.57% in April(Gulf Times)
India Central Bank Likely To Cut Key Policy Rate (RTTNews)
Egypt to grow only 3% in fiscal year ending June ’14(Gulf Times)
Financial zone to bridge gap in global day coverage: Abu Dhabi(Gulf Times)
Abu Dhabi says financial zone to bridge the gap in the global day(CPI Financial)
Inflation spikes as Qatar gears up for spending spree(Gulf Times)
Qatar bank sector sees profits drop, but insurers stand tall(Gulf Times)
Emirates NBD introduces Western Union to ATMs(CPI Financial)
UK-based National Bank of Kuwait (International) Assigned 'A+/A-1' ratings; Outlook Stable (CPI Financial)
Al khaliji finances GDI’s Al Jassra buy(Gulf Times)
Barwa Q1 profit drops 46% to QR158.53mn(Gulf Times)
World Banks
World Bank sees progress in some of the most fragile countries(The Star Online)
ECB set for rate cut first time in 10 months as inflation falls sharply(The Star Online)
ECB May Cut Rates As Economy Weakens Further (RTTNews)
Inflation Likely To Be Quite Close To 2% Early Next Year, Says BoE's Miles(RTTNews)
Next BoE chief Carney signals flexibility on inflation target(The Star Online)
EU gives support to Italy's Letta, cautions on debt(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank names new Regional Head of Global Transaction Banking for MEA(CPI Financial)
RBS collapse: Vince Cable rebuked by Scottish legal chief(The Guardian)
Deutsche Bank shares jump after €3b stock issue(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece's short-selling ban extended to protect investors(Business Times)
Signs of recovery seen blunting opposition to UBS pay(The Star Online)
Fed Maintains Bond-Buying Program As Recovery Loses Steam (RTTNews)
Fastfact 01 May 2013
Asia BanksAsian shares underpinned by central bank stimulus hopes(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore Economy To Pick Up Gradually In 2013: MAS (RTTNews)
Singapore central bank says inflation could ease to 3-year low(The Malaysian Insider)
S'pore wages to grow at faster pace(Business Times)
Philippine liquidity expands 11.4 pct in March(Xinhuanet)
Australia Private Sector Credit Rises In March (RTTNews)
ANZ posts higher first-half profit, boosts dividend(The Star Online)
Gulf African Bank supporting SME lending with African Guarantee Fund (AGF)(CPI Financial)
Clifford Chance appoints Saudi based banking and finance specialist Paul Latto to partner(CPI Financial)
Egypt says Qatar asking five per cent interest on $3 billion bonds(CPI Financial)
Bahrain picks banks for benchmark-sized sovereign bond - sources(CPI Financial)
Qatar Holding invests in VTB Bank’s capital increase(CPI Financial)
Abu Dhabi plans financial free zone, may resemble Dubai(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Spain sinks deeper into recession in Q1(Business Times)
Spain GDP Declines At Slower Pace In Q1 (RTTNews)
Santander boss Saenz steps down after legal battle(The Malaysian Insider)
Dortmunder Volksbank introduces contactless mobile payments(Finextra)
Barclays' LIBOR court case delayed until 2014(CPI Financial)
Lloyds profits surge to £2bn as bad debts fall(The Guardian)
Italy’s Letta tells Merkel Europe needs more growth(The Malaysian Insider)
UK taxpayer-owned banks take harder hit(The Star Online)
Fastfact 30 April 2013
Asia BanksIMF: Malaysia, rising Asian nations at risk of ‘middle-income trap’(The Malaysian Insider)
Emerging Asia risks ‘middle-income trap’(The Star Online)
IMF warns of emerging risks in Asia(Business Times)
IMF Urges Asian Policymakers To Respond 'Early And Decisively' To Shifting Risks (RTTNews)
Asia To Lead Three-Speed Global Recovery, Says IMF (RTTNews)
Thai GDP growth seen at 6%(The Star Online)
Thai govt keeps up pressure on central bank to tame baht(The Star Online)
Singapore’s OCBC’s Q1 net profit down 16pc, above forecast(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore GIC to sell Glencore bonds, to buy shares(The Sun Daily)
Abu Dhabi plans financial free zone(Business Times)
QIB posts QR291mn net profit in first quarter(Gulf Times)
Libya to help ease Egypt crisis with $1.2bn oil deal(Gulf Times)
Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) announces first quarter profit $56 million(CPI Financial)
Standard Chartered Private Equity exits $75m Mezzanine Investment in Hassan Mohammed Jawad & Sons(CPI Financial)
S. Korea's current account surplus doubles in March(Xinhuanet)
Japanese bank eyes BTPN stake(Business Times)
Japan’s SMBC in talks for TPG’s Indonesia bank stake(The Star Online)
Taiwan Q1 growth seen slowing on soft China, US demand(The Star Online)
World Banks
Possible cut in interest rates seen this week in Eurozone(The Star Online)
ECB to publish bond-buy documents if scheme is activated(The Star Online)
Bank lending to UK businesses predicted to rise in 2013(The Guardian)
Gates was a €27m bank bondholder(Independent.ie)
Probe into 2008 bank guarantee could start in autumn(Independent.ie)
Greece to cut 15,000 govt jobs(Business Times)
Italian bonds jump after Letta names new government(The Malaysian Insider)
Sabadell buys Lloyds’ Spanish retail unit(The Star Online)
Santander CEO Saenz steps down(The Star Online)
Bundesbank confirms criticism of ECB(Independent.ie)
Riksbank Policymakers Worried Over High Household Debt, Minutes Show (RTTNews)
Bank of Cyprus converts part of major deposits to stock(Xinhuanet)
US earnings beating forecasts(The Star Online)
Fastfact 29 April 2013
Asia BanksAbu Dhabi sets up free zone; could compete with DIFC(Gulf Times)
Abu Dhabi plans financial free zone(CPI Financial)
Arab Bank Group reports Q1 net profits of $205.1 million(CPI Financial)
HSBC, Zurich sign 10-year exclusive deal on general insurance(CPI Financial)
UAE Banks Federation reports local bank branch numbers up five per cent(CPI Financial)
World Banks
Global economy still stuck on central-bank life support(The Star Online)
Still stuck on central-bank life support(The Malaysian Insider)
Major central banks, data to help boost investor sentiment(The Star Online)
Central banks, data to steer Wall St investors(Gulf Times)
Credit Availability For Small Businesses In Eurozone Deteriorates: ECB (RTTNews)
IMF advises advanced economies to balance fiscal adjustment risks(Xinhuanet)
Central Bank of Cyprus appoints Bank of Cyprus provisional board(Xinhuanet)
ECB Says Deposits At Cypriot Banks Fell 3.9% In March (RTTNews)
Eurozone to okay 2.8bil euros for Greece today(The Star Online)
?2.8b loan for Greece hinges on reform law(Business Times)
Greece passes reform law to unlock more EU/IMF rescue loans(The Star Online)
IMF chief backs Spain's economic reform plan(Xinhuanet)
Spain Sees Bigger Fall In GDP This Year (RTTNews)
Italy's 6-Month Debt Cost At Record Low (RTTNews)
Italian court rejects Nomura seizure order(The Star Online)
SNB Chief Says Cap On Exchange Rate Still Needed (RTTNews)
Chase and la Caixa top mobile banking study; HSBC bottom of the pile(Finextra)
No indication of systematic fraud among German bank directors(The Star Online)
'No evidence of rate rigging by German bank board'(Business Times)
Credit Suisse shareholders back pay plan(Gulf Times)
News analysis: U.S. economic growth accelerates in Q1 as concerns linger(Xinhuanet)
U.S. GDP Expands 2.5% In First Quarter (RTTNews)
Judge rejects FBI bid to hack online bank theft suspect's computer(Finextra)
Bill Gates was bondholder in bailed-out Irish zombie banks(Independent.ie)
MUFJ unit in talks to sell services to Morgan Stanley trust clients(The Star Online)
Fastfact 28 April 2013
Asia BanksADB elects Japan’s top currency official as president(The Star Online)
ADB elects Nakao as president(Business Times)
Australian central bank joins RMB club(Xinhuanet)
BOC Q1 net profit up 8.2 pct(Xinhuanet)
Fiscal policies address growth(Xinhuanet)
China swings back to capital account surplus(Xinhuanet)
ICBC profit up on fee, commission income(The Star Online)
BoJ holds off fresh easing measures(Khaleej Times)
BoJ Keeps Monetary Policy Steady; Sees Inflation Nearing Target In 2015(RTTNews)
BoJ Upgrades GDP, Price Forecasts (RTTNews)
Emirates NBD Q1 profit jumps 31%(Khaleej Times)
Qatar banks turn to bond sales as lending slows(Gulf Times)
Italian court rejects Nomura seizure order(The Malaysian Insider)
World Banks
Euro zone set to approve RM11b for Greece tomorrow(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain to honour Winston Churchill on new banknote(The Malaysian Insider)
Austria aims to open up on bank secrecy within weeks(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF advises advanced economies to balance fiscal adjustment risks(Xinhuanet)
Eurozone Lending To Private Sector Falls, M3 Growth Eases(RTTNews)
First-quarter GDP seen at 3 percent but momentum ebbs(Reuters)
Central banks, economic data to steer US investors(The Malaysian Insider)
Light at the end of tunnel for eurozone?(Business Times)
Cypriot banks lose ?1.8b in deposits(Business Times)
US Q1 GDP seen at 3%(The Star Online)
Cypriot authorities further relax capital controls(Xinhuanet)
Fastfact 26 April 2013
Asia BanksPhilippine Central Bank Holds Policy Rates, Cuts SDA Rate Further(RTTNews)
Decline In Philippine Imports Slows In February (RTTNews)
S. Korea's economic growth accelerates to 2-year high in Q1(Xinhuanet)
South Korea Economy Expands At Fastest Pace In 2 Yrs (RTTNews)
South Korea's Export Recovery Unlikely To Be Sustained: Capital Economics (RTTNews)
S. Korea's Eximbank issues first Eurobonds since 2008 crisis(Xinhuanet)
S. Korean economy to cool off with no immediate action: minister(Xinhuanet)
IMF Urges Pakistan To Take Steps To Stabilize Economy (RTTNews)
Egypt is at risk as doubts grow over quick IMF deal(Gulf Times)
UAE FDI flow surges 21%(Khaleej Times)
Oman Central Bank calls for action on SME lending(CPI Financial)
Reserve Bank holds OCR but comments on growth more upbeat(The New Zealand Herald)
David Tripe: Keep Reserve Bank out of the house(The New Zealand Herald)
Hong Kong Exports Rebound More Than Expected (RTTNews)
Hong Kong to unveil reference rate for offshore yuan markets(The Star Online)
India may shift cash to banks to boost liquidity in banking system, enhance monetary policy(The Star Online)
World Banks
Central banks load up on equities(Business Times)
IMF, ECB square off in Europe austerity debate(The Star Online)
EU’s Rehn: fiscal adjustment slowing down in Europe(The Malaysian Insider)
Europe Must Address Credit Constrains On SMEs: ECB's Coeure (RTTNews)
Weak Eurozone Economic Outlook Points To Interest Rate Cut: IHS Global Insight (RTTNews)
Britain dodges recession(Business Times)
Britain avoids recession with jump in first quarter growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain economy escapes triple-dip recession, official data(Xinhuanet)
U.K. Avoids Triple-Dip Recession In Q1 (RTTNews)
UK Likely Slipped Back Into Recession In Q1: Capital Economics (RTTNews)
Barclays pledges rigorous pay review(The Star Online)
Next BOE chief Carney banks on clear framework(The Star Online)
Speedier loans draw small UK firms to online financing(The Star Online)
Credit Suisse profit beats forecast, eyes cash dividend(Gulf Times)
Finnish Retail Sales Increase In March - Finland(RTTNews)
Germany defends budget balancing policy after EU calls for easing austerity(Xinhuanet)
OECD: Italy should ask for more room on deficit(The Star Online)
Fastfact 25 April 2013
Asia BanksRegional trade deal to give strong boost to ASEAN economies: ADB(Xinhuanet)
ADB assistance hits 21.57 billion USD in 2012(Xinhuanet)
Masraf Al Rayan in final stages of due diligence to buy Libyan bank stake (Gulf Times)
Barwa Bank profit jumps 53% to QR156.7mn in Q1(Gulf Times)
Al khaliji posts QR131.5mn profit(Gulf Times)
Al Khaliji Q1 profits up eight per cent at QAR 131.5 million(CPI Financial)
NBAD profit jumps 35.5%(Khaleej Times)
Union National Bank contributes AED 4.777 million to Zakat Fund(CPI Financial)
Palestine Commercial Bank reports Q1 2013 profits of $498,740(CPI Financial)
Commercial Bank of Kuwait reports Q1 net profit of KWD 0.8 million(CPI Financial)
Emirates NBD wins Best SME Internet Banking Service(CPI Financial)
RBA Plans To Invest Forex Reserves In China, Says Lowe(RTTNews)
RBNZ Pauses Again As Inflation Stays Benign Despite House Price Gains(RTTNews)
S. Korea's trade terms improve on lower import costs(Xinhuanet)
China's economic transformation creates more opportunities for Europe(Xinhuanet)
China needs faster financial reform to curb shadow banking risks(The Malaysian Insider)
China watchful on wealth management products(The Star Online)
World Banks
ECB poised to cut rates to help recession-hit euro zone(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF holds high-level roundtable on Structural Banking Reform(CPI Financial)
ECB Rate Cut Could Bring Big 'Disappointment' (CNBC)
Ireland ‘to invest in economy only if targets are met’(Gulf Times)
Co-op pulls out of talks to buy Lloyds branches(The Guardian)
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for introduction of regional banks(The Guardian)
Expected IMF agreement eases pressure on Tunisia rating(CPI Financial)
German confidence tumbles(The Star Online)
UK tribunal orders BoI to pay £30m in tax bill case(Independent.ie)
BoE Extends Funding For Lending Scheme For One Year (RTTNews)
Barclays first-quarter profit hit by restructuring charge(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays back to profit in Q1(The Star Online)
US FDIC to join OCC in plan to curb payday loans(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 April 2013
Asia BanksSusilo hopeful of bank deal soon(The Star Online)
India PM adviser says economy bottomed out, sees 6.4% growth(The Sun Daily)
China manufacturing slows in April: HSBC(The Sun Daily)
Slower Chinese growth poses uncertainty-fund managers(The Malaysian Insider)
Genting-Alliance JV plans US$500mil initial public offering in Manila(The Star Online)
Bank bantu jimat kos perkahwinan - Seoul(Berita Harian)
World Banks
Lessons to be learnt from Barclays problems(The Star Online)
Europe Parliament likely to approve forced losses on wealthy failed bank depositors(The Malaysian Insider)
UK budget deficit barely falls in 2012/13, more pain ahead(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC to shed 1,149 UK jobs in new round of cutbacks(The Sun Daily)
French tax probe targets HSBC(The Malaysian Insider)
Lloyds' sale of bank branches to Co-op collapses(The Star Online)
Fastfact 23 April 2013
Asia BanksIMF, Egypt hope to reach loan agreement in ‘weeks’(Khaleej Times)
Indonesia finance minister to stick to pro-growth policies(Gulf Times)
Susilo's finance minister pick rattles mart(Business Times)
Kuroda's the worst governor for JGBs(Business Times)
Japan banking giants wooing overseas borrowers(The Star Online)
China needs faster financial reform to curb shadow banking risks(The Malaysian Insider)
China HSBC Flash PMI falls, points to tepid second-quarter recovery(The Star Online)
India may cut interest rate(The Star Online)
RBI seen cutting rate to 2-year low in May (Gulf Times)
India Set To Grow 6.4% In 2013-14, Says Economic Adviser (RTTNews)
UAE markets jump to multi-year highs(Gulf Times)
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) reports Q1 2013 net profit up 40.7 per cent(CPI Financial)
Kuwait Finance House Q1 profit rises by 14.7 per cent(CPI Financial)
Gulf Bank Q1 2013 net profit rises 7.7 per cent(CPI Financial)
Bank of Palestine reports Q1 pretax profits up 9.1 per cent(CPI Financial)
Barwa Bank Q1 net profit up 53 per cent to QAR 156.7 million(CPI Financial)
QNB Group completes $1 billion corporate bond issuance(CPI Financial)
World Banks
WTO trade deal could boost global GDP by $960bn (Gulf Times)
ECB policymakers hint at key rate cut (Gulf Times)
Global finance officials endorse World Bank target to end poverty(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks face US$17b hit in trading revenue(Business Times)
UK says ‘no clear reason’ to let independent Scotland use the pound(The Malaysian Insider)
German economy stabilises after weak end to 2012(The Star Online)
Eurozone picture dimming, no light at end of tunnel yet even for Germany(The Star Online)
South Africa Leading Index Rises Marginally In February (RTTNews)
Fastfact 22 April 2013
Asia Banks‘Global crisis requires macroeconomic, regulatory solutions’ - Doha Bank(Gulf Times)
Egypt requests $2bn Russia loan as Mursi meets Putin(Gulf Times)
India tops in global remittances(Khaleej Times)
IMF Needs To Improve Surveillance Of Global Economy: India FinMin (RTT News)
UAE March inflation inches up (Khaleej Times)
World Bank $70 million loan for SMEs in Jordan(CPI Financial)
Qatar Development Bank, International Trade Centre focus on export practices(CPI Financial)
Virtuzone and Union National Bank strengthen partnership to help SMEs(CPI Financial)
PwC: Banking M&A deals on the rise in the Middle East amid global decline(CPI Financial)
UAE liquidates AED 4 million bank guarantees for unpaid workers(CPI Financial)
Lebanon's banking system outlook remains negative(CPI Financial)
RAKBANK launches ‘Click & Collect’ service(CPI Financial)
IMF reaches agreement with Tunisia on two-year $1.75 billion Stand-By Arrangement(CPI Financial)
Moody's affirms National Bank of Kuwait's Aa3/Prime-1 ratings; outlook stable(CPI Financial)
Japan Bank Loan Demand Increases In Q1 (RTT News)
China's bank regulator watchful of bad loans(Xinhua.net)
World Banks
Communique: Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Washington, 18-19 April 2013(CPI Financial)
G20 vows to spur growth(Gulf Times)
IMF: Action needed to boost confidence in global economy(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF to boost oversight of bank stimulus(Business Times)
Not Trusting Rumors On Slovenia: IMF's Lagarde (RTT News)
Cyprus financial crisis impacts eurozone outlook: QNB Group(Gulf Times)
Slovenia: We are not the next Cyprus(Business Times)
Greece may get bailout cash advance to pay bills(Business Times)
Lloyds hires advisers on possible asset manager sale(The Malaysian Insider)
Fed's Stein backs putting price on bank access to liquidity(Reuters)
Britain launches legal challenge to EU’s finance tax(Gulf Times)
ECB: Banks To Repay EUR 10.9 Bln Of Loans Next Week (RTT News)
Fitch Cuts UK Credit Rating On Weaker Economic, Fiscal Outlook (RTT News)
Belgian Consumer Sentiment Recovers In April (RTT News)
Economists: Africa’s boom not denting poverty enough(The Star Online)
Fastfact 21 April 2013
Asia BanksA bank for Asean?(The Star Online)
Asia on mild recovery path(The Star Online)
Indonesia's bonds lead regional gains(Business Times)
San Miguel in Philippines’ largest corporate bond issue(The Malaysian Insider)
World Banks
IMF concerned by '3-speed recovery'(Business Times)
G20 backs off austerity drive, rejects hard debt cut targets(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 backs off austerity drive, rejects hard debt cut targets(The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 April 2013
Asia BanksUN study tips faster Asia growth(The Star Online)
Escap bullish on Asia-Pacific economic growth(The Star Online)
UAB net profit surges 60% on branch expansion plans(Khaleej Times)
China Q1 FDI reverses declines(The Star Online)
China CITIC Bank and MasterCard ink virtual payments MoU(Finextra)
Icici Bank and Vodafone launch M-Pesa in India(Finextra)
Japan logs record US$83.4b trade deficit(The Sun Daily)
Japan exports rise in March on weak yen(The Star Online)
Firms’ mood upbeat for fifth month - Tokyo(The Star Online)
S&P faces new suit in Australia(The Sun Daily)
World Banks
Worries over growth resurface - World Bank(The Star Online)
Global finance leaders to discuss IMF voting power reforms(The Malaysian Insider)
As big guns tinker, many central banks stick to old tools(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank guarantee was double-edged sword – IMF(Independece.ie)
IMF’s Lagarde to be questioned in French misconduct case(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF warns world economy risks chronic new phase of financial crisis(The Guardian)
France plans spending cuts as fiscal targets slip(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus bailout plan gets nod from German Parliament(The Sun Daily)
Slowdown in global economy hits German economic confidence(Independece.ie)
Vexed question of bank bailouts(The New Zealand Herald)
NZ dollar rises vs euro on talk of ECB cuts(The New Zealand Herald)
Markets slide as Bundesbank head warns recovery could take a decade - as it happened(The Guardian)
Bank of America agrees $500m settlement with Countrywide investors(The Guardian)
Bian signs PNC as first US bank member(Finextra)
Fastfact 18 April 2013
Asia BanksDoha Bank posts QR395mn Q1 profit; assets at QR57.2bn(Gulf Times)
Regulations and expectations stymie funds in Middle East(Gulf Times)
Qatar index rises 0.49%, but overall volumes fall(Gulf Times)
Beijing's economic growth quickens(Xinhuatnet)
Japan posts record trade deficit in FY 2012(Xinhuatnet)
Bangladesh's current account surplus widens amid falling imports(Xinhuatnet)
World Banks
'Old Risks, New Challenges' warns IMF's Global Financial Stability Report(CPI Financial)
Stimulus under spotlight at G20(The Star Online)
Russia says G20 plans to agree to new debt cutting targets(The Star Online)
U.S. keeps up pressure on G20 over forex rates(The Star Online)
Russia growth slows drastically in 1st quarter amid crude drop(Gulf Times)
Report: IMF's Lagarde to be questioned in French misconduct case(The Star Online)
Once a mistake is made, the bank or someone in the bank has to take responsibility(The Star Online)
Central bank stimulus under the spotlight at IMF, G20(The Malaysian Insider)
UK inflation holds steady, IMF cuts growth outlook(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America revenue drops, legal settlement stings(The Star Online)
Regulator says banks still a risk for taxpayers(Reuters)
Bank of Canada cuts 2013 growth forecast to 1.5 percent(Xinhuatnet)
Canada's economic output, productivity growth slows down in past decade(Xinhuatnet)
BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey finds exuberance moderating; investors still positive(CPI Financial)
Fastfact 17 April 2013
Asia BanksNot Concerned About Hard Landing in China: IMF(CNBC)
IMF: Growth in Asean 5 will remain strong(Business Times)
Singapore March exports recover, beat expectations; electronics still weak(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea proposes US$15.4b stimulus plan(Business Times)
S. Korea unveils US$4.7b stimulus(The Star Online)
Moody’s lowers outlook for China(The Star Online)
‘Iran to grow again in 2014’(Gulf Times)
Total bank credit in Kuwait rose by KWD 126 million in February to KWD 27.07 billion(CPI Financial)
Middle East investment banking fees hit highs not seen since 2008(CPI Financial)
BMI Bank launches new premier banking service Bahrain’s BMI Bank today (16 (CPI Financial)
Egypt's budget deficit may reach 28.66 bln USD in 2013-14 fiscal year(Xinhuatnet)
Bangladesh's trade deficit shrinks to nearly 5 bln USD amid political volatility(Xinhuatnet)
World Banks
IMF urges global policy action amid three-speed recovery(Xinhuatnet)
IMF trims global growth forecast, sees bumpy recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF cuts world growth forecast(The Star Online)
IMF official said U.S. fiscal policy dragging heavily on economy(Reuters)
Cyprus central bankfailed in its job, ECB told(Business Times)
Botswana inflation rises slightly in March(Xinhuatnet)
Cyprus central bank chief failed in his job, president tells ECB(Gulf Times)
Eurozone inflation eases further (Business Times)
Eurozone inflation continues to ease(The Star Online)
Toronto investment banker settles U.S. insider-trading case(The Star Online)
Republicans press Fed on when regulators can break up a bank(Reuters)
Fastfact 16 April 2013
Asia BanksStrong growth seen in Asia, overheating a risk - World Bank(The Star Online)
World Bank cuts China, Indonesia growth estimate; warns of asset bubbles(The Malaysian Insider)
World Bank cuts East Asia growth estimate(The Sun Daily)
East Asia's growth forecasts lowered(Business Times)
East Asia growth view cut(Khaleed Times)
China growth risks in focus as Q1 data falls short(The Malaysian Insider)
China growth slows(The Star Online)
Tepid economic strength hinders fiscal revenue growth - China(Xinhuatnet)
China growth slows to 7.7pc in first quarter(Khaleed Times)
China growth slows to 7.7% in Q1(The Sun Daily)
China's economic growth slows to 7.7%(The Guardian)
Has China's Economy Hit a ‘Dead End’? (CNBC)
London mayor eyes strong ties with Qatar and GCC(Gulf Times)
Corporate Results - Dubai Islamic Bank(Gulf Times)
Dubai Islamic Bank net profit up by 17 per cent(Khaleed Times)
Qatar to go over budget in 2013/2014(CPI Financial)
Warba Bank adds voice recognition to telebanking service(CPI Financial)
Jordan’s credit bureau to be ‘a qualitative leap’(CPI Financial)
Barwa Bank plans QR2bn capital increase amid Qatar infrastructure boom - Qatar(Gulf Times)
Egypt baulks at IMF terms(Business Times)
Egypt stalls on IMF terms, no deal seen(Gulf Times)
Indian inflation at lowest in over 3 years(Khaleed Times)
India’s March inflation eases to 5.96%(The Star Online)
World Banks
Austria's Fekter claims win in EU bank secrecy fight(Business Times)
Greece on track to contain debt(Business Times)
Greece bailout deal reached(The Star Online)
Depositors in Cyprus to lose euro8.3b(Business Times)
Cyprus Finance Minister: We'll Do Everything It Takes(CNBC)
Russian economy stable despite global crisis: Putin(Xinhuatnet)
Russian economy at risk from global crisis, says Putin(Gulf Times)
IMF iktiraf kerajaan Somalia(Harian Metro)
Africa ‘to have robust 2013-15 growth, but must work on poverty’(Gulf Times)
Citigroup profit rises 30% as investment banking grows(Gulf Times)
Citigroup first-quarter profit rises 30pc(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 15 April 2013
Asia BanksADB: Fuel subsidy threat to GDP(Business Times)
Asian central banks show Zen-like calm after Japan stimulus jolt(The Malaysian Insider)
China economy grows but on shaky footing: Survey(Business Times)
China poised to tap policy brakes as economy gathers speed(The Malaysian Insider)
China poised to tap policy brakes as economy gathers speed(The Star Online)
World Banks
G20 to consider cutting debt level(The Star Online)
Stagnant Europe the class laggard as G20 takes stock(The Star Online)
Cyprus c.bank chief calls for its independence to be respected(The Sun Daily)
Cyprus raises amount depositors can transfer with new decree(The Star Online)
Cyprus central bank governor willing to help govt on woes(Business Times)
Switzerland eyes bank secrecy compromise(Business Times)
Different remits produce similar policies(The Malaysian Insider)
Italy’s Salini eyes foreign growth after merge(The Star Online)
British banks reluctant to lend to small firms(The Star Online)
Lehman Europe creditors may be repaid in full(The Star Online)
Fed doves play down threat of U.S. inflation(Reuters)
Fastfact 14 April 2013
Asia Banks‘Bilateral trade with Germany up 30% to €1.47bn in 2012’(Gulf Times)
Qatar may spend $66bn this fiscal(Gulf Times)
Call To Make Sydney A Regional Hub For Chinese Currency(Bernama)
Lippo seeks to raise US$300mil from 3 IPOs(The Star Online)
JPMorgan’s Southeast Asia head quits(Business Times)
Thailand to host first ADB-backed bond(Business Times)
Thailand raises growth but trims export forecast(The Star Online)
Singapore keeps tight monetary policy stance(The Star Online)
UBS now sued by former staff's boss(Business Times)
Singapore Central Bank Holds Monetary Policy, Cuts Inflation Forecast (RTTNews)
Singapore GDP Falls 1.4% On Quarter In Q1 (RTTNews)
Singapore economy contracted 0.6pc in first quarter(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore's GDP contracts 0.6 pct in Q1(Xinhuatnet)
Ekonomi Singapura Menguncup 0.6 Peratus Dalam Suku Pertama Tahun Ini(Bernama)
Ekonomi Singapura kuncup 0.6 peratus(Berita Harian)
Philippine inflation rate slower at 3.2 pct in 2012(Xinhuatnet)
India economic growth to remain subdued; gradual recovery seen(Gulf Times)
India CPI Inflation Slows In March (RTTNews)
Bank regulator urges more rural loans - China(Xinhuatnet)
440 bln credit line for building smart cities: ministry - China(Xinhuatnet)
South Korea blames Pyongyang for bank cyber attacks(Finextra)
BOK cuts 2013 growth outlook to 2.6 pct(Xinhuatnet)
S.Korea freezes interest rates despite rate-cutting pressure(Xinhuatnet)
Qatar banks’ outlook stable; credit seen soaring: Moody’s(Gulf Times)
Moody's: Qatar's banking system outlook remains stable(CPI Financial)
United States puts Japan on notice in currency report(The Malaysian Insider)
United States puts Japan on notice in currency report(The Star Online)
Japan orders RBS to boost compliance after rate manipulation(The Malaysian Insider)
World Banks
Brazil aims to double per capita income(Xinhuatnet)
Cypriot gov't, central bank clash over interference allegations(Xinhuatnet)
Cyprus bailout cost surges to $35b(The New Zealand Herald)
Millions set to switch accounts as study finds banks at fault(The Guardian)
Unless the banks are sound, our economy never will be(The Guardian)
IMF frets on sidelines while global economic divides widen(The Guardian)
Banks reluctant to lend to small firms(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 to consider cutting debt to well below 90pc of GDP(The Malaysian Insider)
WTO cuts 2013 global trade growth forecast to 3.3%(Xinhuatnet)
Lagarde says easy monetary policy should stay for now(Gulf Times)
IMF warns of potential financial risks of loose monetary policy(Xinhuatnet)
Austria defies EU on bank secrecy laws(Business Times)
German Wholesale Price Inflation Lowest Since Dec 2009 (RTTNews)
French Current Account Gap Narrows Slightly In February (RTTNews)
Spain Core Inflation Steady At 2.3% In March (RTTNews)
Italy Core Inflation Rises In March (RTTNews)
Cyprus forced to find extra €6bn for bailout, leaked analysis shows(The Guardian)
Seven year extension to Irish bailout loans agreed(Independent.ie)
Cyprus president to ask EU for 'extra assistance '(Business Times)
Cyprus Faces 'Very Tough Time' as Bailout Costs Surge(CNBC)
Eurozone's Falling Inflation Points To More Monetary Stimulus: Capital Economics (RTTNews)
The Euro Zone Crisis Is Back – on Multiple Fronts(CNBC)
These 12 Banks Got the Fed Minutes a Day Early(CNBC)
Ex-Credit Suisse trader pleads guilty in US mortgage case(The Malaysian Insider)
Dollar falls from four-year peak vs yen after US data(The Malaysian Insider)
Russia at risk of sliding into recession, economy minister says(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 April 2013
Singapore's Economy Contracted 0.6 Per Cent In First Quarter This Year(Bernama) Indonesia holds key rate, cuts GDP forecast(The Star Online)
Australia set to extend two-decade growth run(The Star Online)
Manulife and HDFC bidding for HSBC India insurance arm(The Star Online)
Subdued India GDP growth seen(The Star Online)
China data, BOJ plan lift shares, yen dips(The Malaysian Insider)
Yuan retreats from record high, outlook murky(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan investment flows reveal ‘Abenomics’ dividend(The Malaysian Insider)
Concerns over size of BoJ's JGB purchases(Business Times)
'Abenomics' start to pay dividends(Business Times)
Bank of Korea resists pressure to increase rates, signals no easing soon(The Star Online)
S. Korea central bank holds rates for April(The Star Online)
China's Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit $3.4 Trillion(CNBC)
China bank loans twice as much in March (The Star Online)
UPDATE 1-China March credit surge supports economic recovery(Reuters)
Central Bank of UAE to introduce the Direct Debit System(Khaleej Times)
EU raises flag over French, Italian, Spanish economies(The Malaysian Insider)
Shylock bank Trojan upgraded with new capabilities, says Symantec(Computerworld UK)
North Korea Behind Bank Malware, South Korea Says (Wall Street & Technology)
Open Bank Resolution gives us options, says Reserve Bank(The New Zealand Herald)
Spain and Slovenia told to reform economies now or risk financial crisis(The Guardian)
EU to tackle Cyprus fallout at Dublin talks(Business Times)
EU ministers to tackle Cyprus fallout, banking union at Dublin talks(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus banking crisis briefly dampens Central, Eastern European economies(Xinhuatnet)
Portuguese Banks Need Extra 8 Billion Euros: Moody's (CNBC)
RBS fires trader after Libor scandal(Business Times)
Luxembourg to relax rules on bank secrecy from 2015(Independent.ie)
Germany March Inflation Confirmed At 1.8% (RTTNews)
BNP Paribas preps digital bank - Les Echos(Finextra)
Deutsche Bank builds Accounts Receivable Manager for Sepa for PayPal(Finextra)
Deutsche Bank to cut 18,000 clients(Business Times)
US urged to bridge accounting body cash gap(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 11 April 2013
IMF: Global growth likely to remain tepid, banks should keep easy monetary policies(The Star Online) WTO lowers trade growth forecast(The Star Online)
Global trade expected to be weaker(Business Times)
Manulife and HDFC bidding for HSBC India insurance arm(The Star Online)
China March trade data signals strengthening recovery(The Star Online)
China records trade deficit in March(Business Times)
Swiss banks eager to root out undeclared funds(Business Times)
Rift grows within French government over pace of cuts(The Malaysian Insider)
Italy’s 1-yr debt costs fall to lowest since January(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama signs order for US$109bil in 2014 sequester cuts(The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 April 2013
Bankers have to pay for their mistakes(The Star Online) ADB: Asian economies to rebound but recovery fragile(The Star Online)
ADB sees developing Asia growing faster, warns of asset bubbles(The Sun Daily)
Asian economies set to rebound(Business Times)
ADB naikkan unjuran pertumbuhan(Berita Harian)
Thai central bank chief says baht rising too quickly(The Malaysian Insider)
RAM Rating: 3 bank Singapura antara terkukuh di dunia(Sinar Online)
PM Abe aide: Current yen level good for Japan economy(The Sun Daily)
Ex-HBOS chief Crosby asks to be stripped of knighthood(The Malaysian Insider)
German imports, exports slump unexpectedly in February(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany’s February imports, exports slump(The Star Online)
France may have dodged recession(The Star Online)
Soros warns against more eurozone austerity measures(The Star Online)
Bernanke says stress tests useful(The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 April 2013
ADB sees developing Asia growing faster, warns of asset bubbles(The Malaysian Insider) Singapore GDP seen stagnant in Q1 as factory output weighs(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore’s DBS, Temasek extend Danamon deal(The Malaysian Insider)
DBS, Temasek extend Danamon pact (Business Times)
Global economy shaping up for another tricky vintage(The Star Online)
Kbank tingkat operasi niaga (Harian Metro)
IMF hails BoJ policy, says Japan’s monetary move will support world growth(The Star Online)
Japan current account back in black(Business Times)
China, Australia to allow direct currency trade(Business Times)
Kuwait plans US$17.5b projects (Business Times)
Portugal to cut spending after court ruling(The Star Online)
Portugal PM unveils severe spending cuts(Business Times)
Portugal PM announces severe spending cuts(The Sun Daily)
Hungary central bank deputy governor resigns to protest changes(The Malaysian Insider)
Luxembourg ready to revise bank secrecy: minister(The Sun Daily)
IMF's Lagarde says Euro has 'long-standing future'(The Sun Daily)
UK surveyors report three-year peak in home sales(The Star Online)
Bernanke says stress tests make banks more stable(The Star Online)
Bernanke says stress tests make banks more stable(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 08 April 2013
Populist policies pose risk to economy, says S&P - Indonesia(Business Times) Bank chiefs seek cross-border liberalisation - Indonesia(Business Times)
'China banks cheat on micro financing'(Business Times)
In China, off-the-book lending risks lurk in the shadows(The Malaysian Insider)
Yen extends slide as BOJ begins new age with a bang(The Star Online)
BoJ to buy 1.2 trillion yen in govt bonds (Business Times)
Bank of Japan to buy 1.2t yen in govt bonds next week(The Malaysian Insider)
Shaping up for another tricky vintage(The Malaysian Insider)
Egypt to try get bigger loan from IMF (Business Times)
Qatar investment firm to offer shares next month(The Star Online)
Luxembourg ready to revise bank secrecy(The Star Online)
Cyprus okays limited interbank transfers(Business Times)
Cyprus bailout shows banks can go bust(The Star Online)
Greece’s NBG-Eurobank merger frozen, official says(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece’s OPAP gets shareholder approval for disputed IT deal(The Star Online)
Hojiblanca eyes Bankia’s 16% stake in Deoleo - Spain(The Star Online)
Hungary central bank panel rushed into vote on stimulus(The Star Online)
Italy to pay ?40b debt to businesses(Business Times)
Italy to pay 40 billion euros of state debt(The Star Online)
Fastfact 07 April 2013
Egypt seeks to increase RM15b IMF loan(The Malaysian Insider) Asia Contributes Over 50 Per Cent Of Global Growth, Says Xi(Bernama)
Asia Sumbang Lebih 50 Peratus Kepada Pertumbuhan Global, Kata Xi(Bernama)
Indonesia may let forex reserves fall to protect the rupiah(Business Times)
Bank Indonesia studies possible hike of policy rate(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore central bank to make policy statement April 12(The Malaysian Insider)
Kuroda brushes aside asset bubble concerns(Business Times)
China’s big banks ‘faking’ their micro loans(The Malaysian Insider)
China’s growth outlook cloudy(The Star Online)
UBS the mystery lender in Thai group's US$9.4b deal(Business Times)
S&P says Britain’s AAA at risk if growth, deficit disappoint(The Malaysian Insider)
Italy to pay RM159b of state debt to companies(The Malaysian Insider)
Numbness gives way to anger in Cyprus bailout(Business Times)
Cyprus bail-out turns bail-in(The Star Online)
ECB: Lesson from Cyprus is banks can be wound down(The Malaysian Insider)
Big depositors could suffer in future bailouts under new law(The Malaysian Insider)
Bankruptcy judge approves MF Global’s liquidation plan(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama budget to offer program cuts, seek deficit deal - official (The Malay Mail)
Judge approves BofA $2.43 billion settlement over Merrill(The Star Online)
Fastfact 05 April 2013
Asian currencies seen rallying(The Star Online) Thailand plans huge bonds sale(The Star Online)
Thailand: Property shares bounce; central bank plans no measures(The Malaysian Insider)
Syria says will support currency after plunge in value(The Malaysian Insider)
Egypt sees IMF deal in two weeks(Business Times)
Australia retail sales surge, odds lengthen on rate cut(The Star Online)
US$1.4tril stimulus for Japan economy(The Star Online)
BoJ shocks markets with radical measures(Business Times)
Yen slides on BOJ easing, euro vulnerable before ECB(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ easing fuels Nikkei; rest of Asia eyes Korea, US data(The Malaysian Insider)
Wall St gets lift from BOJ move, but US data a drag(The Malaysian Insider)
Unhappy bank staff stage strike(Business Times)
Britain’s FTSE steadies, eyeing central bank stimulus(The Malaysian Insider)
HBOS bosses to blame for bank's failure - parliamentarians(The Star Online)
ECB plays the waiting game, keeps interest rates at 0.75pc (Business Times)
ECB ‘ready to act’ to help languishing economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone private sector slump drags on(The Star Online)
Euro zone private sector slump drags on in March, say PMIs(The Malaysian Insider)
Wall Street boosted by supportive central bank policy(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 04 April 2013
Report: Full liberalisation key to Asean Economic Community success(The Star Online) Report: Pace of Asean banking integration slow(Business Times)
Asia's Energy Challenge Examined In ADB Report(Bernama)
Cabaran Tenaga Asia Diteliti Dalam Laporan Adb(Bernama)
Asean Central Bank Governors Launch Report On Financial Integration(Bernama)
STM-Trust gets nod to lodge prospectus with MAS(The Sun Daily)
Singapore likely to stand pat on monetary policy(The Malaysian Insider)
Thailand holds rates, eyes credit growth(The Star Online)
Australia bank chief earns new three-year term(The Sun Daily)
Foreign c.banks bought more S.Korea bonds in March - regulator(The Sun Daily)
BoJ holds first policy meeting under Kuroda(Business Times)
Barclays told to rein in pay, tighten controls(The Star Online)
ECB seen on hold, markets look for signs of later cut(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF agrees to rescue Cyprus(The Star Online)
Bailout sends Cyprus on hazy quest for new growth model(The Malaysian Insider)
Georgiades replaces Sarris as finance minister(Business Times)
Fed adopts rule clarifying steps to tag nonbanks for oversight(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 03 April 2013
It is not just bank bosses who are getting reprimanded from regulators(The Star Online) UBS wins bid to seal cases of dismissed S'pore forex traders(The Star Online)
Short-covering supports Sing dollar, ringgit; N.Korea hits won(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore eyes more deals as ICBC starts yuan-clearing ops(The Malaysian Insider)
ICBC, Singapore To Play Big Role In Boosting Use Of Renminbi For Trade Settlements(Bernama)
Philippines to release new forex rules(Business Times)
Australia keeps key rate at record 3pc(Business Times)
Taiwan, China agree to ease bank caps(Business Times)
Plan to combine JGB buying schemes(The Star Online)
Trade body rolls out compulsory integrity tests for bankers(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus launches probe on how it was pushed to verge of bankruptcy(The Star Online)
Cyprus to probe into causes of financial ruin(Business Times)
Eurozone factories suffer, no Cyprus impact yet on PMI(The Star Online)
Judge questions fairness of Citigroup US$590m settlement(The Malaysian Insider)
Fairness of Citigroup settlement questioned(The Star Online)
Fastfact 02 April 2013
Indonesian inflation hits 2-year high(Business Times) Thai March inflation slips but rate cut seen unlikely(The Star Online)
China March PMIs rebound, domestic demand shines(The Malaysian Insider)
Weak trade, inflation data build case for S. Korea stimulus(The Star Online)
Q1 Japan business mood improves(The Star Online)
Japan just might be set to open a new chapter(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks want 'third arrow' from Abe(Business Times)
Ex-Morgan Stanley man launches Japan fund(Business Times)
Spain to revise down 2013 GDP growth target to -1pc(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany sees itself as Europe's only grown-up(Business Times)
French investment declines in Mozambique(The Malay Mail)
Moscow: No aid for businesses that lost money in Cyprus(Business Times)
Judge questions fairness of Citigroup US$590m settlement(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 01 April 2013
Japan business mood improves as market reacts to ‘Abenomics’(The Malaysian Insider) Cyprus spells out heavy losses for major bank customers(The Malaysian Insider)
Big depositors take 60pc hit in Cyprus(Business Times)
EU, IMF resisting takeover of Eurobank(The Star Online)
IMF team to arrive in Egypt for loan talk(The Star Online)
Belgium agrees to savings and asset sales(The Star Online)
ECB’s Draghi phones Napolitano over quit reports(The Star Online)
Fastfact 31 March 2013
Financial crises a result of governance failures(The Star Online) S.Korean President Park’s fund a drop in country’s debt ocean(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank run history shows capital limits can feed the fear(The Malaysian Insider)
Hollande’s rehashed super-tax falls flat, angers French business(The Malaysian Insider)
Monte Paschi says lost billions in deposits after February scandal(The Malaysian Insider)
StanChart's top 16 staff get US$99m bonus pay(Business Times)
'Cyprus at no risk of bankruptcy'(Business Times)
Big depositors in Cyprus to lose far more than feared(The Star Online)
White House to release budget plan on April 10(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks score major win in private Libor suits(The Star Online)
Argentina puts forward alternative payment plan in bond dispute(The Malaysian Insider)
Brazil keeps tax on autos low to stimulate economic growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 29 March 2013
Southeast Asia ready to build, but will investors come?(The Star Online) S’pore February bank lending up 2.1%(The Star Online)
Thai February exports fall 5.8%, factory output drops(The Star Online)
Vietnam economic growth slows in January-March(The Star Online)
Rating upgrade on Philippine shares could prove short-lived(The Star Online)
Austerity threatens EU's competitive edge in infrastructure(The Star Online)
Australia's interbank rates to be based on actual market transactions(The Star Online)
China tells rural banks to tighten local govt loans(The Star Online)
China opens interbank bond market to South Africa(The Star Online)
PM China ikrar kawal perbelanjaan kerajaan(Sinar Online)
Deutsche Bank must face shareholder lawsuit(The Star Online)
Deutsche’s Shrikent to leave soon(The Star Online)
Cyprus reopens banks, stampede expected(The Star Online)
Cyprus central bank ousts CEO of troubled Bank of Cyprus(The Sun Daily)
'Superhuman' efforts made to open Cyprus banks(The Sun Daily)
US and Japan drive recovery, OECD says eurozone needs rate cut to boost growth(The Star Online)
Fastfact 28 March 2013
Agus gets nod to head central bank(Business Times) Agus Martowardojo Picked As Bank Indonesia's New Governor(Bernama)
Agus Martowardojo Dipilih Gabenor Baru Bank Pusat Indonesia(Bernama)
Philippines wins first investment grade rating from Fitch(The Star Online)
Philippines outperforms after Fitch upgrade; Indonesia hits record(The Malaysian Insider)
Investment grade rating for Philippines(Business Times)
Australia to scrap panel setting interbank lending rate(Business Times)
Australia to end interbank rate-setting panel after Libor scandal(The Sun Daily)
BoJ may bring forward open-ended buying(Business Times)
BoJ seen bringing forward open-ended buying(The Star Online)
Bid to prevent run on banks in Cyprus(Business Times)
Draconian controls as Cyprus banks set to reopen(The Sun Daily)
Citigroup may trim cash holdings(Business Times)
Credit Suisse buys Morgan’s European private bank(The Star Online)
Credit Suisse buys units of Morgan Stanley(Business Times)
Fastfact 27 March 2013
Global financial reform push needs to avoid "overload": RBA(The Sun Daily) RBA: Avoid overload in reform push(The Star Online)
Philippines imports post first fall in five months(The Star Online)
HSBC streamlines crossborder yuan trade settlement in China(The Star Online)
BoJ’s Kuroda signals targeting longer dated bonds(The Star Online)
San Miguel’s US$1.3bil loan gets 8 banks so far(The Star Online)
San Miguel’s RM4b loan gets 8 banks so far(The Malaysian Insider)
Brent slips to RM334 on Cyprus worry, euro zone oil demand(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus readies capital controls to avert bank run(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus banks remain closed, capital controls to be ‘very temporary’(The Star Online)
Cyprus banks to stay shut as world markets take fright(The Sun Daily)
Bunds stay near highs on Cyprus ‘template’ worries(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus hadkan pengeluaran wang di ATM(Sinar Online)
ECB: Cyprus a unique case, not model for EU(The Star Online)
Europe's financial crisis costing lives, suicides and infectious diseases on the rise(The Star Online)
UK banking needs to conduct proper study to achieve better earnings(The Star Online)
US: Too soon to draw conclusions on financial stability from bailout of Cyprus(The Star Online)
Fastfact 26 March 2013
Singapore Feb inflation up 4.9% from year earlier(The Sun Daily) Inflasi IHP Semua Barangan Singapura Meningkat 4.9 Peratus Pada Februari(Bernama)
Vietnam central bank trims key rates to stimulate economy(The Star Online)
Pembangunan China Sedia Lebih Banyak Peluang Bagi Ekonomi Global(Bernama)
Foreign ownership of Japanese govt debt falls(The Star Online)
Miners, banks drag Australian shares lower(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus secures bailout(Business Times)
Cyprus leader hails bailout, but banks stay closed(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus deal boosts Asian markets(The Sun Daily)
Cyprus says banks to stay shut until Thursday(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus banks remain closed till Thursday to avert run on deposits(The Star Online)
Cyprus clinches last-minute deal(The Star Online)
Europe may not solve debt woes in 10 years, says China finance minister(The Malaysian Insider)
US student loan write-offs hit US$3bil in first two months of year(The Star Online)
Fastfact 25 March 2013
Apec: Significant imbalances persist(The Star Online) BRICS development bank on the cards, seen to be a challenge to World Bank dominance(The Star Online)
New chief to come 'from within'(Business Times)
Europe may not solve debt woes in 10 years(Business Times)
Good debt management ensures region's stability(Business Times)
Lloyds paid 20 bankers more than £1m last year, says paper(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus limits ATM withdrawals to 100 euros per day at two biggest banks(The Star Online)
Cyprus in last ditch EU talks to save economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus faces last ditch chance to save economy(Business Times)
Cyprus and EU/IMF agree draft proposal to rescue banks(The Malaysian Insider)
Emerging nations risk Cyprus contagion, says World Bank(The Malaysian Insider)
Clock is ticking for Cyprus(The Sun Daily)
Euro zone bailouts harder to agree, say policymakers(The Malaysian Insider)
Stanchart to consider Egypt buy(Business Times)
US Senate approves budget, first since 2009(Business Times)
Fastfact 24 March 2013
Apec: Rebalancing Underway But Significant Imbalances Continue(Bernama) Imbangan Semula Dalam Pelaksanaan Namun Ketiseimbangan Ketara Berterusan, Kata APEC(Bernama)
ADB advises emerging East Asia to be on guard against movement of capital flows(The Star Online)
Economists raise Singapore 2013 GDP growth outlook to 2.8pc, says MAS survey(The Malaysian Insider)
S&P downgrades Cyprus credit rating as nation struggles(The Star Online)
UK sends planeload of cash to Cyprus for troops(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus weighs big bank levy; bailout goes down to wire(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus seeks 11th-hour deal to avert financial collapse(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus bailout talks ‘at very delicate stage’(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus eyes 25pc levy on big savers at stricken Bank of Cyprus(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece agrees to buy out local units of Cypriot banks(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus exposure fears drive bearish bets on Russian ETF(The Star Online)
IMF approves US$1.25bn disbursement to Ireland(The Malaysian Insider)
US Senate to pass budget, ushering in lull in fiscal battle(The Malaysian Insider)
US Senate narrowly passes first budget in four years(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 22 March 2013
Rumah Ketua IMF diserbu(Berita Harian) China HSBC Flash PMI rises but Q1 momentum seen muted(Malaysian Insider)
Japan logs US$8.1b trade deficit in Feb(Business Times)
German finance minister skeptical at Cypriot proposal(The Star Online)
Fed to stick to stimulus as Cyprus rekindles global risks(Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus scrambles to avert meltdown, EU threatens cut-off(Malaysian Insider)
Cypriot ‘no’ inspires Greeks to rail against austerity(Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus to decide on new plan aimed at securing bailout(The Sun Daily)
Cyprus risks euro exit after EU bailout ultimatum(Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus risks euro exit after EU bailout ultimatum(The Star Online)
Cyprus gets bailout ultimatum(Business Times)
Euro zone economic downturn deepening, even before Cyprus -PMI(Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone economic downturn deepening, even before Cyprus -PMI(Malaysian Insider)
Krisis Cyprus tak ancam AS(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 21 March 2013
Asia’South-East Asia outperforms thanks to domestic consumption(The Star Online) Asia's outlook up in Q1(Business Times)
'Asia can take in more planes to sustain travel demand'(Business Times)
Singapore growth forecast raised slightly(The Star Online)
Myanmar announces abolition of dollar surrogate(The Star Online)
China's FDI Inflow Rebounds In February(Bernama)
Aliran Masuk FDI China Melantun Semula Pada Februari(Bernama)
Rebound in Taiwan exports(The Star Online)
San Miguel mandates 5 banks for US$1.3b term loan(The Sun Daily)
Bankers in Europe get one last bonus season before EU cap on payouts(The Star Online)
'ECB won't fund banks indefinitely'(Business Times)
Rejection of bailout deal threatens banks(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank restates earnings(The Star Online)
France told to cap proposed super tax at 66%(The Star Online)
Freddie Mac sues banks over Libor(Business Times)
Britain’s growth halved(The Star Online)
Cyprus looks for Russian bailout aid(Business Times)
Cyprus throws bailout into disarray, seeks Russian help(Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus turmoil leaves rating agencies eyeing downgrades(The Star Online)
Cyprus scrambles to avert meltdown, EU threatens cutoff(The Star Online)
OUE picks 3 banks for REIT listing (Business Times)
JPMorgan, MF Global reach deal(Business Times)
Oracle blames sales force for Q3 miss, stock drops(The Star Online)
Fastfact 20 March 2013
Bank Indonesia hopes to use new rupiah market reference rate from April(The Star Online) No quick fix to deflation, says outgoing BoJ head(Business Times)
HSBC accused of money laundering, evading taxes(Business Times)
Cyprus plans to spare small savers from tax(Business Times)
Euro zone urges Cyprus to spare smaller savers from bank levy(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus battling to prevent outsized-overextended banks from dragging the country into the ground(The Star Online)
Cyprus lawmakers reject bank tax; bailout in disarray(The Malaysian Insider)
European shares fall ahead of Cyprus bailout vote(The Malaysian Insider)
Closer look at bailout plan,possible woes(Business Times)
ECB monetary policy seen fragmented(Business Times)
UK to nudge government spending towards investment(The Malaysian Insider)
Citigroup to pay US$730m settlement (Business Times)
Citigroup agrees to pay US$730m to settle with investors(The Malaysian Insider)
Freddie Mac sues more than a dozen banks over Libor(The Star Online)
US Senate Finance chief wants trade promotion bill this year(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 19 March 2013
Fitch places Cypriot banks' ratings on rating watch negative(The Star Online) Cyprus bank levy unlikely to pass parliament - government(The Star Online)
Cyprus bank plan hits money markets as rates edge up(The Star Online)
Cyprus bank deposit tax sets "incredible dangerous precedent": IIF chief(The Star Online)
Cyprus tax on deposits a step back, sayd Australia's central bank(The Star Online)
Cyprus heads for cliffhanger parliamentary vote on bank deposits tax(The Star Online)
Cyprus overshadows banking union as ECB prepares for watchdog role(The Star Online)
Masih ada ruang untuk ASEAN berkembang(Utusan Malaysia)
StanChart hires Morris as director(Business Times)
S'pore gets tough on hiring(Business Times)
Singapore-based banks under pressure to hire more locals(The Malaysian Insider)
Kuroda taps BoJ veteran Amamiya as top policy planner(Business Times)
Cyprus vote on levy today(Business Times)
Cyprus works on last-minute deal to soften bank levy(The Malaysian Insider)
Raid on Cypriot deposits shakes Europeans’ faith in savings(The Malaysian Insider)
Tax bid renews eurozone jitters(Business Times)
Central banks want to see Libor replaced(Business Times)
Economists warn of recession that will last 'decades'(Business Times)
Citigroup agrees to pay US$730mil to settle with investors(The Star Online)
S&P warns of socially explosive situation in euro zone(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 18 March 2013
Manila to boost debt sales following rate cut(Business Times) China to invest US$2b in IADB fund(The Star Online)
China Will Not Seek Hegemony, Says Chinese Premier(Bernama)
China Tidak Akan Laksana Hegemoni, Kata Perdana Menteri China(Bernama)
China tidak akan laksana hegemoni kata PM China(Sinar Online)
UK budget expected to stick to austerity drive(Business Times)
Cyprus shelves vote on bank deposit levy(Business Times)
Cyprus parliament delays vote on deposit levy to Monday(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus parliament postpones session to discuss bank levy(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus works on last-minute deal to soften bank levy(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro skids, yen jumps as Cyprus deal alarms(The Malaysian Insider)
EU wants to include financial services in US trade talks(The Star Online)
Britain to devolve public spending to boost growth(The Star Online)
Mexico learns to stick with flexible peso(The Star Online)
'Large US banks practise crony capitalism'(Business Times)
Too-big-to-fail banks need to be broken up(The Star Online)
Fastfact 17 March 2013
Singapore banks likely to drop ringgit reference rate(The Star Online) Singapore may drop ringgit reference rate(Business Times)
Singapore banks likely to drop Malaysia FX reference rate(The Malaysian Insider)
India’s ratings constrained by slowing economic growth-S&P(The Malaysian Insider)
S&P: India ratings constrained by slowing growth(The Star Online)
India wrestles with dilemma of blacklisting AgustaWestland(The Malaysian Insider)
China parliament elects finance, commerce ministers(The Malaysian Insider)
China eases cross-border currency rules(Business Times)
New BoJ governor faces credibility test(The Star Online)
Japan looks to join Pacific trade talks(Business Times)
Hungary’s central bank reels from sweeping takeover(The Malaysian Insider)
Labour party calls for tax cuts to boost economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus’ savers bear brunt of unprecedented bailout(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus parliament to vote on savings levy(The Malaysian Insider)
Ex-JPMorgan exec tries to dodge harpoon of ‘whale’ losses(The Malaysian Insider)
'JPMorgan ignored risks, fought regulators'(Business Times)
Fed sent record US$88.4b profit to US Treasury last year(The Malaysian Insider)
US growth hopes buoy shares, euro(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 15 March 2013
Komputer bank Australia diserang virus dari China(Berita Harian) Philippines running low on intervention funds(Business Times)
Kuroda clears first hurdle(Business Times)
High fuel bills hampering 'Abenomics'(Business Times)
Challenging the EU bonus cap — brave or foolhardy?(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England not seeking further fall in sterling level(The Star Online)
Fastfact 14 March 2013
Indonesian billionaire seeks partner for banking unit(The Malaysian Insider) Thai bonds see record inflows, outdoing rest of Asia(The Malaysian Insider)
Yen bounces back from 3½-year low, still seen fragile(The Malaysian Insider)
Weak eurozone nations in recession(The Star Online)
Cyber attack stops access to JPMorgan Chase site(The Malaysian Insider)
Accord between JPMorgan, MF Global parent gets court approval(The Star Online)
Obama warns differences may be too wide to reach deficit deal(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 13 March 2013
Wealth-X: Asia's high net worth group to grow 88pc(Business Times) IMF bincang biayai Mesir(Harian Metro)
Qatar henti bantuan kewangan kepada Mesir(Harian Metro)
Japan’s main opposition backs Kuroda (Business Times)
Taiwan may ease yuan trade rules(The Star Online)
Banking supervisors may seek to simplify capital rules(The Malaysian Insider)
London bankers love the city, but there is always opportunities to shift(The Star Online)
Italy's debt costs to rise at auction in wake of Fitch downgrade(The Star Online)
Spain unveils 3.5b euro plan to get young back to work(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany still shaken by eurozone crisis, says Weidmann(The Malaysian Insider)
White House says House Republican budget math ‘just doesn’t add up’(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 March 2013
Malaysia-based Islamic Financial Services Board and ECB conducting study on Islamic finance(The Star Online) ECB, IFSB conducting study on Islamic finance(The Sun Daily)
Australian central bank computers hacked(Business Times)
Komputer bank Australia diserang virus dari China(Berita Harian)
China central bank chief gets top post, way clear to stay on(The Malaysian Insider)
Kuroda rules out foreign bond buying(Business Times)
StanChart expects profit to double to US$10bil at wholesale banking division(The Star Online)
Dollar holds upper hand after stellar US jobs growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Putin aide tapped to lead central bank(Business Times)
Focus shifting from automatic cuts to duelling budget plans(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 11 March 2013
Global economic news improving, more monetary easing could be in pipeline(The Star Online) Global economy: Shafts of sunshine try to pierce thick clouds(The Malaysian Insider)
Global economy: Shafts of sunshine try to pierce thick clouds(Reuters)
ENBD to repay govt loan via bond sale(Business Times)
Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts(Reuters)
Britain urged to split all banks if only one breaks new rules(The Malaysian Insider)
Fitch downgrades Italy with negative outlook(Business Times)
Greece in talks with creditors amid resignations(Business Times)
Ryan says US budget deal possible as he readies his own plan(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 10 March 2013
Thailand on the rebound(The Star Online) Indonesia – a growing Asean economic power(The Star Online)
Indonesia sees higher exports in H2 (Business Times)
Indonesia sees more exports in second half(The Star Online)
Record foreign investment in Jakarta bonds(Business Times)
S’pore may tighten controls on foreign execs(Business Times)
Singapore may tighten controls on foreign execs amid bias allegations(The Malaysian Insider)
People's Bank Of China, MAS Sign New Bilateral Currency Swap(Bernama)
China data show uneven economic recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
China’s commerce minister seeks clearer US investment guide(The Malaysian Insider)
China data show uneven economic recovery, policy dilemma(The Malaysian Insider)
China confident Europe can solve debt crisis(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan out of recession in Q4 of 2012(The Star Online)
Japan's Q4 growth better than expected(Business Times)
A decade after ‘Agenda 2010’, German reform angst sets in(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays, RBS pay more than 500 staff over RM4.6m(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays paid 428 staff over £1m in 2012(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece may still have to quit euro(The Malaysian Insider)
Cameron put on spot over austerity remarks(The Malaysian Insider)
Major US banks pass Fed health test(The Malaysian Insider)
US probing top banks over faulty debt collection(Business Times)
17 of 18 biggest US lenders able to withstand downturn(Business Times)
Citigroup seeks to buy back US$1.2b shares(Business Times)
Stress test questions to gauge if Citi is safer than JP Morgan(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama pushes ahead with export control changes(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama dials down the budget blame in new tack on deficit fight(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America wants to play catch-up in Asia(The Star Online)
Fed: Major US banks healthy(The Star Online)
Fastfact 08 March 2013
Syarikat telefon, bank digodam penggodam - Republik Czech(Berita Harian) Mitsubishi UFJ eyes Indonesian bank stake(Business Times)
Bank Indonesia holds rate again, sees inflation in check(The Malaysian Insider)
BoJ chief Shirakawa ends era with no policy change(Business Times)
BOJ keeps policy on hold, rejects bringing forward open-ended JGB purchases(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan wants Nakao as next ADB president(Business Times)
ECB cuts GDP forecasts, little change on inflation(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 07 March 2013
Asian shares pause after rally; central-banks meet eyed(The Malaysian Insider) China central bank eyes reform, more flexible yuan in 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea to boost OTC regulation(The Star Online)
0.6% Aussie Q4 growth on exports pick-up(The Star Online)
UBS, JPMorgan exit Aussie swap rate panel(Business Times)
Euro, commodity currencies firm after Dow rally(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 06 March 2013
China Targets 2013 Economic Growth Of 7.5 Per Cent(Bernama) China Aims 8 Per Cent Foreign Trade Growth In 2013(Bernama)
China Sasar Pertumbuhan Dagangan Asing 8 Peratus Pada 2013(Bernama)
Australia keeps key rate at 3pc(Business Times)
Australia extends growth run, thanks to exports(The Malaysian Insider)
StanChart nets another record(Business Times)
Standard Chartered set for record RM22b profit, despite Iran fine(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB to hold off fresh crisis measures for now(The Malaysian Insider)
New Citigroup CEO announces profit targets for 2015(The Malaysian Insider)
Budget crisis eases as Republicans seek to avoid shutdown(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 05 March 2013
HSBC to lift dividend after 2012 profit dips(The Malaysian Insider) HSBC profit slides 17pc, Asia ops boost earnings(Business Times)
Aussie job, housing data signal rate cuts working(The Star Online)
Citigroup arbitration win in RM12.4b Abu Dhabi case upheld(The Malaysian Insider)
The West ‘envious’ of China’s growth(The Star Online)
China eyes market forces to drive FX reform agenda(The Star Online)
Rizab mata wang asing naik 700 peratus - China(Berita Harian)
India’s budget ‘realistic’, paves way for monetary easing, economic recovery(The Star Online)
S. Korea February inflation eases(The Star Online)
BoJ nominee sets out aggressive ideas(The Star Online)
BOJ buat apa saja tamatkan deflasi(Berita Harian)
Swiss bank Wegelin ordered to pay in US tax evasion case(The Star Online)
StanChart set for 10th successive record US$7bil profit despite Iran fine(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 March 2013
Philippines' elite swallow country's new wealth(The Sun Daily) Philippines transforming into Asian tiger economy(Business Times)
Manila may shun global bond market this year(Business Times)
BNP Paribas to boost footprint in Africa (Business Times)
Japan, EU to launch free trade talks(Business Times)
‘Central banks cannot fix govt inaction’ (Business Times)
Greece faces EU, IMF bailout reviews(Business Times)
Fastfact 03 March 2013
Record bond sales likely(Business Times) Emerging Asia Sovereigns Overwhelmingly Meet Debt Issuances, Says Moody's(Bernama)
Keperluan Pembiayaan Negara Asia Pesat Membangun Dapat Dipenuhi Dengan Terbitan Hutang, Kata Moody's(Bernama)
Jakarta still posting trade balance deficit(Business Times)
Thai inflation dips for second month(The Star Online)
Thai inflation eases in February(Business Times)
Fitch Rating On India BBB- With Negative Outlook(Bernama)
KDNK Q3 India Dianggarkan Pada Paras Terendah Dalam Tempoh Sedekad Pada 4.5 Peratus(Bernama)
S.Korea February exports hit by yen(The Star Online)
Eurozone inflation falls in Feb(Business Times)
Lloyds takes new £1.5b mis-selling hit (Business Times)
Insurance costs hit Lloyds(The Star Online)
Worst over for Europe, says EU financial director(The Star Online)
Hard slog ahead for Cyprus deal(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama presses Congress for deal to end U.S. spending cuts(The Star Online)
Fastfact 01 March 2013
Asian shares ease on economy worries, China data eyed(The Malaysian Insider) Sri Mulyanito appear as witness in bank bailout scandal(Business Times)
UBS sued by two traders fired in Singapore over rate scandal(The Malaysian Insider)
Ex-UBS traders sue over dismissal(Business Times)
Pelaburan Kunci Utama Pulih Ekonomi India, Kata Chidambaram(Bernama)
Abe nominates Kuroda for BoJ governor post(Business Times)
Choosing Kuroda to head BoJ underlines Japan’s policy(The Star Online)
Aussie Q4 investment slips, spending peak in sight(The Star Online)
Lloyds Bank to unveil new payment protection insurance compensation Hit(The Star Online)
RBS underlying profits much stronger(Business Times)
EU clinches deal to cap bankers’ bonuses(The Malaysian Insider)
EU deal to cap banker bonuses(The Star Online)
Prospects of central bank support lift European shares(The Malaysian Insider)
FTSE boosted by central bank assurances(The Malaysian Insider)
Blame game gets louder as US budget cuts loom(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 28 February 2013
Moody's: 2013 Asian Corporates High-Yield Default Rates To Stay Low(Bernama) Moody's: Kadar Ingkar Pulangan Tinggi Korporat Asia 2013 Kekal Rendah(Bernama)
Strong incomes boost UOB results(The Star Online)
HK posts budget surplus(The Star Online)
HK unveils stimulus budget(Business Times)
India likely to hit fiscal deficit target despite low revenue(The Star Online)
Italy‘s 10-year debt costs jump(The Star Online)
Bernanke, Italy debt sale calm risk sentiment(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB nowhere near exit from crisis measures, says Draghi(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 27 February 2013
Indonesian MPs to vet candidate(The Star Online) G7: Policies should not target forex(Business Times)
Japan passes US$142b extra budget(Business Times)
BoE: Monetary easing is no economic panacea(The Star Online)
Italian stocks, bonds dive as vote reignites euro fears(The Star Online)
Bernanke says Fed stimulus benefits clear, downplays risks(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 26 February 2013
Ensure Economic Progress Equitable, Inclusive: APEC Stakeholders(Bernama) MAS Imposes Financing Restrictions On Vehicle Loans Effective Tuesday(Bernama)
S'pura Unjur Belanjawan Lebihan S$1.3 Bln Tahun Ini(Bernama)
Budget Aims To Build A Better Singapore, Says DPM(Bernama)
Singapore budget heavy on social spending(Business Times)
Belanjawan S'pura 2013 Tumpu Pada Ubah Ekonomi Untuk Pertumbuhan Berkualiti(Bernama)
Indonesian MPs air doubts over president’s central bank nominee(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank Mandiri Q4 net profit rises 47 pc(Business Times)
US gives banking green light to Myanmar tycoons(Business Times)
Sektor Perbankan India Mungkin Lebih Baik Pada 2015(Bernama)
Carlyle prepares to sell Arinc, hires banks(The Star Online)
Fastfact 25 February 2013
Japan likely to nominate ADB's Kuroda as Bank of Japan head(The Star Online) Britain will not abandon deficit-cutting drive despite Moody’s downgrade(The Star Online)
RBI chief endorses policy rate cut(The Star Online)
Report: Germany patient with France on deficit(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 February 2013
Disparities in global property sector underline economic instability(The Star Online) Global foreign exchange flows surge as big investors return(The Star Online)
Singapore’s economic outlook cautious despite Q4 recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
KDNK Singapura menurun(Utusan Malaysia)
Singapore Q4 GDP beats forecasts(The Star Online)
Vietnam steps up bank, state firm reforms(The Star Online)
JPMorgan raising up to US$1.5 bln Asia infrastructure fund(The Malaysian Insider)
ADB’s Kuroda pulls ahead in race to lead BOJ — media(The Malaysian Insider)
US, Japan agree on approach to Trans-Pacific Partnership talks(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ contest becoming more open race as Muto loses momentum(The Malaysian Insider)
RBS seen planning citizens financial IPO(The Malaysian Insider)
Italy urges high turnout in critical election for euro zone(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro hits six-week low on ECB loan repayment, Italian elections(The Malaysian Insider)
France to focus on spending cuts in 2014, says Hollande(The Malaysian Insider)
German GDP shrinks on slide in exports(The Star Online)
Citigroup overhauls pay package(The Star Online)
Fastfact 22 February 2013
Singapore's GDP Growth Slowed To 1.3 Per Cent In 2012, Says Trade Ministry(Bernama) Pertumbuhan KDNK Singapura Turun Kepada 1.3 Peratus Pada 2012, Kata Kementerian Perdagangan(Bernama)
Bangkok says rates will not be kept too low(The Star Online)
Sektor bank, kerajaan di India lumpuh(Harian Metro)
Muto may still be in the running for BoJ top post(Business Times)
China's money rates edge up slightly(Business Times)
Blow for eurozone recovery hopes(The Star Online)
Fastfact 21 February 2013
Thailand holds key rate, sees growth(Business Times) China January FDI falls on rising competition(The Star Online)
China's FDI for January falls 7.3pc to US$9.3b(Business Times)
Pengaliran Masuk FDI China Susut 7.3 Peratus Pada Januari(Bernama)
China central bank chief to keep job (Business Times)
Japan's trade deficit widens to record level in Jan(The Star Online)
NZ central bank may seek to influence kiwi dollar(Business Times)
EU talks to limit bankers’ bonuses stall(The Star Online)
Prospect of looser BoE policy heralds weaker pound(The Malaysian Insider)
BofA’s CEO gets 73pc pay increase(Business Times)
Fastfact 20 February 2013
China's FDI Inflow Drops 7.3 Per Cent In Jan(Bernama) Japan logs worst ever January trade deficit of US$17.4bil(The Star Online)
Yen rises as Japan plays down foreign bond buying(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan delays BoJ appointment, talk of friction between PM and finance minister(The Star Online)
BoJ appointment delayed(Business Times)
French growth to miss target this year, says minister(The Star Online)
EU seeks deal on cap for bonuses(The Star Online)
ECB official sees euro zone recovery signs(The Star Online)
MF Global payout plan approved for creditor vote(The Star Online)
EU talks to cap bankers' bonuses stall(The Star Online)
Bank of America's CEO gets 73% pay increase in 2012 to US$12.1mil(The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 February 2013
Singapore expected to scrap Libor(Business Times) Thai rate cut unlikely on strong growth(Business Times)
Strong Thai GDP weakens government case for rate cut(The Star Online)
India's Rising Cad, External Debt To Up Country's Vulnerability To Volatility(Bernama)
Japan wins G20 backing for push to beat deflation(Business Times)
Japan PM to nominate BOJ chief soon, Muto seen lead candidate(The Malaysian Insider)
Abe: BOJ easing a key factor driving FX(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany returns to growth in Q1(The Star Online)
Eurozone’s surplus narrows(The Star Online)
Edmond de Rothschild to set up merchant banking unit in London(The Star Online)
Fastfact 18 February 2013
India cracks down on taxation of transfers within foreign firms(The Star Online) Official: Bar for investment perks too high(Business Times)
Japan stocks rally, yen resumes fall after G20(The Star Online)
G20 steps back from currency brink, heat off Japan(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany wants comprehensive EU-U.S. free trade deal(The Star Online)
Asmussen says euro zone in better shape than 12 months ago(The Star Online)
Euro doomed,says chief of Danish bank(Business Times)
G20 finance chiefs in exchange rate pledge(Business Times)
Fastfact 17 February 2013
Singapore set to revise Q4 GDP upwards(The Malaysian Insider) ANZ Bank Lifts Profits An Impressive 6.2 Per Cent In First Quarter(Bernama)
ANZ Bank Catat Kenaikan Untung 6.2 Peratus Pada Suku Pertama(Bernama)
India Can Bounce Back To 8 Per Cent Growth, Says President(Bernama)
India Boleh Naik Semula Ke Pertumbuhan 8 Peratus, Kata Presiden(Bernama)
Britain’s business minister urges rethink of lending scheme(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain's business minister urges rethink of lending scheme(The Star Online)
Britain pours cold water on RBS reports(The Star Online)
G20 steps back from currency brink, heat off Japan(Reuters)
Analysis: G20 promises unlikely to end devaluation debate(Reuters)
Eurozone back to trade surplus in 2012(The Star Online)
ECB officials rebuff forex targeting(The Star Online)
EU says G20 will set hard debt targets in Sept(The Star Online)
Osborne: Don’t use currencies for economic warfare(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 defuses talk of ‘currency war’, no accord on debt(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 defuses talk of "currency war", no accord on debt(The Star Online)
G20 set to dilute big powers’ demands on currencies(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 steps back from currency brink, heat off Japan(The Malaysian Insider)
Yen retreats as Japan not singled out by G20 statement(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 15 February 2013
Thai central bank plays down baht row(Business Times) Indonesia 2012 current account deficit at 2.7 pct of GDP, wider than expected(The Malaysian Insider)
India inflation eases to 3-year low in January(Business Times)
ING to sell KB Financial stake for up to US$675m— IFR(The Malaysian Insider)
Won leads gains as firm yen spurs inflows; baht also up(The Malaysian Insider)
Soros fund bets against yen, makes US$1bil(The Star Online)
Yen resumes slump as G7 concerns subside ahead of G20 meeting(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ's Shirakawa: Bank of Japan policy not directly targeting FX(The Star Online)
Japan’s economy contracts(The Star Online)
Japan's economy shrinksfor third quarter in a row(Business Times)
European stocks face earnings hit from strong euro(The Malaysian Insider)
EU plans broad financial deal tax(The Star Online)
EU watchdog to monitor any collateral squeeze from new rules(The Star Online)
London’s yuan push stirs hopes of Eurodollar-style boom(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 host Russia struggles with chronic investor mistrust(The Malaysian Insider)
Currency wars come to Moscow as G20 meets(The Malaysian Insider)
Talk of currency wars ‘overblown,’ IMF spokesman says(The Malaysian Insider)
G7 fires warning shot over currencies, markets confused(The Malaysian Insider)
Dollar, euro ease against yen on G7 policy doubts(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 14 February 2013
Ekonomi dunia tunjuk tanda-tanda pemulihan(Utusan Malaysia) Imports push up India trade deficit to US$20b(The Star Online)
India posts US$20b trade deficit in Jan(Business Times)
Japan will explain the outcome of drastic fiscal expansion to G-20 partners(The Star Online)
US en route to lowest annual deficit after rare surplus in Jan(Business Times)
Banks unwind aluminium financing deals(The Star Online)
Delta Air Lines sues U.S. Export-Import Bank over subsidies(The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 February 2013
Indonesia holds rates at 5.75pc (Business Times) Sri Lanka not taking new IMF loan(The Star Online)
Gloomy times for top British bankers(The Star Online)
Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in strategic overhaul(Business Times)
Barclays to axe at least 3,700 jobs(The Star Online)
Barclays Plc tamat khidmat 3,700 pekerja(Berita Harian)
Yen slips after G7 statement, euro recovers(The Malaysian Insider)
Group of Seven fires currency warning shot(Business Times)
G7 fires warning shot over currencies, markets confused(The Malaysian Insider)
G7 fires warning shot over currencies, markets confused(The Star Online)
Canada refuses to say if G7 was aiming at Japan on foreign exchange(The Star Online)
G-20 nations urged to coordinate policies(The Star Online)
Downside risks for global economy have abated(The Star Online)
US Fed taking ‘forceful action’(The Star Online)
Citi could release reserves in Citi Holdings unit soon(The Star Online)
Fastfact 12 February 2013
Banks agree on onshore rupiah-fixing spot(Business Times) Business leaders see economic rebound this year(Business Times)
BCA rakes in Rp2tril from treasury stake sale(Business Times)
India economy recovery hopes dashed as output unexpectedly shrinks(The Sun Daily)
India soon to let corporates into banking(The Star Online)
India soon to let corporates into banking(Business Times)
India tips growth of 5.5pct amid signs of upturn(The Malaysian Insider)
Ekonomi India dijangka berkembang lima peratus(Berita Harian)
Japan PM Abe: Inflation must be accompanied by strong economy(The Star Online)
Japan's Amari: ADB Kuroda is qualified to lead BOJ(The Star Online)
Aussie banks cut rates on fixed home mortgages(The Star Online)
Barclays' boss on long road to revive bank(Business Times)
Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in $2.7 billion cost cut plan(The Star Online)
Barclays to axe 3,700 jobs in strategic overhaul(The Malaysian Insider)
Royal Bank of Scotland chairman says CEO's pay is "modest"(The Star Online)
RBS executives focused on its "cardiac arrest", not Libor(The Star Online)
Euro rebounds but currency war talk could curb gains(The Malaysian Insider)
EU leaders agree outlines of €960b budget(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of Italy seeks more powers in wake of Monte Paschi troubles(The Malaysian Insider)
Lessons from Russia's 'success'(Business Times)
Back to the future as G20 comes to Russia(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama to lay out growth plan today(The Star Online)
Bajet melampau bahaya untuk AS: Obama (Berita Harian)
Fed taking ‘forceful action’ on economy, Yellen says(The Malaysian Insider)
20 should signal there is no currency war, says IIF chief(The Star Online)
World Bank chief economist calls on G20 to coordinate policies(The Malaysian Insider)
G7 expected to issue statement to cool currency rhetoric(The Star Online)
G7 expected to issue statement to cool currency rhetoric(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 08 February 2013
SEA central banks seek overhaul of FX forward rates from Singapore(The Malaysian Insider) Overhauling forex market(Business Times)
India sees worse-than-expected slowdown(The Star Online)
S. Korea economy may fall further(The Star Online)
New BoE head to be tougher on banks(Business Times)
Euro has more room to run, recovery signs re-awaken interest in the single currency(The Star Online)
Euro zone economy should recover later in the year — ECB’s Draghi(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB’s Draghi faces heat over euro, Monte Paschi(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 07 February 2013
Weak global business expansion(The Star Online) Indonesia reiterates rupiah NDF ban(The Star Online)
Philippines may ease forex rules(Business Times)
Yen dives after BoJ chief says he plans to quit early(Business Times)
India To See Lowest Growth In A Decade(Bernama)
India Saksikan Pertumbuhan Paling Rendah Dalam Tempoh Sedekad(Bernama)
Sources: RBS to be hit with £400m fines(Business Times)
Royal Bank of Scotland fined US$612mil for rate rigging(The Star Online)
Euro Deposit Invest scheme: SC files civil suit against RBTR Asset Mgmt, 7 others(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 February 2013
IMF: Central banks must be responsible for financial stability(The Star Online) Inflows lift ringgit, baht; foreign bond demand aids won, rupiah(The Malaysian Insider)
Indonesia Q4 growth slows(The Star Online)
Indonesia posts slower 6.23pc growth in 2012(Business Times)
Manila inflation at 3-month high(The Star Online)
China central bank intervenes to halt yuan appreciation(Business Times)
Australia deficit shrinks on higher exports(The Star Online)
RBS holds rates, door open to cut(The Star Online)
Cable: UK's RBS "in limbo," should have been nationalised(The Star Online)
RBS braced for Libor rate rigging punishment(The Star Online)
Barclays ducks Qatar questions, takes US$1.6b mis-selling hit(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone economy showing signs of recovery, optimism rises, says PMIs(The Malaysian Insider)
France’s Hollande: euro zone needs to defend its currency(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS posts big loss on charges(Business Times)
US deficits to shrink through 2015, but debt to deepen(The Star Online)
Fastfact 05 February 2013
IMF leader hoping for warmer Asian reception(Business Times) Indonesia’s biggest bank cuts forecast(The Star Online)
Indonesia’s biggest bank cuts loan growth forecast(The Malaysian Insider)
Philippine bank eyes 3.2b pesos from IPO(Business Times)
Phillipine Business Bank IPO this month(The Star Online)
Report: Ex-Iran bank chief found with US$70mil cheque(The Star Online)
Japan pension fund may 'retire' bonds(Business Times)
Japan GPIF says to sell US$18b less assets in 2013/14(The Malaysian Insider)
All eyes on eurozone central banks(The Star Online)
EU budget agreement "not there yet:" Hollande(The Star Online)
Two Barclays top executives set to resign(Business Times)
Britain set to dismantle banks that flout rules(Business Times)
Small lenders ride U.S. mortgage wave as big banks cut back(The Star Online)
Higher US bond yields could impede economic recovery(The Star Online)
Foreigners' accounts in U.S. banks eyed in tax crackdown(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 February 2013
Thai January inflation eases from a year high(The Star Online) Soft Space in Thai-up, also in talks with two local banks on mobile card payment technology(The Star Online)
Is a currency war coming?(The Star Online)
Indonesia December deficit narrows(The Star Online)
Jakarta issues decree to hedge debt of foreign currencies(Business Times)
UK sets out new law to break up errant banks(The Star Online)
RBS bonuses at risk as UK intervenes on Libor fines(The Malaysian Insider)
France on track to meet 0.8pc growth target(Business Times)
ECB to keep interest rates on hold amid market calm(Business Times)
ECB set to hold key rates(The Star Online)
Russia: G-20 should focus on debts, not Japan bashing(The Star Online)
Credit Agricole takes $5bil hit as banks struggle to move on(The Star Online)
Argentina to use new inflation data method(Business Times)
Fastfact 02 February 2013
Asia leads worldwide recovery(Business Times) Dec trade deficit narrows to US$150m in Indonesia(Business Times)
Indonesia December trade deficit narrows, but concerns linger(The Malaysian Insider)
Thai consumption, investment dip but hopes high(The Malaysian Insider)
Philippine Q4 GDP beats forecasts, strong peso a concern(The Malaysian Insider)
China approves HSBC sale of remaining US$7.4b Ping An stake(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea becomes the red flag for Asia currency war(Business Times)
Korea becomes red flag for Asia’s currency war(The Malaysian Insider)
MUFG nets lower profit for 9-month(Business Times)
Euro zone inflation nears ECB goal, record joblessness(The Malaysian Insider)
Small island, big problem: how Cyprus troubles the euro zone(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 should focus on debts, not Japan-bashing - Russia(The Sun Daily)
Dollar hits 14-month low vs euro; yen weakens(The Malaysian Insider)
Suspension of US debt limit wins congressional approval(The Malaysian Insider)
Citigroup may exit consumer banking in more countries(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 31 January 2013
Indonesia sees US$2b trade deficit(The Star Online) Indonesia sees US$2b trade deficit in 2012, possibly its first ever(The Malaysian Insider)
Indonesian central bank on alert over forex fixing(Business Times)
Thai to look at baht strength(The Star Online)
Japan PM shrugs off global criticism over latest stimulus steps(The Sun Daily)
China to crack down on banks' Ponzi-style "fund pools"(The Sun Daily)
China to crack down on Ponzi-style ‘fund pools’(The Star Online)
ECB: Banks will toughen rules(The Star Online)
Pall of bank ‘legacy assets’ hangs over euro zone(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus: Russia to assist in bailout(The Star Online)
HSBC hires US expert on drug cartels after Mexico lapses(The Malaysian Insider)
US economy shrinks unexpectedly, but analysts say no need to panic(The Star Online)
US rating still at risk despite less threats(The Star Online)
Fastfact 30 January 2013
Bankers criticise regulators for failure to fix the system(The Star Online) Moody's downgrades six Canadian banks(Business Times)
Won leads Asia forex gains after selloff; ringgit hit(The Star Online)
Philippines’ surpasses 2012 growth target, says Aquino(The Malaysian Insider)
India's central bank lowers key interest rate(Business Times)
India cuts rates after 9-month wait, RBI stays cautious(The Malaysian Insider)
India Cuts Policy Rates To Support Growth(Bernama)
Fastfact 29 January 2013
Elak perang mata wang(Berita Harian) Myanmar secures US$6b debt relief(Business Times)
Warning over surge in S. Korean capital inflows(Business Times)
China to publish regional breakdown of financing flows(Business Times)
San Miguel seeks nearly RM6b loans(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan forecasts its economy to rebound strongly(Business Times)
Eurozone lending shrinks for eighth month(Business Times)
Monte Paschi's financial secrets not so safe(The Star Online)
Goldman Sachs to raise US$1b from ICBC selldown(Business Times)
Moody's cuts ratings of six Canadian lenders(The Star Online)
Inventories, trade seen hobbling fourth-quarter GDP(The Star Online)
Fastfact 28 January 2013
Bank probes find manipulation in Singapore's offshore FX market(The Star Online) Bank probe finds manipulation in Singapore’s offshore FX market, says source(The Malaysian Insider)
Myanmar says Paris Club agreed to big debt write-off(The Malaysian Insider)
ADB, World Bank to step up work in Myanmar after arrears paid(The Star Online)
Japan forecasts real GDP growth of 2.5% in year from April(The Star Online)
Japan defends stimulus, yen policy under fire(The Malaysian Insider)
China to kick off cross-border yuan loans in pilot zone near Hong Kong(The Malaysian Insider)
Think Tank Predicts 8.4 Pct GDP Growth For China(Bernama)
Kumpulan Pemikir Ramal Pertumbuhan 8.4 Peratus KDNK Untuk China(Bernama)
China tells US to slow money printing presses(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro buoyed as crisis fears fade, yen falls(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain’s economy flirts with ‘triple dip’ recession(The Malaysian Insider)
UK court identifies Barclays staff named in rate probe(The Malaysian Insider)
More changes needed in UK chequing accounts — OFT(The Malaysian Insider)
Central bank answers Monte Paschi's aid call (Business Times)
ECB’s Draghi under fire over Monte Paschi derivatives scandal(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America begins moving US$50bil of derivatives to UK(The Star Online)
Canada’s Flaherty vows tight spending to meet budget target(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 26 January 2013
Moody's: Asas Kredit Negara Di Asia Tenggara, Asia Selatan Kekal Berdaya Tahan(Bernama)
Fastfact 25 January 2013
Emerging markets to lead global growth(The Star Online) IMF sees global growth strengthening gradually(Business Times)
Davos leaders uneasy over glut of easy money(The Malaysian Insider)
Moody’s warns European banks need more cash(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks start to wean themselves off ECB crisis cash(The Star Online)
Thai central bank will not fight market forces (Business Times)
Vietnam inflation quickens to 7.07%(The Star Online)
Philippine central bank warns of inflow risks (Business Times)
'Dim sum' bond market poised for strong growth (Business Times)
Japan’s 2012 LNG imports at record(The Star Online)
Japan logs record full-year trade deficit (Business Times)
Jepun catat defisit dagangan tahun lalu(Utusan Malaysia)
China HSBC flash PMI hits 2-year high in January(The Star Online)
China set for tepid recovery in 2013, inflation to pick up(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea's 2012 growth weakest in 3 years (Business Times)
S. Korean 2012 growth at three-year low(The Star Online)
Barclays investment banking plans intact6 (Business Times)
Britain’s economy flirts with ‘triple dip’ recession(The Malaysian Insider)
British economy at risk of renewed recession(The Star Online)
More changes needed in UK chequing accounts — OFT(The Malaysian Insider)
UK GDP falls more than forecast in fourth quarter(The Star Online)
'UK banks may need to beef up reserves to handle risk' (Business Times)
Commerzbank mulls 6,000 job cuts by 2016 (Business Times)
Bundesbank official warms up to capital curbs (Business Times)
Russia central bank to keep buying gold (Business Times)
Brazil defends stance on inflation (Business Times)
Citigroup's private bank pulling money from SAC Capital(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 January 2013
Singapore's CPI-all Items Inflation Up 4.3 Per Cent In December(Bernama) IHP Singapura - Inflasi Semua Item Naik 4.3 Peratus Pada Disember(Bernama)
Fastfact 23 January 2013
Moody's: Asian Firms To See Fewer Negative Rating Moves In 2013(Bernama) Moody's: Firma Asia Dijangka Kurang Dapat Penarafan Negatif Pada 2013(Bernama)
UAE central bank says it won’t impose mortgage caps(The Star Online)
India seeks to reassure foreign investors(The Star Online)
Pertumbuhan Perolehan Fiskal 2012 China Perlahan Kepada 12.8 Peratus(Bernama)
Guangzhou Cuts 2012 Growth Target To 10 Per Cent(Bernama)
Guangzhou Turunkan Sasaran Pertumbuhan 2012 Kepada 10 Peratus(Bernama)
Yen firms on BOJ’s open-ended asset buying pledge for next year(The Malaysian Insider)
German investor sentiment highest in 2½ years(The Star Online)
Banks, commodity stocks lift S&P 500 to five-year high(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 22 January 2013
Asia Pacific Banking System Outlook Broadly Stable, Says Moody's(Bernama) Tinjauan Untuk Sistem Perbankan Asia Pasifik Stabil, Kata Moody's(Bernama)
Asian shares edge down, yen eases as BoJ meeting eyed(The Malaysian Insider)
European shares test two-year highs, yen volatile before BOJ(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan growth drive seen boosting S-E Asia(Business Times)
BOJ holds first policy meeting under Abe govt(Business Times)
Kuwait’s top bank rides out ‘turbulent’ year(Business Times)
London bankers fear bonus ‘donuts’ to double(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 21 January 2013
China upturn underscores need to rebalance economy(The Malaysian Insider) Adviser: Need to slow easing if yen fall too steep(Business Times)
HSBC to pay US$249mil to end foreclosure reviews(The Star Online)
IMF sees up to 9.5-billion euro Greek funding gap(The Star Online)
Euro zone surveys to offer hope as Japan eases(The Malaysian Insider)
Reviving growth tops agenda for global elite in Davos(The Sun Daily)
US Fed missed warning signs on coming economic problems(The Star Online)
New York banker Gordian Group to advise Hostess’ bakery union(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 20 January 2013
BOJ may pledge open-ended asset buying, say sources(The Malaysian Insider) Dutch finance minister wins German backing to lead Eurogroup(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF sees up to €9.5b Greek funding shortfall(The Malaysian Insider)
Maduro slams business leaders over Venezuela economy comments(The Malaysian Insider)
Geithner leaked rate cut info to banks, Fed official alleges(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 19 January 2013
Asean to grow by 5.3% this year: report(The Sun Daily) Thai central bank raises 2013 GDP growth forecast to 4.9%(The Star Online)
BOJ seeks to selectively satisfy Abe over easing(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ eyes open-ended asset buying, sets new inflation goal(The Star Online)
Asean to benefit the most from rebound of Japan’s economy(The Star Online)
China's 2012 GDP Growth Slows To 7.8 Per Cent(Bernama)
China rebounds in Q4 but the quarterly economic performance is the weakest since 1999(The Star Online)
China’s economy posts slowest growth since 1999(The Malaysian Insider)
Pertumbuhan KDNK China 2012 Perlahan Kepada 7.8 Peratus(Bernama)
Eurozone to tackle thorny question of aid for banks(The Star Online)
Euro zone to tackle thorny question of aid for bank(The Malaysian Insider)
Bad loans record hit Spanish banks(The Star Online)
IMF chief urges big world economies to promote growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 18 January 2013
Southeast Asia bank M&A may see record this year - M'sia also in radar(The Star Online) China fourth quarter GDP growth picks up to 7.9% on-year(The Star Online)
China targets US$104b rail spending in 2013(The Star Online)
BOJ may pledge open-ended asset buying(The Star Online)
BoJ weighs policy options(The Star Online)
UAE economy up 4pc in 2012(The Star Online)
Minister: Greece must stick to reforms(The Star Online)
EU strugglers, poll shows austerity has caused southern economies to shrink far more than predicted(The Star Online)
IMF releases euro3.2b to Greece(Business Times)
Bank of America profit falls after mortgage-related charges(The Star Online)
BoA earnings fall on more charges(The Star Online)
Fastfact 17 January 2013
Five Thrusts To Raise Standards Of Singapore's Financial Advisory Industry(Bernama) Foreigners flock to Thai bonds(Business Times)
China’s 2012 income tax collection up 11.2pc(The Malaysian Insider)
Kutipan Cukai Pendapatan 2012 China Meningkat 11.2 Peratus(Bernama)
China's FDI inflow drops(Business Times)
Syria, Iran agree US$1bil credit facility(The Star Online)
Bank of England warns against risky bets on weak economy(The Malaysian Insider)
EU inflation stabilises(The Star Online)
Fastfact 16 January 2013
Bank of Japan warns economic outlook weak, affirms easy policy pledge(The Star Online) HSBC: West fails to capitalise on rising China(Business Times)
German economy contracted 0.5% in Q4 on euro crisis(The Star Online)
Germany’s economy shrank in Q4 (Business Times)
Bank of America capital markets co-head to lead commercial banking(The Malaysian Insider)
Russia charges ex-EBRD director for bribery(The Star Online)
Fastfact 15 January 2013
Consistent and careful planning by banks essential to ensure prosperity for all(The Star Online) Indonesia downgrades expectations for rupiah (Business Times)
Go regional, Wahid tells Indonesian, Philippine banks(Business Times)
CVC, RBS raise RM876m in Samsonite stake sale(The Malaysian Insider)
Carum pendapatan ke akaun isteri dibantah - China(Berita Harian)
India’s inflation softens to 7.2pc in Dec (Business Times)
New Zealand mulling rules to make foreign investors pay ‘fair tax’(The Malaysian Insider)
UPS to drop euro5.2b bid for TNT Express (Business Times)
US economy to grow 2.5pc this year(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 14 January 2013
Indosat aims to slash US dollar debt this year(Business Times) Japanese lender looking to buy another Indonesian bank(Business Times)
Myanmar deposits hope in bank revamp(Business Times)
China economy to rebound in 2013: Survey(Business Times)
Bisnes Dunia: Xi Jinping jamin kelembapan ekonomi China bakal berakhir(Berita Harian)
US$62.5m BoA settlement likely(The Star Online)
Softbank to sell eAccess stakes to Samsung, others(Business Times)
EU draft bank rescue plan says countries must share burden(The Malaysian Insider)
Drama in European Central Bank(The Sun Daily)
JPMorgan weighs actions on internal ‘Whale’ probes(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 13 January 2013
Japan’s big economic push(The Star Online) Abe: Bank of Japan must set 2pc medium-term inflation goal(The Malaysian Insider)
Egypt sees talks with IMF "back on track very soon"(The Star Online)
Banks come to terms with Britain's compensation industry(The Star Online)
US Treasury, Fed kill idea of RM3t platinum coins to avert debt crisis(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 January 2013
Egypt signals US$2bil Qatar loan already spent(The Star Online) China Automobile Parts Sasar Kumpul RM61.2 Juta Daripada IPO(Bernama)
China Automobile Parts Sasar Kumpul RM61.2 Juta Daripada IPO(Bernama)
Inflation hits 7-month high on food price spike (Business Times)
China's 2012 inflation rate slows, but risks seen rising(The Star Online)
Inflation data snaps winning streaks for China, Hong Kong stocks(The Malaysian Insider)
Yuan closes near record high on strong trade data, faster inflation(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan’s Abe leans on BOJ as govt launches big econ stimulus(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan approves US$117bil stimulus as PM Abe aims to boost economy(The Star Online)
Japan's new govt unveils US$226.5b stimulus plan(Business Times)
S.Korea holds interest rate, cuts growth forecast(The Star Online)
Budget cuts must go on, EU’s Rehn says(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro rallies to highest since April vs dollar; yen weak(The Malaysian Insider)
BoE keeps policy on hold to await clearer signs on economy(The Star Online)
MF Global creditors propose liquidation plan(The Star Online)
Fastfact 11 January 2013
Indonesia holds rates, sees robust growth
(Business Times) China exports rebound but 2013 outlook murky (Business Times)
China exports rebound(The Star Online)
Strong China trade data underpins risk assets broadly(The Malaysian Insider)
China's Foreign Trade Growth Slows In 2012(Bernama)
Yen struggles on BOJ easing bets, ECB in focus(The Malaysian Insider)
Pertumbuhan Perdagangan Asing China Perlahan Tahun Lepas(Bernama)
Signs of growth pick-up in emerging markets(The Star Online)
UK statisticians unexpectedly reject inflation change(The Malaysian Insider)
Morgan Stanley to cut jobs, may signal more pain ahead(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB holds rates to assess economic outlook(The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 January 2013
Top banks told to centralise risk data by 2016(The Malaysian Insider) Moody’s: Asian structured finance deals to be stable in 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Asian Structured Finance Deals To Be Stable In 2013: Moody's(Bernama)
Urus Niaga Kewangan Berstruktur Asia Dijangka Stabil Pada 2013: Moody's(Bernama)
A financial service for people fed up with banks(Business Times)
Aussie retail sales take surprise dip(The Star Online)
CFA Institute Launches New Cert For Financial Services Industry(Bernama)
CFA Institute Lancar Sijil Baharu Bagi Industri Perkhidmatan Kewangan(Bernama)
JP Morgan AM says Singapore investors more upbeat vs 6, 12 mths ago(The Malaysian Insider)
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,600 jobs in investment bank, says source(The Malaysian Insider)
Whale of a job change for JPMorgan's Staley(The Star Online)
China approves first exchange-traded bond funds(The Sun Daily)
China approves first exchange-traded bond funds(The Star Online)
Yuan touches record high before closing tad weaker(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ to consider easing policy again in January(The Star Online)
BoJ may ease rate again this month(The Star Online)
Qatar throws Egypt US$2.5bil lifeline to prop up pound(The Star Online)
HSBC’s sale plan in danger of collapse (Business Times)
ECB to hold fire as euro zone shows glimmers of hope(The Malaysian Insider)
Hope for euro lending boost(The Star Online)
How Mario Draghi is reshaping Europe’s central bank(The Malaysian Insider)
Osborne urges tougher ring-fence rules for EU banks(The Star Online)
UBS bankers face probe on past mistakes and standards(The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 January 2013
Don’t suppress bonus for those who worked hard(The Star Online) Banks have to pay up, despite win on liquidity rule(The Malaysian Insider)
Bahrain banks merger completed(The Star Online)
Japan to buy eurozone bonds(Business Times)
China’s CDB wavers in support of stake sale(The Star Online)
China’s CDB wavers in support of HSBC sale of Ping An stake: Sources(The Malaysian Insider)
US bank may be getting best of US$8.5b settlement (Business Times)
Bank of America to sell service rights on RM304b of mortgages(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 08 January 2013
Bad Loans And Regulation Will Squeeze Eurozone Banks In 2013, Says Ernst & Young(Bernama) Pinjaman Tidak Berbayar, Peraturan Menyukarkan Bank Zon Euro Pada 2013 , Kata Ernst & Young(Bernama)
Global central banks ease up on liquidity rules (Business Times)
Bad loans, regulations will squeeze Eurozone banks(The Malaysian Insider)
Abe: Japan to pursue bold monetary policy, big fiscal spending(The Malaysian Insider)
UAE banks move to soften mortgage rules(The Star Online)
IMF official in Egypt as currency crisis bites(The Malaysian Insider)
BofA to settle with Fannie Mae, sell mortgage assets(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America to pay US$11.6b (Business Times)
Fastfact 07 January 2013
Indonesia eyes 2nd spot in global growth list(Business Times) Aso: No need for written pact with BOJ(Business Times)
Rangsangan moneteri pulih ekonomi Jepun(Berita Harian)
IMF chief says Portugal 'on right track'(Business Times)
ECB to ring in New Year with rates on hold (Business Times)
Regulators ease key bank rule to spur credit(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 06 January 2013
Egypt's Mursi to meet IMF aide on $4.8b loan request(The Star Online) PBOC does 90b yuan reverse repos, drains 20b for week(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan Finance Minister says won’t insist on policy accord with BOJ(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama says US can’t afford more showdowns over debt, deficits(The Malaysian Insider)
Obama says U.S. can't afford more showdowns over debt, deficits(The Star Online)
Fastfact 05 January 2013
Economist: Budget cuts not so hamful(The Star Online) Yuan ends flat vs dollar, narrow trade seen in near term(The Malaysian Insider)
Swiss bank Wegelin to close after guilty plea(The Malaysian Insider)
250-year-old Swiss bank Wegelin to close after guilty plea(The Star Online)
Swiss bank to close after guilty plea(The Star Online)
Bank tertua Switzerland henti operasi(Berita Harian)
Spanish banking unions brace for more job cuts(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany plans massive cuts by 2014(The Star Online)
EU concerned over regulator(The Star Online)
Brazil posts smallest trade surplus in a decade(The Star Online)
US banks given time to spin off swap trading(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 January 2013
France will take a few months to plan 2014 cuts(The Star Online) UK productivity problem worse than thought — BoE(The Malaysian Insider)
British banks set to lend more helped by BoE scheme(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank card payments suspended in Vatican(The Sun Daily)
Bigger fights loom after US ‘fiscal cliff’ deal(The Malaysian Insider)
US cliff deal will hit growth: Economists(Business Times)
IMF's economist: budget cuts may hurt growth less now(The Star Online)
Fastfact 03 January 2013
Indonesia’s November trade deficit narrowed(The Star Online) Highest Thai inflation since November 2011 means rates on hold(The Star Online)
Singapore GDP Growth Estimated At Modest 1.1 Per Cent In Q4(Bernama)
S'pore averts recession with 4th qtr growth(Business Times)
Singapore GDP growth estimated at modest 1.1pc in Q4(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore GDP up 1.8% in Q4, dodges expected recession(The Sun Daily)
S’pore Q4 growth up 1.8%, dodges recession(The Star Online)
Pertumbuhan KDNK Singapura Dianggarkan Pada 1.1 Peratus Pada Suku Ke-4(Bernama)
India Unlikely To Grow At 6 Per Cent, Says Industry Body Report(Bernama)
India Tak Mungkin Berkembang Pada 6 Peratus, Kata Laporan Badan Industri(Bernama)
Britain urges bold G8 action on global economy(The Sun Daily)
Portugal court to decide on budget(The Star Online)
Analisis Ekonomi: Isu tebing fiskal tamat(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 02 January 2013
Bank staff can expect bonuses to have 'less cash'(Business Times) Positive signals from Beijing(Business Times)
Sour China bets ruin 2012 for investment gurus(Business Times)
S. Korea budget gets nod(The Star Online)
S. Korean exports down unexpectedly in December(Business Times)
In Europe, debate slowly shifts to speed of a recovery(Business Times)
UK’s Metro Bank appoints Vernon Hill as new chair(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain urges bold G8 action on global economy(The Star Online)
US economic growth will slow but not grind to a halt(Business Times)
Fastfact 01 January 2013
Singapore Economy To Grow By 1-3 Per Cent Next Year, Says Lee(Bernama) Singapore likely in recession after GDP data: analysts(The Sun Daily)
Analysts say Singapore likely in recession (Business Times)
Ekonomi Singapura dijangka meningkat 1-3% tahun depan(Sinar Online)
Ekonomi Singapura Dijangka Meningkat 1-3 Peratus Tahun Depan, Kata Lee(Bernama)
Operasi QL Indonesia Sumbang Pendapatan Kukuh Pada Tahun Kewangan 2014(Bernama)
South Korean inflation slows to 4-month low (Business Times)
S.Korea parliament belatedly approves 2013 budget(The Star Online)
S. Korea's trade surplus shrinks in 2012(The Star Online)
‘China should cut bank reserve ratios’ (Business Times)
How Colombian drug traffickers used HSBC to launder money(The Malaysian Insider)
INSIGHT-How Colombian drug traffickers used HSBC to launder money(The Sun Daily)
US economic growth prospects is still healthy(The Sun Daily)
US economy would dodge bullet for now under fiscal deal(The Star Online)
Fastfact 31 December 2012
IMF and EU push for less drastic deficit cuts(The Star Online) Barclays: Indonesia to maintain growth momentum(Business Times)
Bank Mandiri in stalemate with Malaysian regulators(Business Times)
JPMorgan Chase closing Asian retail unit?(Business Times)
China central bank spells out priorities(Business Times)
Major Taiwanese bank in talks to buy Tokyo lender (Business Times)
Chinatrust of Taiwan in talks to buy Tokyo bank(The Star Online)
BoJ seeks flexibility in inflation targeting(The Star Online)
Egypt wants to resume talks on IMF loan (Business Times)
'Germany to avoid recession in 2013' (Business Times)
In New Year message Germany's Merkel says euro debt crisis far from over(The Star Online)
The old demons of 2012 continue into the New Year for the global economy(The Star Online)
Fastfact 30 December 2012
RIA A Long-term Investment In Improving Regulations: Expert(Bernama) Aplikasi RIA Pelaburan Jangka Panjang Tingkat Peraturan: Pakar (Bernama)
Aset Luar China Cecah US$5 Trilion(Bernama)
Taiwan’s China trust in talks to buy Tokyo Star bank for US$580m(The Malaysian Insider)
Taiwan's Chinatrust in talks to buy Tokyo bank: report(The Star Online)
Risks to India's economic stability grow (Business Times)
Bank of Japan will work with new government(The Sun Daily)
Japan central bank head seeks flexibility in inflation targeting(The Malaysian Insider)
Saudi Arabia sets record budget for 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Top French court overturns 75pc upper tax rate(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 29 December 2012
Korea's won sees best year vs US$ since 2009; Asia FX outlook rosy(The Star Online)
Fastfact 28 December 2012
Singapore Bond Issuance Up 108 Per Cent To US$31.1 Billion: Thomson Reuters(Bernama) India PM says growth won't come with 'business as usual'(Business Times)
PM India: GDP growth of 8% under 5-year plan won’t come with ‘business as usual’(The Star Online)
India's PM Says 8 Per Cent Growth Target Is 'Ambitious'(Bernama)
Sasaran Pertumbuhan 8 Peratus Terlalu Tinggi Kata PM India(Bernama)
Bisnes Dunia: AS tangguh bayar hutang(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 27 December 2012
Real Income Up In Five Years Despite High Inflation, Says MOF Singapore(Bernama) Pendapatan Sebenar Meningkat Dalam Lima Tahun, Walaupun Inflasi Tinggi, Kata MOF Singapura(Bernama)
Thai growth forecast lifted to 5.7pc (Business Times)
Philippines to cap banks' forward currency positions (Business Times)
China warns of rising risks in financial system (Business Times)
Bisnes Dunia: China berdepan risiko sektor perbankan(Berita Harian)
China Announces Quanzhou As 3rd Pilot Financial Reform Zone(Bernama)
China Umum Quanzhou Sebagai Zon Reformasi Kewangan Perintis Ketiga(Bernama)
Investment banks face slump in emerging marts(Business Times)
Fastfact 26 December 2012
Thai Finance Ministry ups 2012 GDP growth forecast to 5.7pc(The Malaysian Insider) Daiwa CEO sees 2013 Nikkei rally on Abe economy boost(The Star Online)
Yen falls, Nikkei surges as Japan gets a new government(Reuters)
Yen falls as Japan forms new government, supporting Nikkei(The Malaysian Insider)
Yen hits 20-month low over BOJ concerns, fiscal cliff buoys dollar(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan's incoming PM keeps up pressure on BOJ to attack deflation(Reuters)
Japan's incoming PM keeps up pressure on BOJ to attack deflation(The Star Online)
Japan’s incoming PM keeps up pressure on BOJ to attack deflation(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan’s Abe taps ex-PM Taro Aso as finance minister(The Malaysian Insider)
Egypt says stability key to fixing economy: PM(The Malaysian Insider)
Egypt imposes currency limits(The Star Online)
Wang keluar masuk Mesir dihadkan kepada AS$10,000(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 25 December 2012
S Korea president: won rise vs dollar, yen ‘warning sign’(The Malaysian Insider) Japan’s Abe heaps pressure on BOJ to set 2pc inflation target(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan hints at joining US-backed Pacific-wide free trade(The Star Online)
Greece not doing enough against rich tax dodgers, say EU/IMF(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 December 2012
The latest central bankers’ fad is in(The Sun Daily) Bank Mandiri to operate in Malaysia?(Business Times)
In Japan, a test of inflation targets (Business Times)
'Kamikaze' trades take shine off record Asia equity block deals(The Star Online)
45 Pct Of Israelis Support Unilateral Withdrawal In West Bank: Poll(Bernama)
Banker to face charges in NY(The Star Online)
Fastfact 23 December 2012
Japan’s Abe heaps pressure on BOJ to set 2pc inflation target(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 22 December 2012
Banking on Indonesia(The Star Online) Singapore central bank to rein in credit card borrowing(The Malaysian Insider)
Former Singapore banker nabbed over Olympus fraud(The Malaysian Insider)
Former Singapore banker arrested in US over Olympus fraud(The Star Online)
Slumping fees to force investment banking shake-up(The Malaysian Insider)
Slumping fees this year force shakeup in investment banking(The Star Online)
China to cut certain customs charges next year to boost trade(The Star Online)
Threshold for overseas listing of China companies lowered(The Star Online)
Spaniards protest against crisis cutbacks(The Star Online)
Eurogroup, ECB rule out debt haircut for Cyprus(The Star Online)
Dish seeks more time to fight Sprint's Softbank, Clearwire dealst(Reuters)
Banker sent to New York to face charges in Olympus fraud case(Reuters)
Banker sent to New York to face charges in Olympus fraud case(The Malaysian Insider)
Analysis: Rating agencies won't cut U.S. on fiscal cliff - yet(Reuters)
FTSE pressured as US fiscal hopes wane(The Malaysian Insider)
Disarray in US budget talks sends greenback higher(The Malaysian Insider)
U.S. gives foreign banks more time on swap rules(Reuters)
US budget posturing drags European shares lower(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 21 December 2012
S&P raises Philippines outlook(The Star Online) No budget surplus for Australia (The Star Online)
HK probes UBS over interbank rate (Business Times)
HKMA investigates UBS(The Star Online)
China needs pro-growth policies, reforms in 2013, says think tank(The Malaysian Insider)
Yen rises on profit taking after BOJ, gains limited(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan complains about China to WTO(The Star Online)
Bank of Japan boosts stimulus again(The Star Online)
Equities big in Japan again as Abe wakes up markets(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of Japan launches new round of easing(Business Times)
EU okays Spain’s banking overhaul(The Star Online)
US economy shows some muscle, but outlook bleak(The Malaysian Insider)
US economic growth for Q3 revised upwards(Business Times)
Fastfact 20 December 2012
Central banks look at 2013 with caution, alarm(The Malaysian Insider) Regulators start wider overhaul of banks’ securitisation rules(The Star Online)
Indonesia central bank sees 2013 core inflation below alarm level(The Malaysian Insider)
ANZ Bank Chief To Get More Than A$10 Million A Year(Bernama)
Ketua ANZ Bank Dibayar Lebih A$10 Juta Setahun(Bernama)
BOJ under pressure as exports fall in Nov(Business Times)
Japan’s foreign deals top US$110b (Business Times)
Too big to fail? China’s ‘wealth management’ products stir debate(The Malaysian Insider)
Cyprus uses pension funds to pay salaries in December(The Star Online)
Greece facing critical year, says finance minister(The Star Online)
UBS admits fraud in US$1.5b LIBOR rigging settlement(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS admits fraud in US$1.5b Libor rigging deal (Business Times)
UBS to pay US$1.5bil fine in Libor fraud(The Star Online)
Euro zone rescuer Draghi faces daunting 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Macquarie is lead bidder to buy Robeco(The Malaysian Insider)
U.S. charges three Swiss bankers in offshore account case(The Star Online)
U.S. fines Deutsche Bank unit for inflating trade data(The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 December 2012
Indonesia’s GDP seen at 6.3%(The Star Online) Ekonomi Singapura Dijangka Berkembang 2-2.3 Peratus Tahun Ini, 3.9 Peratus Pada 2013 - MIDF(Bernama)
Philippines bullish on GDP(The Star Online)
India holds rates but signals cut soon (Business Times)
Watershed meeting for Bank of Japan this week after Abe's win(The Star Online)
Abe sends message to central bank chief (Business Times)
BoJ mulls 2% inflation target(The Star Online)
FDI into China falls for sixth straight month (Business Times)
China FDI down 3.6% on global headwinds(The Star Online)
Aliran Masuk FDI China Turun 5.4 Peratus Pada Nov(Bernama)
Bank Dunia sedia dana bantuan AS$900 juta untuk Iraq(Berita Harian)
IMF says Ireland should delay cuts if growth slows(The Star Online)
Swiss central bank seeks 24-hour franc control via Singapore(The Malaysian Insider)
SNB seeks franc control via S’pore(The Star Online)
Greece’s lenders warn of ‘very large’ risks to bailout(The Star Online)
US agency sues JPMorgan over mortgage securities(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 18 December 2012
Gaji Gabenor Indonesia RM203,000(Harian Metro) Developed economies to grow by 1.6% in 2013: Lagarde(The Sun Daily)
India’s strong IP data well timed(The Sun Daily)
India sees deficit challenge due to subsidies and stake sales(The Star Online)
India cuts growth forecast(Business Times)
China faces no big pressure for aggressive easing(The Malaysian Insider)
BoE’s Haldane says technology may trigger UK banking revolution(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays: Growth will stay strong(Business Times)
Bank reporting cocktail leaves investors groggy(The Sun Daily)
Glimpse of light at end of tunnel for eurozone(Business Times)
IMF salur dana menyelamat AS$1.17 bilion kepada Ireland(Berita Harian)
Argentina slaps US$6m fine on HSBC unit(Business Times)
Fastfact 17 December 2012
China wealth fund warns of bleak eurozone outlook
(Business Times) Beijing to keep policies, deepen reforms (Business Times)
China forex regulator removes US$1bil limit under QFII(The Star Online)
Italy's recovery may start in late 2013 (Business Times)
Britain looks to Chinese tourists for cheer (Business Times)
Italy can confront market tension without ECB aid(The Malaysian Insider)
Tax investigation places Germany’s biggest lender's ethics in spotlight(The Star Online)
UBS faces RM3b day of reckoning over interest rate rigging(The Malaysian Insider)
New rules may make it more expensive for foreign banks to operate in US(The Star Online)
Fastfact 16 December 2012
Mapletree hires banks for $1 bln Singapore IPO-IFR(The Sun Daily) Singapore November exports likely edged higher(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore's R&D Expenditure Hits Record S$7.4 Billion(Bernama)
Perbelanjaan R&D Singapura Cecah Rekod S$7.4 Bilion(Bernama)
Perbelanjaan R&D Singapura cecah rekod S$7.4 billion(Sinar Online)
China lets foreign sovereigns, central banks exceed US$1b investment limit(The Malaysian Insider)
China 2013 GDP growth seen at 8pc, says state think tank(The Malaysian Insider)
FM: Greek economy may start to grow in 2014(The Malaysian Insider)
Tax evasion costs Greece 5pc of GDP(The Malaysian Insider)
Economic slowdown throughout euro zone a worry for ECB(The Malaysian Insider)
Banking supervisors say Basel accord won’t be derailed(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone recession likely deepened in fourth quarter(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone recession likely deepened in Q4, PMIs show(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank says more charges to hit Q4 profits(The Malaysian Insider)
Four Deutsche Bank employees jailed(The Malaysian Insider)
SEC has examined Bank of America mortgage repurchases(The Malaysian Insider)
Morgan Stanley promotes senior bankers in US, Europe(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS faces RM4.8b fine over Libor rigging, says paper(The Malaysian Insider)
Fed hawks take aim at central bank’s latest policies(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America sues MBIA over tender offer interference(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America sues MBIA over bond tender interference(The Star Online)
Sprint’s Clearwire bid appears to run into trouble(The Star Online)
Fastfact 14 December 2012
Asian Expats Bypassing Australia Due To Persistently High Aussie Dollar, Survey Finds(Bernama) S’pore growth forecasts cut(The Star Online)
MUFG to buy 20% of VietinBank for US$720mil(The Star Online)
Yuan muscles higher as China central bank’s dollar buying dies down(The Malaysian Insider)
Europe deepens union with ECB as chief bank watchdog(The Malaysian Insider)
EU okays pacts with Latin America(The Star Online)
EU action urged against China telecoms firms(The Star Online)
EU ministers ink deal on bank oversight(Business Times)
Queen Elizabeth seeks answers for financial crisis(The Star Online)
Bank lending to UK property market hits post-Lehman low(The Star Online)
Spain banking clean-up picks up pace (Business Times)
Rescue funds for Greece finally released(The Star Online)
ECB given chief watchdog role for eurozone banks from 2014(The Star Online)
Cap for EU banker bonuses(The Star Online)
Mitsubishi Bank fined US$8.6mil(The Star Online)
Bank of America claims MBIA in default on senior notes(The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 December 2012
Singapore's Economy To Grow By 1.5 Per Cent This Year: MAS Survey(Bernama) Tinjauan MAS: Ekonomi Singapura berkembang 1.5 peratus tahun ini(Sinar Online)
Ekonomi Singapura Berkembang 1.5 Peratus Tahun Ini: Tinjauan MAS(Bernama)
Economists cut Singapore growth forecasts(The Malaysian Insider)
Hong Kong’s soaring property prices pose risk, says IMF(The Malaysian Insider)
India’s industrial output soars in October, inflation jumps(The Star Online)
Asia Must Close Skills Gaps, Go High-Tech To Sustain Future Growth, Says ADB(Bernama)
ADB: Asia must close skills gaps, go high-tech to sustain future growth(The Star Online)
Carney carries Canadian lessons to the Bank of England(The Star Online)
HSBC became bank to drug cartels, pays big for lapses(The Star Online)
HSBC became bank to drug cartels, pays big for lapses(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC: How Simple Became Complicated — and costly(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece’s lenders left to plug €450m hole after buyback(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece to buy back bonds worth ?31.9b(Business Times)
Europe nears deal to make ECB chief bank watchdog(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 December 2012
Banks have to pull up their socks(The Star Online) China's Fiscal Revenue Up 21.9 Per Cent In November(Bernama)
Pendapatan Fiskal China Naik 21.9 Peratus Pada November(Bernama)
HSBC says it will pay $1.9b fine in money laundering case(The Star Online)
HSBC to pay record RM5.7b US fine in money laundering case(The Malaysian Insider)
Wang haram: HSBC bayar denda RM6 bilion(Sinar Online)
BoE’s King warns of growing currency competition(The Malaysian Insider)
Insurers battle to escape bank-style capital rules(The Malaysian Insider)
Three British men arrested in UK Libor probe(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF loan to Egypt delayed as crisis deepens(The Malaysian Insider)
JPMorgan No. 1 in US customer survey, while rivals fall back(The Malaysian Insider)
Weak US exports, imports signal tepid economic growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 11 December 2012
Negara Asia Harus Tumpu Kukuhkan Bon Korporat(Bernama) Indeks Tekanan Kecairan Asia Turun Pada November, Kata Moody's(Bernama)
Nine-Year Process For Rededomination Of Rupiah Starts Next Year(Bernama)
Proses Sembilan Tahun Bagi Denominasi Semula Rupiah Bermula Tahun Depan(Bernama)
China economic recovery intact, but weak exports to drag(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan revised GDP signals economy in recession(The Malaysian Insider)
Standard Chartered to pay RM1b in US sanctions case(The Malaysian Insider)
Standard Chartered to pay US$327m to resolve US sanctions case(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain's business minister sees risk of triple-dip recession(The Star Online)
Bank of England warns of increasing number of countries trying to weaken their currencies(The Star Online)
Investors offer about US$38.8bil in Greek debt buyback(The Star Online)
IMF chief says U.S. needs blend of spending cuts, revenue raising(The Star Online)
US Fed's monetary stimulus meets 'fiscal cliff'(The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 December 2012
Greece gets 30bil euros, it’s set to buy back half of debt owned by private investors(The Star Online) Ireland needs more time to repay EU bailout (Business Times)
ECB sees Europe economic recovery in mid-2013(The Star Online)
Bundesbank boss blasts Greek deal(The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 December 2012
ADB: Growth in Asia ex-Japan to slow slightly
(Business Times) Myanmar grants ANZ licence to open representative office(The Sun Daily)
China November inflation bounces off 33-month low(The Malaysian Insider)
China November factory output jumps to 8-month high(The Malaysian Insider)
India govt seeks green light for more spending(The Star Online)
German central bank boss blasts new Greek deal(The Malaysian Insider)
Investors offer €30b in Greek debt buyback(The Malaysian Insider)
Greek banks seek buyback approval as deadline nears(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain’s bad bank swerves critical questions(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB sees Europe economic recovery in mid-2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro falls on grim economic outlook, US data eyed(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 08 December 2012
Australia trade deficit widest since early 2008(The Star Online) Australia trade deficit widest since early 2008(The Malaysian Insider)
China regulator frets over confidence crisis after investment product fails(The Malaysian Insider)
British Columbia tests appetite for ‘dim sum’ bonds(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro falls on grim economic outlook, US data eyed(The Star Online)
Fastfact 07 December 2012
ADB trims Asia’s growth prospects on slack global demand(The Malaysian Insider) ADB Friday trimmed Asia's growth; Malaysia's results help bolster Southeast Asia(The Star Online)
India’s BSE picks 14 banks for IPO in H1 2013(The Star Online)
Resistance to PBOC rate keeps yuan trading in deadlock(The Malaysian Insider)
StanChart sees US$330m fine over Iran, profit dent (Business Times)
StanChart sees US$330m Iran fine, profit rise erodes(The Malaysian Insider)
Standard Chartered sees $330m settlement on Iran, denting profits(The Star Online)
ECB set to cut economic forecasts, but not rates(The Star Online)
EU’s Van Rompuy charts path to closer integration(The Star Online)
Ex-Citi bankers shut US$1b fund; Asia offers thin pickings(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC may pay US$1.8bil fine(The Star Online)
Citigroup cuts 11,000 jobs(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 December 2012
Indonesia imposes higher capital adequacy for some banks(The Malaysian Insider) Indonesia raises capital adequacy rules on some banks (Business Times)
CP Group buys into Ping An(The Star Online)
Thai group buys US$9.4b Ping An stake from HSBC(The Malaysian Insider)
Thai firm to buy HSBC's stake in China life insurer(Business Times)
Australia economy slows in Q3, tougher times ahead(The Star Online)
BoJ deputy governor signals policy loosening(The Star Online)
China economy may grow 8.2% in 2013: top think-tank(The Star Online)
China economic growth seen quickening next year (Business Times)
Yuan drifts back from upper limit, PBOC seen injecting liquidity(The Malaysian Insider)
China to expand Central Asian presence with US$10bin loans(The Malaysian Insider)
China presses Macau on money transfers(The Star Online)
RMB Likely To Appreciate 2-3 Per Cent Against USD In 2013: DB(Bernama)
RMB Dijangka Naik 2-3 Peratus Berbanding Dolar As Pada 2013: DB(Bernama)
US official eases fears among Chinese firms(The Star Online)
Swiss anti-graft law in the cold(The Star Online)
For EU, road ahead may be a three-lane highway(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro gains broadly from progress on Greece, Spain(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB set to cut economic forecasts, but not rates(The Star Online)
Regulators to avoid clashes over derivatives(The Star Online)
Citigroup cutting 11,000 jobs, taking US$1b in charges(The Malaysian Insider)
Citigroup cutting 11,000 jobs, taking $1 billion in charges(The Star Online)
Citigroup kurangkan 11,000 pekerjaan(Utusan Malaysia)
Citigroup buang 11,000 pekerja(Sinar Online)
Fastfact 05 December 2012
Singapore DPM: Huge growth opportunities in Islamic finance
(Business Times) Islamic Finance To Grow Significantly In 10-15 Years: Singapore DPM(Bernama)
Kewangan Islam Akan Meningkat Ketara Dalam 10-15 Tahun: TPM Singapura(Bernama)
StanChart aims to ‘double up’ on commodities (Business Times)
China e-Commerce Giants Post 18.4 Trillion Yuan Turnover(Bernama)
Syarikat E-dagang China Catat Perolehan 18.4 Trilion Yuan(Bernama)
Australia grows moderately in Q3, tougher times ahead(The Malaysian Insider)
Australia central bank cuts rates to record-matching lows(The Malaysian Insider)
Australia central bank cuts interest rate to 3.0%(The Star Online)
Australia central bank cuts interest rate to 3.0%(The Sun Daily)
Australia cuts official interest rate to record low (Business Times)
Japan, India ink currency swap accord (Business Times)
Global slowdown, austerity to constrain UK economy(The Star Online)
Spain's jobless near 5m as banks await cash (Business Times)
Fastfact 04 December 2012
Indonesia's record trade deficit to pressure rupiah(Business Times) Philippine gives foreign banks 3 years to meet IPO rule(The Star Online)
China gets tough on trading of yuan/dollar(The Star Online)
Poll shows China reviving(The Star Online)
S. Korea tightens monitoring of foreign investment(The Star Online)
London’s euro status quizzed(The Star Online)
Times: RBS needs 10 years to return to private sector(The Star Online)
Credit Suisse boss under pressure despite outsmarting rival(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS nears deal with US, UK over Libor(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 03 December 2012
Greek deal puts eurozone on path to slow recovery(Business Times) Greek pension funds won’t join debt buyback(The Star Online)
BoE to keep policy on hold as inflation proves sticky(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain set to cut growth target(The Star Online)
Irish bank cure no panacea for Spain(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America shelves plan on new fees(The Malaysian Insider)
Investors seek deposit from Argentina by Dec 10(The Star Online)
Fastfact 02 December 2012
India’s GDP headed for decade low(The Star Online) Japan approves US$10.7bil stimulus package(The Star Online)
Scotiabank dipilih anugerah tahunan Bank Global terbaik(Sinar Online)
Moody's downgrades euro zone rescue funds, keeps negative outlook(The Star Online)
PM says Greek pension funds won't join debt buy-back (Reuters)
Merkel does not rule out future Greek debt "haircut" (Reuters)
Bank of America shelves plan on new fees: WSJ (Reuters)
Fastfact 01 December 2012
Bank Danamon takeover bid has become political -Indonesia cbank gov(The Sun Daily) India quarterly growth slows to 5.3%(The Sun Daily)
China funds cut equity holdings on uncertainty with economy, policy(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan approves $10.7 billion stimulus package(The Sun Daily)
Scotiabank dipilih anugerah tahunan Bank Global terbaik(Sinar Online)
Fastfact 30 November 2012
November British consumer morale rallies to 18-month high(The Star Online) Lawmakers seek Libor controls at hearing(The Star Online)
Poll: Global economy in best shape in 18 months(Business Times)
Fed mulls new rules for foreign banks’ US operations(The Star Online)
US growth revised upwards(Business Times)
Fastfact 29 November 2012
Philippines surprises with robust Q3growth, leads Southeast Asia(The Malaysian Insider) China industrial profits jump 20.5%, signals rebound(The Star Online)
US declines to name China currency manipulator(The Malaysian Insider)
U.S. declines to name China currency manipulator(The Star Online)
BOJ posts biggest net loss on record due to stock market declines(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks offer to help Sony offload battery unit - sources(The Star Online)
Banks offer to help Sony offload battery unit(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain favours credentials over countrymen(Business Times)
BoE’s Miles says QE does not bring big inflation risk(The Malaysian Insider)
Deutsche Bank faces Libor questions from German lawmakers(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank faces Libor questions from German lawmakers(The Malaysian Insider)
Greek PM hails debt compromise, public sceptical(The Star Online)
Greece, markets satisfied by EU-IMF Greek debt deal(The Star Online)
German media lament ‘never-ending story’ of Greek bailouts(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone debt forgiveness lies ahead in Greek mire(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone central banks may roll over Greek bonds(The Malaysian Insider)
EU set to delay bank capital rules as US row simmers(The Star Online)
OECD cuts global forecasts, names EU greatest threat to world economy(The Star Online)
Canada's Carney to head Bank of England(Business Times)
Fastfact 28 November 2012
Credit Suisse to axe 100 UK jobs(The Malaysian Insider) The difficult birth of the IMF and World Bank(The Star Online)
Fastfact 27 November 2012
BOJ rift surfaces over easing as political debate heats up(The Malaysian Insider) StanChart gets go-ahead for client’s cross-border yuan lending quota(The Malaysian Insider)
Former Deutsche Bank CEO criticises successor for skipping hearing(The Malaysian Insider)
Swiss Re Estimates Sandy Claims Burden At US$900 Million(Bernama)
Kos akibat Taufan Sandy cecah AS$19 bilion(Berita Harian)
Spurred by debt crisis,eurozone is shaping up (Business Times)
ECB's Praet says M3 money supply weak(The Star Online)
EU-IMF agree on measures to cut Greek debt-to-GDP(The Star Online)
Euro zone, IMF reach deal on long-term Greek debt(The Malaysian Insider)
MF Global customers to seek subpoenas for Corzine, others(The Star Online)
Canada’s Carney named as surprise Bank of England chief(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 26 November 2012
Central bank forms trustee fund to keep forex earnings
(Business Times) Vietnam inflation hits six-month high (Business Times)
ADB: Boost economic shields (Business Times)
India sees 5.5pc quarterly growth (Business Times)
Analysis: "Caveat emptor" as foreigners rush to ride China rebound(The Star Online)
S. Korea think tank calls for more policy easing (Business Times)
Japan firms likely to boost FDIs in S-E Asia, says HSBC (Business Times)
BOJ rift surfaces over easing as political debate heats up(The Star Online)
EADS hit by Germany, France shareholder moves(The Star Online)
UK may face deeper government spending cuts(The Star Online)
European banks urge one-year delay for Basel III rules(The Star Online)
EU turns attention to unlocking aid for Greece (Business Times)
UK regulator fines UBS $47m over rogue trader case(The Star Online)
Adoboli affair rocks London’s scandal-hit financial hub(The Star Online)
Fastfact 25 November 2012
New Bank Indonesia rule(Business Times) Japan PM, opposition chief clash over monetary policy(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ on prowl for US bank deal(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain to get EU bank aid Dec.15 in return for job losses, says report(The Malaysian Insider)
European banks urge one-year delay for Basel III rules(The Malaysian Insider)
German business confidence jumps(Business Times)
EU budget summit ends without deal, retry next year(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 24 November 2012
Kadar Inflasi Singapura Turun Kepada 4.0 Peratus(Bernama) France's Hollande sees one trillion euro budget deal unlikely on Friday(The Star Online)
Greece’s lenders inch closer to debt viability pact(The Star Online)
UBS nears settlement with Swiss, UK on rogue trader case(The Star Online)
EU budget summit ends without deal, retry in 2013(The Star Online)
Luxembourg’s Mersch appointed to ECB exec board(The Star Online)
Cyprus and international lenders reach bailout deal(The Star Online)
Cyprus reaches bailout deal with international lenders: CNA(The Sun Daily)
Argentina to appeal US order to pay defaulted debt(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 23 November 2012
ING to cut more bank jobs in Asia
(Business Times) HSBC China flash PMI at 13-month high as growth quickens(The Star Online)
Euro zone faces deepest downturn since early 2009(The Malaysian Insider)
BoE’s King says new bank rules need to be clearer(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 22 November 2012
RBA: No signal of bigger reserve role(The Star Online) Japan posts worst October trade figures in 3 decades (Business Times)
China may raise ceiling on foreign capital market investors(The Malaysian Insider)
Deutsche Bank seeks older women for profits and promotion(The Malaysian Insider)
Deutsche Bank sees eurozone remaining intact(The Star Online)
UK banks should face threat of being broken up(The Star Online)
No consensus on Greece debt deal(The Star Online)
Schaeuble says euro zone, IMF agree on Greek debt buyback(The Star Online)
Euro zone, IMF fail to strike Greek debt deal(The Malaysian Insider)
Greek debt can only become sustainable by 2022 if all steps taken(The Star Online)
Euro zone bogged down in myriad of Greek debt options(The Star Online)
US mortgage delinquency rate falls in Q3(The Star Online)
Fastfact 21 November 2012
Pasaran Baru Muncul Asia Perlu Pelbagai Sumber Pertumbuhan Untuk Tingkat KDNK, Kata ADB(Bernama) Philippines says looking to cut 2013 planned global bond sales(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of Japan holds fire, defies easing calls as political pressure heats up(The Star Online)
BOJ holds fire on easing(Business Times)
BoJ holds fire, defies easing calls as political pressure heats up(The Malaysian Insider)
Analysis: Investors make $100bil bet on China's drive up value chain(The Star Online)
Moody's keeps Turkey one notch below investment grade(The Star Online)
France: Our economy remains sound(Business Times)
France says economy sound despite Moody’s downgrade(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone aims at 120 percent/GDP Greek debt in 2020, ponders buyback(The Star Online)
Euro zone mulls Greek debt buy-back up to 40 billion euros(The Star Online)
UBS trader jailed for seven years in US$2.3bil fraud(The Star Online)
UBS trader gets 7 years’ jail for US$2.3b fraud(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 20 November 2012
Banking experts say compliance must not stifle innovation(The Star Online) Regulators moot rules on US$67tril shadow banking sector(The Sun Daily)
Asia Must Transform Financial Landscape, Says The ADB(Bernama)
Asia must transform financial landscape, says ADB(The Sun Daily)
Asia Perlu Ubah Landskap Kewangan, Kata ADB(Bernama)
Thai Q3 GDP rises 1.2% q-o-q, above forecast(The Sun Daily)
HSBC in talks to sell US$9.3b China Ping An stake(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC in talks to sell US$9.3b China Ping An stake(The Sun Daily)
HSBC in talks to sell $9.3 billion China Ping An stake(The Star Online)
HSBC in talks to sell US$9b stake in Ping An (Business Times)
Moody's strips France of triple-A rating; a notch lower(The Star Online)
Spanish banks’ bad loans hit new high (Business Times)
BoE's Miles: More scope for stimulus if growth stays weak(The Star Online)
UK banks should face threat of being broken up(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 19 November 2012
The secret at the world's most expensive bank(The Star Online) Jakarta - Concerns over higher minimum wage (Business Times)
ANZ Chief highest paid banker in Australia(Business Times)
ECB’s Asmussen sees Greek aid deal covering 2 years(The Malaysian Insider)
Santander plans to invest in Spain’s bad bank(The Star Online)
Barclays denies buying its way to win Saudi licence(The Star Online)
World Bank: No nation immune to climate change(The Star Online)
Krisis di Eropah belum berakhir(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 18 November 2012
Japan to give US$615 million in loans to Myanmar(The Malay Mail) Inflation China’s key long-term risk: Central bank chief(The Malaysian Insider)
India will struggle to meet new 2012/2013 deficit target, say govt officials(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF’s Lagarde says Greek deal should be ‘rooted in reality’(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain’s Rajoy says EU budget proposal unacceptable(The Malaysian Insider)
UK bank denies ‘illegal payment’ for Saudi licence(The Malaysian Insider)
Foreigners sour on US government debt in Sept, says US Treasury(The Malaysian Insider)
US heading for another crash, debt crisis looms, say top economists(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 17 November 2012
Singapore cuts 2012 growth outlook, sees subdued 2013(The Malaysian Insider) Singapore cuts forecast (Business Times)
S’pore cuts 2012 growth outlook, sees subdued 2013(The Star Online)
S'pore Economy To Grow 1.0 Pct To 3.0 Pct Next Year(Bernama)
Ekonomi Singapura Dijangka Berkembang 1.0 - 3.0 Peratus Tahun Depan(Bernama)
Thai Q3 GDP growth seen slowing on global woes(The Malaysian Insider)
Thai Q3 GDP growth seen slowing on global woes(The Star Online)
India will struggle to meet new deficit target(The Star Online)
HK GDP up 0.6% in Q3, beats estimates(The Star Online)
China officials see growing global risks in 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
China hopes tax cut will boost bourse (Business Times)
Japan passes crucial deficit-financing bond bill(The Sun Daily)
ANZ Chief Highest Paid Banker In Australia(Bernama)
Ketua Eksekutif ANZ Terima Gaji Jurubank Tertinggi Di Australia(Bernama)
CEO ANZ terima gaji jurubank tertinggi di Australia(Berita Harian)
London - Bank layoffs near 160,000(The Star Online)
Banks shrink for good as job cuts near 160,000 (Business Times)
Spain says bad bank attracting interest from foreign investors(The Star Online)
Lagarde says vital for euro zone to forge deal on Greece(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF pushes for more Asean cooperation(The Malay Mail)
Top economists: U.S. heading for another crash, debt crisis looms(The Star Online)
JPMorgan, Credit Suisse settle with SEC for US$417mil(The Star Online)
SEC drops lawsuit against executive in financial crisis case(The Star Online)
Fastfact 16 November 2012
State-run banks in India to get capital injection
(Business Times) Forces supporting yuan's rally to ebb (Business Times)
Urbanisation key for China(The Star Online)
Yeoh: Regional bonds can help fight economic woes(The Star Online)
IMF ready to provide funds to help Tunisia recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
Greek depression deepens in Q3(The Star Online)
Greek banks turning corner, central bank chief tells WSJ(The Star Online)
IMF's Lagarde cuts short trip for Greek talks(The Star Online)
IMF’s Lagarde cuts short Asia trip for Greece meeting(The Malaysian Insider)
Shock retail sales drop hits Britain's recovery hopes (Business Times)
Lawmakers: Britain could lose £66b on bank bailouts(The Malay Mail)
France likely to soften bank stance(The Star Online)
Germany, France eke out Q3 growth, worse times to come(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone falls into second recession since 2009(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone seen sinking into recession(The Star Online)
EU budget in limbo after nations refuse to pay 2012 bills(The Star Online)
US credit rating could take another hit next year (Business Times)
CBO: US recovery moving too slowly (Business Times)
Fastfact 15 November 2012
Earnings atmajor Japan banks dive
(Business Times) China, Japan Expected To Continue To Drive Global Economy(Bernama)
Fastfact 14 November 2012
Japan mutual fund value rises by most in 4 months helped by yen’s fall(The Malaysian Insider) Jepun berada di ambang kemelesetan(Utusan Malaysia)
Perkembangan positif ekonomi China, AS(Utusan Malaysia)
China's financial reformers adapt Party rhetoric in low-key pitch(The Star Online)
China grants record $2.8 bln of foreign investment quotas in Oct(The Star Online)
Need to clearly spell out safety measures for banks(The Star Online)
EU, IMF clash over Greece revives debt crisis fears(Reuters)
EU, IMF clash over Greece revives debt crisis fears(The Malaysian Insider)
Analysis: Tough task for Portugal to match Ireland's bond success(Reuters)
Congress, Obama playing with dynamite, CEOs say of "fiscal cliff"(The Star Online)
Rivals dig in as U.S. "fiscal cliff" drama debuts(The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 November 2012
Moody's Asian Liquidity Stress Index Up Again In October(Bernama) China Slowdown, US Uptick To Benefit Asean, Says Hwang-DBS(Bernama)
China economy recovering, bad debt risks dismissed(The Malaysian Insider)
Yuan hits record high as central bank loosens reins slightly(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan economy shrinks 0.9p in Q3, points to recession(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 November 2012
Thailand, S. Korea agree to double trade to US$30bil(The Star Online) South Korea exports recovering, Won rise a worry, Finance Minister says(The Malaysian Insider)
China export growth quickens, imports pace steady(The Malaysian Insider)
India's central bank chief: a hawk flying solo against inflation(The Star Online)
Germany: Euro zone won’t bow to Greek aid time pressure(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece votes budget, hopes to unlock aid(The Star Online)
Worst of Europe's debt crisis seems to be over(Business Times)
EU countries to discuss caps on banker bonuses(The Star Online)
ICBC gets approval for Argentine standard bank takeover(The Malaysian Insider)
China to raise RQFII quota(The Star Online)
Citigroup to pay former execs US$15.5mil each(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 11 November 2012
China Confident Of Surpassing 7.5 Per Cent Growth Target This Year(Bernama) China's October Exports Up 11.6 Per Cent To Record High(Bernama)
Eksport China Pada Oktober Naik 11.6 Peratus(Bernama)
Greek debt could go above 140 percent of GDP in 2020, ECB says(The Star Online)
EU 2013 budget talks end in failure(The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 November 2012
Banks must think retail, engage customers
(Business Times) Over 350 Banking Executives, Experts Attended Asean Banking Conference(Bernama)
Lebih 350 Pakar, Eksekutif Perbankan Hadiri Persidangan Perbankan Asean(Bernama)
RBA now predicting annual growth of just under 2.75% for 2013(The Star Online)
China economic recovery gaining pace, data show(The Star Online)
China recovery gathering pace(Business Times)
China says inflation slows to 1.7% in October(The Sun Daily)
China inflation cools, leaving scope for policy easing(The Star Online)
China, India economies set to dwarf G7 before long, says OECD(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea keeps interest rate unchanged at 2.75%(The Sun Daily)
Germans seek to prod forward further EU bank pay curbs(The Malaysian Insider)
EU bids to keep Britain engaged in budget debate(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank says it will never need state aid(The Star Online)
Fitch: Spain debt rating appropriate(The Star Online)
Spain debt rating appropriate, says Fitch(The Star Online)
Draghi open to ECB rate cut, done helping Greece(The Star Online)
BofA's Merrill loses bid to end FHFA mortgage lawsuit(The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 November 2012
Pan Malaysia sells HK bank stake(The Star Online) PMC gains RM4.3m from stake sale in bank(The Sun Daily)
Bank Indonesia holds rate, sees strong 2013 growth(The Star Online)
Indonesia central bank keeps rate steady, sees strong 2013 growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Indonesia c.bank holds rate at 5.75%(The Sun Daily)
China promises economic reforms(The Star Online)
China’s money rates rise after central bank drains funds(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan faces higher recession risk(The Star Online)
Sri Lanka sees economy growing 7.5pc in 2013, says president(The Malaysian Insider)
Moody’s comfortable with NZ rating(The Star Online)
German exports slide(The Star Online)
Bank of England votes against another cash boost for now(The Star Online)
Most US hedge funds lost ground in October, data show(The Star Online)
IMF urges permanent fix to U.S. "fiscal cliff"(The Star Online)
Fastfact 08 November 2012
Indonesia cbank raises 2013 inflation target to 5%(The Sun Daily) Yuan closes firmer as dollar sags after US election(The Malaysian Insider)
Dubai faces US$48b debt challenge(Business Times)
Aussie firm to take S&P fight to Europe(The Star Online)
Europe job woes spread as Ericsson, ING, Commerzbank cut jobs(The Malaysian Insider)
ING cuts 2,350 jobs, posts profit plunge(The Sun Daily)
ING to cut jobs in business split (Business Times)
New austerity package for Greece(The Star Online)
BNP Paribas Q3 profit doubles(The Star Online)
Bank of England to sit tight with Britain out of recession(The Sun Daily)
ECB seen holding rates steady as it waits to unlock bond plan(The Malaysian Insider)
EU cuts growth forecast(The Star Online)
Fear holding back global recovery: Canada PM(The Star Online)
Fastfact 07 November 2012
Indonesia sees 2012 GDP growth at 6.3pc, lower than target(The Malaysian Insider) Philippine October inflation eases to 4-month low(The Star Online)
India will defer spending to rein in fiscal deficit(The Sun Daily)
China recovery ‘dented’(The Star Online)
Chinese export growth may ease in October, but imports pick up(The Star Online)
Japanese firms turn to booming S-E Asia(Business Times)
HSBC fears US money-laundering fines to top US$1.5b(The Malaysian Insider)
British banks set aside £10bil to compensate clients(The Sun Daily)
British PM: Deal unlikely on "ludicrous" EU budget(The Star Online)
Ex-Swiss banker pleads guilty in tax dodging case(The Star Online)
UBS ‘rogue trader’ denies he was addicted to gambling(The Malaysian Insider)
France eases labour costs via tax credits, VAT hike(The Malaysian Insider)
Italy’s economy forecast to shrink(The Star Online)
Dire predictions for Spain growth(The Star Online)
Greece faces 48-hour strike over austerity cuts(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece to vote on austerity, protests intensify(The Malaysian Insider)
Europe seeks Asia support(The Star Online)
California - QE3 to likely top US$600b, says Fed official(The Malaysian Insider)
NEW YORK - Service sector growth slips in October, hiring picks up(The Malaysian Insider)
Fed official: Policies aided growth without undue fallout(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 November 2012
Indonesian growth holds above 6pc
(Business Times) Indonesia third-quarter growth slows(The Star Online)
Indonesia Q3 growth slows as commodity exports wane(The Sun daily)
S'pore production activity shrinks for fourth straight month (Business Times)
China is gaining traction(The Sun daily)
Crisis-hit Europe 'still economic power': France(The Sun daily)
AXA Completes Integration Of HSBC's Singapore General Insurance Business(Bernama)
Australia says China still supporting global growth(The Star Online)
Portugal, Greece seek technical advice from World Bank(The Star Online)
HSBC fears criminal charges for rule breaches(The Malaysian Insider)
HSBC fears criminal charges, says US fine could cost much more than US$1.5bil(The Star Online)
HSBC braces for criminal charges, big fines (Business Times)
Morgan Stanley makes Kelleher sole institutional banking head(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 05 November 2012
Indonesia economy to lose some shine as Q3 growth slows(The Malaysian Insider) Work harder to keep up with economy, Indonesian firms told(Business Times)
S&P loses landmark Australian derivatives case(The Malay Mail)
Foreign banks hope China’s new leaders will loosen up regulators(The Malaysian Insider)
Spending bumps up S. Korea’s total debt(The Star Online)
South Korea's total debt soars to US$2.75 tln(The Malay Mail)
South Korea's total debt soars to $2.75 tln(The Sun daily)
Foreign firms owe British taxman £5.5b (Business Times)
RBS faces fines overLibor scandal (Business Times)
Draghi still ECB’s ‘Super Mario’(The Star Online)
Euro investors returning, but many believe the economic crisis and risks are still around(The Star Online)
G-20 meeting flags US fiscal cliff, Europe’s debt woes(The Star Online)
G20 flags US fiscal cliff, Europe’s debt woes(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 may punish bank capital reform delinquents, say officials(The Malaysian Insider)
G20 alarm over US fiscal cliff, eurozone debt woes(Business Times)
Swan: We see world recovery as fragile(Business Times)
MetLife to sell mortgage-servicing portfolio to JPMorgan(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 November 2012
Rising Trend In Global Shares Likely To Stay: Economist(Bernama) Deeper euro zone factory downturn hardens stimulus view(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 03 November 2012
No HK plans to change currency peg(The Star Online) Japan picks up the pieces(The Star Online)
World’s top accounting body battles to assert authority(The Star Online)
Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and JPMorgan have to hold additional 2.5% as buffer(The Star Online)
RBS falls into Q3 net loss on massive charges(The Star Online)
Factory downturn deepens(The Star Online)
G-20 to meet with eurozone again in limelight(The Star Online)
Fastfact 02 November 2012
Singapore’s DBS Q3 profit up 12% as bad debts decline(The Star Online) DBS Q3 net profit up 12pc, beats forecasts(Business Times)
Indonesia Sept trade improves(The Star Online)
China to open mutual fund custody biz to foreign banks(The Sun Daily)
China to open mutual fund biz(The Star Online)
China central bank reins in yuan rise with weaker fix(The Malaysian Insider)
India's High Fiscal Deficit A Deterrent For Investment(Bernama)
Bank of England gets long to-do list from reviews(The Star Online)
Lloyds takes extra £1bil hit(The Star Online)
UK economy may grow 1.1 percent in 2013(The Star Online)
'I lost control', says devastated ex-UBS trader(The Sun Daily)
Spain extends short-selling ban(Business Times)
RBS to report profit uplift amid UK share sale hope(The Star Online)
Probe on EU solar products(The Star Online)
Standard Chartered close to US settlement on Iran transactions(The Malaysian Insider)
Standard Chartered close to $300mil U.S. settlement on Iran transactions(The Star Online)
US regulators may fine Barclays US$470mil(The Star Online)
Barclays may be hit with US$470m fine(Business Times)
Fastfact 01 November 2012
Singapore banks urged to join RSPO(Business Times) China’s top four banks set for weakest annual profit growth since IPOs(The Star Online)
WEF names HK world’s top financial centre for second year running(The Star Online)
Hong Kong named top financial centre for second year(The Malaysian Insider)
Softbank’s net profit falls 22pc in H1(Business Times)
British October consumer morale drops to lowest in 6 months(The Star Online)
UK government report criticises growth strategy(The Star Online)
Official: ECB needs to be mindful of balance sheet risks(The Star Online)
Barclays hit by fresh probe(Business Times)
Merkel, Lagarde: Global economic recovery uncertain(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 31 October 2012
Singapore economy to see moderate growth in 2012 and 2013(The Star Online) Singapore to see slow growth, high inflation in 2013(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore Economy To See Moderate Growth In 2012 And 2013(Bernama)
Ekonomi Singapura Dijangka Tumbuh Sederhana Pada 2012 Dan 2013(Bernama)
Moody’s upgrades the Philippines(The Star Online)
Vietnam central bank approves third bank merger-state media(Sinar Online)
Standard Chartered profit up, says costs in check(The Malaysian Insider)
Asia’s souring debt a threat to StanChart magic(The Malaysian Insider)
China ICBC Q3 profit rises 15pc, beats forecasts(The Malaysian Insider)
BoJ boosts stimulus(The Star Online)
BOJ boosts stimulus for sagging economy, markets unimpressed(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of Japan boosts stimulus for sagging economy, markets unimpressed(The Star Online)
RBI Cuts Cash Reserve Ratio, Leaves Interest Rates On Hold(Bernama)
RBI Turunkan Nisbah Rizab Tunai, Kekalkan Kadar Faedah(Bernama)
Spain stays in recession as inflation bites(The Star Online)
France faces new pressure(The Star Online)
UBS says under investigation in Singapore over possible rate manipulation(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS set to exit fixed income, fire 10,000 bankers(The Star Online)
UBS posts heavy loss, to cut 10,000 jobs by 2015 (Business Times)
UBS set to exit fixed income, fire 10,000 bankers(The Malaysian Insider)
US settlement dents Standard Chartered profit(Business Times)
Fastfact 27 October 2012
China sees capital outflow for 2nd quarter running(The Malaysian Insider) Pressure on BoJ to act mounts as deflation persists(The Star Online)
S. Korea Q3 growth dips(The Star Online)
Spain jobless rate hits record(The Star Online)
UBS to split investment bank with loss of 10,000 jobs (The Malay Mail)
My actions were not fraudulent, says UBS ‘rogue trader’(The Malaysian Insider)
Consumer sentiment at highest in five years in October(The Malaysian Insider)
US consumers seen lifting GDP despite business caution(The Star Online)
Consumers drive US growth as businesses hold back(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 26 October 2012
Singapore set to cut Q3 GDP after weak factory output(The Malaysian Insider) Thai exports surprise(The Star Online)
Thai September factory output tumbles, Q4 rebound seen(The Star Online)
Australia inflation spikes on energy, rate cut in doubt(The Star Online)
Japan economy minister keeps up pressure on BOJ(The Star Online)
Bank of China posts strongest profit growth in a year(The Malaysian Insider)
Report: Dirty money cost China US$3.8 trillion 2000-2011(The Star Online)
Spain speeds up 2013 funding(The Star Online)
IMF's Lagarde urges action on unfinished financial reforms(The Star Online)
IMF approves 1.5bil euro disbursement to Portugal(The Star Online)
US sues BofA over mortgage ‘hustle’(The Malaysian Insider)
US files fraud lawsuit against Bank of America(The Star Online)
U.S. sues Bank of America over "Hustle" mortgage fraud(The Star Online)
Ekonomi Bank of America didakwa menipu(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 25 October 2012
ANZ Bank Posts Record Profit Of A$5.5.6 Billion(Bernama) China HSBC flash PMI at three-month high, economy ticks up(The Malaysian Insider)
Good Governance Key To Economic Growth, Says Commonwealth Sec-Gen(Bernama)
RAM Ratings reaffirms ratings for National Bank of Abu Dhabi(The Star Online)
RAM Ratings Reaffirms National Bank Of Abu Dhabi's AAA Financial Institution Rating(Bernama)
RAM Ratings Sahkan Semula Penarafan Institusi Kewangan AAA National Bank Of Abu Dhabi(Bernama)
UBS suspends two rates traders in Singapore -sources(The Sun Daily)
UBS set to cut 400 investment banking jobs-sources(The Sun Daily)
Bundesbank promises to count fabled gold hoard(The Sun Daily)
Eurozone debt soars to 90pc of its economy(Business Times)
Draghi defends bond-buying plan in lion’s den(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 24 October 2012
S'pore inflation hits 4.7pc in Sept(Business Times) Aussie banks’ profits may stall(The Star Online)
HKMA buys US$505m to curb Hong Kong dollar strength(The Malaysian Insider)
Poland makes greatest strides in business reforms - World Bank(The Star Online)
Swedbank warns of limited credit growth as eurozone woes weigh(The Star Online)
BoE ready for stimulus ‘if positive signs from UK economy fade’(The Malaysian Insider)
Analysis: If U.S. goes over fiscal cliff, US$ could fly(The Star Online)
If US goes over fiscal cliff, dollar could fly(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 23 October 2012
Indonesia pulls in record foreign investments in Q3(Business Times) Direct foreign investment pours into Indonesia despite worries(The Malaysian Insider)
PM Vietnam akui kesilapan kawal ekonomi(Berita Harian)
Pakistan joins list of central banks to invest in Chinese bonds(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan exports tumble, gloom spreads before BOJ meeting(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ leaning toward easing, may do more than boost asset buying(The Malaysian Insider)
Europe debt, China row hit Japan exports(Business Times)
Fastfact 22 October 2012
China’s economic growth is showing silver lining(The Sun Daily) China’s new leaders face tough economic choices(The Star Online)
Spanish banking rescue runs into trouble(The Star Online)
LONDON - Lloyds eyes new banker bonus plan(The Malaysian Insider)
Merkel playing politics with banking union: challenger(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 21 October 2012
Australia to reveal Monday how it plans to ensure budget surplus(The Malaysian Insider) NAB hoses down Q4 earnings forecasts(The Star Online)
S-E Asia seen raising lending rates next year (Business Times)
FDI into China continues to decline (Business Times)
China's FDI Inflow Drops 6.8 Per Cent Y-O-Y Last Month(Bernama)
Richard Li returns to insurance with ING deal(The Star Online)
Richard Li returns to insurance with US$2.1b ING deal (Business Times)
ING To Sell Hong Kong, Macau Insurance Units(Bernama)
Treasury Pulse - Global forex market(The Star Online)
Europe pushes ahead towards ECB bank supervision(The Malaysian Insider)
EU leaders agree on single bank supervisor (Business Times)
EU eyes bank watchdog next year(The Star Online)
German banks outlook negative(The Star Online)
Goldman paints former employee Smith as bitter(The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 October 2012
National Australia Bank profit set to miss analyst forecast; shares drop(The Malaysian Insider) China successfully puts off cutting bank reserve ratios(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 18 October 2012
Thai cuts rates on slower economy(The Star Online) Thai central bank cuts key interest rate to 2.75pc (Business Times)
DBS: Commodities is top growth business (Business Times)
RBS exits UK asset protection scheme(The Star Online)
Spain debt costs seen easing on Moody's, aid request hopes(The Star Online)
Moody’s leaves Spain sovereign rating at investment grade(The Star Online)
Greece faces anti-austerity shutdown as EU meets(The Star Online)
Zurich may cut corporate tax rate(The Star Online)
EU summit mulls eurozone redesign(The Star Online)
EU summit to tackle banking union; Spain on watch(The Malaysian Insider)
BoA posts slim profit despite settlement, charges(The Star Online)
Fastfact 17 October 2012
Bank of Thailand, in surprise, cut rates to lift demand(The Malaysian Insider) Soros: Euro crisis destroying EU(The Star Online)
Fearing leaks, Japan's Softbank sprinted to close U.S. deal (Reuters)
UK September inflation slows(The Star Online)
IMF urges aid for Italy, Spain but Rome baulking (Reuters)
BofA posts slim profit despite settlement, charges (Reuters)
Fastfact 16 October 2012
Bangkok - Global debt crisis dominates Asia-Europe talks
(Business Times) Bangkok - Asia-Europe finance talks focus on the impact of eurozone fallout(The Star Online)
SoftBank in record foreign purchase by Japanese firm (Business Times)
Japan's Softbank snaps up Sprint in US$20bil deal(The Star Online)
Britain seeks way to block ECB from overruling Bank of England(The Star Online)
Most UK bankers expect a bonus for 2012(The Malaysian Insider)
‘Spanish aid package would impact Italy’(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone mulls new ways to cut Greek debt mountain(The Malaysian Insider)
Citigroup profit drops as it writes down brokerage unit(The Malaysian Insider)
Citi beats earnings expectations (Business Times)
NY Fed sends thousands of Libor documents to Congress(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF sees tougher 2013 but faster growth in Asia (Business Times)
Bisnes Dunia: Defisit AS cecah AS$1 trilion(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 15 October 2012
Controlling inflation top priority for China
(Business Times) South Africa labour turmoil hitting growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Portugal faces suffocating 2013 budget(The Malaysian Insider)
RBS under pressure after collapse of branch sale(The Malaysian Insider)
US - Bernanke defends stimulus measures (Business Times)
Fastfact 14 October 2012
Singapore avoids recession
(Business Times) DBS sells Philippine bank stake for US$616mil(The Star Online)
Singapore escapes recession(The Star Online)
China urban population level will probably reach 70% by 2035(The Star Online)
China central bank wary of QE3 inflation risk(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of China executive warns of shadow banking risks(The Malaysian Insider)
China banks said resisting govt pressure to trim rates (Business Times)
Bernanke defends Fed stimulus as China, Brazil raise concerns(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan government cuts economic view for 3 months in row(The Malaysian Insider)
Merkel: Greece makes progress, but should get more chances(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone mulls new ways to cut Greek debt mountain(The Malaysian Insider)
Bond traders — exhausted new stars of financial markets(The Malaysian Insider)
Softbank eyes mega takeover of Sprint Nextel (Business Times)
German Finance Minister says Greece will not default(The Malaysian Insider)
Next six months critical to quell crisis, says IMF’s Shafik(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF: Don't burden the next generation(Business Times)
Finance leaders back EU, US to-do list to shield growth(The Malaysian Insider)
US budget deficit tops US$1 trillion for fourth straight year(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 October 2012
DBS selling over half of stake in BPI to Ayala
(Business Times) DBS selling over half of stake in Philippine bank(The Star Online)
S.Korea cuts rate, lowers growth forecast (Business Times)
S. Korea central bank trims interest rates(The Star Online)
Japan’s Softbank eyes Sprint buy(The Star Online)
IMF, World Bank urge China, Japan to overcome differences(The Malaysian Insider)
Europe uneasy in IMF spotlight as Tokyo meetings start(The Malaysian Insider)
Keep your guard up, IMF warns emerging markets(Business Times)
IMF calls for action as Euro crisis festers(The Star Online)
IMF willing to give Greece, Spain more time to trim deficits (Business Times)
Fastfact 11 October 2012
Singapore moves closer to getting yuan-clearing bank(The Malaysian Insider) Singapore to slow currency rise as economy shrinks(The Malaysian Insider)
Moody’s Asian liquidity stress index up again in September(The Star Online)
South African central banker sounds warning on economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Global financial confidence ‘very fragile’, euro crisis key threat, says IMF(The Malaysian Insider)
S&P: Eurozone woes still main threat to Asia-Pacific(The Star Online)
S&P sees divergent trends in Asia-Pacific banking(The Star Online)
Euro, Aussie fall as worries over Spain, growth dent risk appetite(The Malaysian Insider)
S&P cuts Spain credit rating to BBB-minus, near junk(The Malaysian Insider)
UK regulator eases bank rules (Business Times)
Italy bond sale set to be show of nerves(The Malaysian Insider)
Brazil cuts rate for tenth straight time to bolster recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 10 October 2012
Time for Asian banks to build good name, strong talent pool(The Star Online) Singapore may dodge a technical recession on revised Q2 numbers(The Star Online)
Thailand sees 80b baht losses from rice scheme (Business Times)
Rogue blogs signal tension as Vietnam tries to fix economic woes(The Malaysian Insider)
China money down slightly (The Star Online)
IMF cuts Asian forecast(The Star Online)
IMF warns global economic slowdown deepens, prods US, Europe(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays buys ING's savings, loans business in the UK (Business Times)
Germany secures breakthrough on EU transactions tax(The Star Online)
Eleven euro states back financial transaction tax(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain to miss deficit targets in 2012, 2013(The Star Online)
Moody’s downgrades Cyprus(The Star Online)
UBS trader masked risk exposure of US$12b, court told(The Malaysian Insider)
Put us in charge quickly, says Draghi (Business Times)
McKinsey gloomy on world banking(The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 October 2012
As growth falters, analysts ask has Asia lost its mojo?(The Sun Daily) China banks pull out of IMF Tokyo meet amid island dispute(The Malaysian Insider)
Questions remain over eurozone's 'bazooka' (Business Times)
Tougher bank rules set for patchy global start(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS trader discussed ‘slush account’ with Adoboli(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece confounds euro zone, Spain not seen seeking bailout(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro zone, IMF mull 2-year extension for Greek bailout: Greek finance minister(The Star Online)
World Bank cuts 2012 East Asia, Pacific region expansion to 7.2%(The Star Online)
Fastfact 08 October 2012
Semblance of stability as world financial leaders meet(The Star Online) CIMB Thai surges on Bank of Ayudhya buy report(The Star Online)
HSBC China services PMI recovers to 54.3 after one-year low(The Star Online)
World Bank cuts East Asia GDP outlook, flags China risks(The Star Online)
Indonesia govt urged to set up investment fund(Business Times)
Air pollution a financial strain for Jakarta(Business Times)
ANZ: Aussie banks face relentless cost increases (Business Times)
Iran currency mart remains paralysed(Business Times)
Big-name profit warnings may mean a pullback(The Star Online)
Conservatives say to slash welfare in next austerity phase(The Star Online)
Fastfact 07 October 2012
South Korea won’t weaken won to spur exports, say officials(The Malaysian Insider) World Bank chief signals changes(The Star Online)
Danger of currency wars with more quantitative easing by central banks(The Star Online)
ECB primed to buy bonds when ready(The Star Online)
British PM Cameron warns: brace for more budget cuts(The Malaysian Insider)
France, Italy want single EU bank regulator by January(The Malaysian Insider)
UK Conservatives warn of more austerity, hard recovery(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays shakes up investment bank in tough market(The Star Online)
Single euro-zone budget gains momentum ahead of summit (Reuters)
Greek austerity talks to continue, progress seen(The Malaysian Insider)
Nordea Bank: Shipping mart bottoming out (Business Times)
Fastfact 05 October 2012
StanChart gets brief respite(The Star Online) StanChart board moves offer brief respite from Temasek pressure(The Malaysian Insider)
India’s PM forges ahead with reforms(The Star Online)
Rupee at 51/2-month high (Business Times)
Accused UBS fraudster was trading floor ‘star’, says colleague(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England on hold for now, more stimulus on the cards(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays shakes up investment bank in tough market(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB primed to buy bonds when ready(The Star Online)
ECB holds interest rates (Business Times)
ECB holds rates, Draghi eyed on Spain(The Malaysian Insider)
EU banking watchdog sticks to capital target(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 October 2012
Asian Development Bank revises up GDP forecast for M'sia, but cuts Asia's growth(Update)(The Star Online) ADB raises Malaysia's growth forecast to 4.6pc (Business Times)
ADB cuts Asia's growth and inflation forecasts (Business Times)
Pertumbuhan ekonomi Asia dijangka menurun(Utusan Malaysia)
Aussie trade deficit widens(The Star Online)
EU index slides in Sept(The Star Online)
Uneasy role for IMF in euro zone crisis(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 03 October 2012
GDP growth to cool in second half 2012, says ADB(The Malaysian Insider) Fubon aims to close RM2b China bank deal this year(The Malaysian Insider)
WSJ: China banks pull out IMF Tokyo meet amid island row(The Malaysian Insider)
Australia cuts interest rates to 3.25%(The Star Online)
Australia cuts key interest rate to 3.25pc (Business Times)
FSA rules to clamp down on reverse takeovers (Business Times)
Spain’s tax take tumbles as companies go abroad(The Malaysian Insider)
'Banks need culture change to regain trust' (Business Times)
EU bank watchdog set to stick to capital target(The Star Online)
EU advisers say high-risk, retail banking should be separated(The Star Online)
Fastfact 02 October 2012
Indonesia's Aug exports fall 24% year on year(The Star Online) Indonesian trade picture signals slowing economy(Business Times)
Indonesia trade picture signals worsening economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Thai inflation rises but interest rates seen steady(The Star Online)
India’s manufacturing PMI steady(The Star Online)
Japan - They're more pessimistic(Business Times)
S. Korea exports fall again on weak global demand(The Star Online)
Basel panel: EU banksnot applyingcapital rules properly(Business Times)
Spanish bank plans US$3.2b capital boost(Business Times)
Spain ready for bailout, Germany signals ‘wait’(The Malaysian Insider)
Cigar-toting Rajoy jars with Spanish austerity(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England to hold fire as economy shows signs of life(The Malaysian Insider)
Chicago Fed warned on high-frequency trading, SEC slow to respond(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 01 October 2012
ECB’s ‘nuclear option’ better as deterrent than weapon(The Malaysian Insider) HSBC: China manufacturing shrinks for 11th month (Business Times)
HSBC PMI slide raises China Q3 growth risk(The Star Online)
Spain bailout looms as debt outlook darkens (Business Times)
Spanish bailout looms(The Star Online)
British Labour leader vows to break up banks (Business Times)
Nordea Bank: Shipping mart bottoming out (Business Times)
Europe focused on union rather than breaking up banks(The Star Online)
BoA to pay US$2.4bil to settle claims(The Star Online)
Global Economy - A new quarter’s dark clouds and silver linings(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 30 September 2012
Investment banking fees down 3.8% in Q3(The Star Online) Investment banking fee income falls to lowest level since 2009(The Malaysian Insider)
Moody’s cuts Vietnam rating on banking stress(The Star Online)
Japanese banks stake US$6b on electronics bailouts(The Malaysian Insider)
UK's Labour to impose "real" bank split if elected: Miliband (Reuters)
Should Germany exit eurozone?(The Star Online)
France targets deficit cut with tax-hiking budget(The Star Online)
Spain debt rises on aid to banks, regions, finance cost (Reuters)
Spain debt rises on aid to banks, regions, finance cost(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain sees 2012 deficit target jump if bank aid included(The Malaysian Insider)
BofA settles shareholder lawsuit, to pay US$2.43b(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 28 September 2012
Aussies richer as statistician 'finds' A$325b
(Business Times) Australians suddenly richer as statistician ‘finds’ RM1.04 trillion(The Malaysian Insider)
France’s Hollande stakes credibility on 2013 budget(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England urges banks to raise capital from markets(The Malaysian Insider)
Britain’s economy shrinks less than thought(The Malaysian Insider)
UBS ‘rogue trader’ did not act alone, lawyer says(The Malaysian Insider)
Regulator: 'Other banks' will pay for British Libor scandal(The Malay Mail)
Euro zone economic outlook darkens with fall in confidence(The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone business confidence slips further (Business Times)
US probe of HSBC tangled up in bureaucracy, infighting(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 27 September 2012
General Electric trims stake in Bank of Ayudhya
(Business Times) Asian shares capped by Spain, Greece debt jitters(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain says economy shrinking significantly (Business Times)
IMF, EU clash over Greece bailout prospects(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF: Global financial reform stuck in growth slump (Business Times)
Fastfact 26 September 2012
UK faces balancing act with Libor reform proposals(The Malaysian Insider) IMF: Malaysia, India Avoided Worse Crisis Due To Less Exposure To INT'L Banking System(Bernama)
Thailand’s August exports miss forecast as Europe crisis bites(The Malaysian Insider)
Super-rich in Asia to reach US$2.67m by 2015, says bank survey(The Malaysian Insider)
Australians’ unusual habit with home mortgages(The Star Online)
S. Korea moves to maintain financial stability(Business Times)
Spain to activate regional rescue fund this week(Business Times)
Bank supervisor can avoid systemic risks in EU(The Star Online)
G-20: More action needed for world recovery(The Star Online)
IMF says banks skirt rules, financial system unwell(The Malaysian Insider)
Eropah, AS perlu segera tangani krisis ekonomi - IMF(Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 25 September 2012
Germany heading for recession as business confidence slumps(The Star Online) German recession warning(Business Times)
German business climate falls despite ECB bond plan(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF chief sees shaky confidence denting global growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 24 September 2012
Britons’ inflation fears rise again(The Malaysian Insider) UK pledges £1 billion for state-backed business bank(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB official: There's no need for rate cut(Business Times)
Euro zone to boost bailout fund firepower to €2 trillion(The Malaysian Insider)
Full bailout for Spain?(The Star Online)
Most Greeks feel new austerity measures are unfair(The Star Online)
Argentina to work with IMF(The Star Online)
Fastfact 23 September 2012
WTO cuts this year’s global trade growth forecast(The Star Online) Japan to seek debt relief for Myanmar at IMF meeting(The Star Online)
Builders set sights on Asia as West is being hit by financial crisis(The Star Online)
British August budget deficit swells to record(The Star Online)
Adoboli trial told of spiralling losses by UBS trader(The Malaysian Insider)
German ex-finance minister wants lender-financed bank bailout fund(The Malaysian Insider)
Treasury Pulse(The Star Online)
Resilient second half?(The Star Online)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch loss linked to options error: WSJ(Reuters)
Standard Chartered inks US$340m deal with NY regulator(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 21 September 2012
Palestinians face $400 million budget gap(The Malay Mail) PMI: Eurozone business activity gloomiest in three years(The Malaysian Insider)
Barnier seeks compromise with Germany on banks(The Malaysian Insider)
Tensions simmer as Greece, lenders battle over austerity(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks need RM1.5 trillion to hit new capital rules(The Malaysian Insider)
WSJ: Bank of America cutting 16,000 jobs(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 20 September 2012
Deutsche Bank sells BHF to Kleinwort Benson for cash(The Malaysian Insider) Central bankers have duty to speak out: Bundesbank chief(The Sun Daily)
Disgraced Vietnam bank tycoon hit with new charges(The Sun Daily)
Philippine mining freeze costs millions(The Star Online)
Protracted Myanmar investment law faces further delay(The Star Online)
Japanese central bank easing tops US$1 trillion(Business Times)
How long can Spain hold out?(Business Times)
Fastfact 19 September 2012
Yen under pressure as BOJ meets; euro near 4-month highs(The Malaysian Insider) Potential as China streamlines banking system(The Star Online)
China sees capital outflows, RRR cut eyed(The Star Online)
IIF official: Greece needs more time to pay(The Star Online)
Germany investor sentiment brightens (Business Times)
Spain raises ?4.5b in debt auction (Business Times)
US current account gap narrows (Business Times)
Fastfact 18 September 2012
Singapore - GE reviewing stake in Bank of Ayudhya
(Business Times) GE hires Morgan Stanley to review US$2.2b Thai bank stake(The Malaysian Insider)
Reserve Bank Governor To Face Parliament Committee(Bernama)
Fitch: Growing caution for Asia-Pacific banks as GDP growth slows(The Sun Daily)
Shrinking savings glut brings new risks (Business Times)
Indian central bank injects cash into system (Business Times)
India leaves rates unchanged, cuts cash reserve ratio(The Star Online)
China pledges more financial reforms (Business Times)
World’s first offshore yuan futures market makes quiet debut(The Malaysian Insider)
European squabbling on debt crisis tests rebound (Business Times)
Coene says rate cuts and LTROs both options for ECB(The Star Online)
IMF challenged by lending to euro zone countries(The Star Online)
UBS: Swiss banks to suffer big withdrawals over tax(The Star Online)
Court told of UBS "rogue trader" spread-betting losses(The Star Online)
Russia unveils US$5b Sberbank share auction (Business Times)
Fastfact 17 September 2012
India central bank leaves interest rates unchanged, cuts CRR(The Star Online) China says EU crisis dims outlook for bilateral trade(The Star Online)
Greek PM: Exit from eurozone ‘not an option’(The Star Online)
Swiss banks to suffer big withdrawals over tax: UBS(The Malaysian Insider)
Vanishing secrecy has Swiss banks seeking new model(The Star Online)
Storm clouds gather over Gazprom(The Star Online)
No appetite for food commodities trading (Business Times)
Germany says further steps needed before banks tap ESM(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany leads criticism of EU bank oversight plans (Business Times)
Citibank disputes it hid Dewey’s financial woes(The Star Online)
Citi's Southeast Asia financial institutions head resigns(The Star Online)
Fastfact 15 September 2012
Japan may stall for rest of 2012(The Star Online) Poll: Japan’s economy likely to stall for rest of 2012(The Malaysian Insider)
S&P ratings upgrade for South Korea(The Star Online)
Prospects of eBanking in China(The Star Online)
Fed plan lifts Asian markets(The Star Online)
HK says risk of property bubble higher after US stimulus(The Star Online)
HK restricts home loans(Business Times)
Chinese lender wants to expand overseas presence(Business Times)
Pressed on bailout, Spain pledges reform timetable(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany seeks to calm fears over euro rescue fund(The Star Online)
Time yes but no extra cash, EU tells Greece (Business Times)
Decisions on Greece aid plan ‘in second half of October’(The Malaysian Insider)
RBS to press ahead with Direct Line flotation(The Star Online)
Banks to get some relief on liquidity rule(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 14 September 2012
BIMB still keen on Indonesia(The Sun Daily) Bank Islam targets 30% loan growth(The Star Online)
Gatehouse for KL finance forum(The Star Online)
Bank Islam plans RM1b sukuk to build war chest (Business Times)
Fastfact 13 September 2012
Bank Islam Aims For 30 Per Cent Loan Growth This Year(Bernama) Bank Islam sasar pertumbuhan pinjaman 30 peratus tahun ini(Sinar Online)
Fastfact 12 September 2012
Europe's crisis not over, faith in euro needed, says IMF(The Sun Daily) China on track to meet 2012 growth target: Premier Wen(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 11 September 2012
Deutsche Bank to detail job cuts, strategy(The Malaysian Insider) Spanish yields hit 5-month low in ECB afterglow(The Malaysian Insider)
China’s yuan posts strongest close against dollar since May(The Malaysian Insider)
S. Korea unveils US$5.2bil stimulus package to nurse economy(The Star Online)
S. Korea unveils 5.9 tril won stimulus(Business Times)
Japan cuts second quarter economic growth figures(Business Times)
China's imports shrink in sign downturn worsening(Business Times)
WASHINGTON - Consumer credit falls unexpectedly in July(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 10 September 2012
South Korea sets $5.2bil stimulus package as economy falters(The Star Online) Euro zone enters dangerous week buoyed by ECB(The Malaysian Insider)
Former UBS trader faces trial over US$2.3 billion losses(The Malaysian Insider)
For India's new finance minister, there is no time to waste(The Star Online)
China's economic dilemma: data shows woes lie beyond its borders(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank to detail job cuts, strategy(The Star Online)
Royal Bank of Scotland to offer cheap loans to UK manufacturers(The Star Online)
Coeure says some countries already have strong austerity measures(The Star Online)
Merkel wants Greece in the eurozone(The Star Online)
Spain is heading towards full-blown bailout, willing or not(The Star Online)
Soros: Germany should back growth or leave euro(The Star Online)
Seoul set to inject US$2b (Business Times)
Italy's Monti warns EU debt crisis eroding common values(The Star Online)
FT: EU banks face ring-fence on trading assets(The Star Online)
Investors shrug off Moody's downgrade of EU outlook (Business Times)
Fastfact 09 September 2012
EU pushes more moves to stem debt crisis(The Malaysian Insider) IMF interested in role in ECB bond plan — Lagarde(The Malaysian Insider)
Asmussen: Hard reforms a condition for ECB bond buys(The Star Online)
It’s a struggle to restore global economy(The Star Online)
Fed, ECB clear the way to act(The Star Online)
ECB’s bond-buying welcomed but it’s temporary assuage to help stabilise the crisis-hit economy(The Star Online)
China re-launches ABS program for first time since crisis(The Star Online)
Fastest UK production since 1987 signals recession end(The Star Online)
Bank of England's Dale warns about risks of loose policy (Reuters)
EU pushes more moves to stem debt crisis (Reuters)
US regulator sues UBS over sale of securities(The Star Online)
UK's RBS faces Libor fine of up to $480 million: FT (Reuters)
Fastfact 07 September 2012
Euro zone seen back in recession, Asia resilient(The Malaysian Insider) Japan Finance Minister: Government could run out of money by end-November(The Malaysian Insider)
ECB unveils new bond-buying plan(The Star Online)
Zurich looking into leak of bank data(The Star Online)
S. Korean growth revised down(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 September 2012
IMF gives Ireland green light on next funding round(The Malaysian Insider) Indian Banks Need US$90 Billion Additional Capital To Meet Basel III(Bernama)
ANZ Bank Customers Win Right To Challenge Fees(Bernama)
No easing, just teasing, from India’s central bank chief(The Malaysian Insider)
London - Watchdog to take aim at bank sales rewards(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank Indonesia sees 2013 growth at 6.6pc, inflation at 4.8pc(The Malaysian Insider)
Kaushik Basu appointed World Bank chief economist(The Malaysian Insider)
Libor probe claims Barclays executive and a trader(The Malay Mail)
Credit Suisse denies Swiss banks helping Germans dodge tax pact(The Malaysian Insider)
European shares edge up on central bank hopes(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 03 September 2012
Australia retail sales suffer setback in July(The Star Online) Japan capex up; Q2 GDP seen revised down(The Star Online)
S.Korea Aug inflation at fresh 12-year low, more rate cut seen(The Star Online)
Central banks debate limits of power(The Star Online)
FT: Credit Suisse relocating some S'pore jobs (The Star Online)
China’s steel traders expose banks’ bad debts(The Malaysian Insider)
Slovenia plans US$1.5b 10-year bond in October or November(The Malaysian Insider)
Central banks debate limit to power(Business Times)
High noon at the ECB(Business Times)
OECD chief calls for 'credible signal'(Business Times)
Fastfact 02 September 2012
Bank of England watchers start post-Posen vigil(The Malaysian Insider) Central banks debate limits of power at Jackson Hole(The Malaysian Insider)
IMF, Bank Dunia selesai krisis ekonomi Eropah(Utusan Malaysia)
Eurozone inflation jumps 2.6% in August(The Star Online)
Indonesia’s trade deficit seen widening to record level(The Star Online)
India GDP languishes at near 3-year low(The Star Online)
Divided views on China outlook(The Star Online)
Calm may come to an abrupt halt (Business Times)
Thailand export target 'may be out of reach' (Business Times)
Thai economic, export growth forecasts ‘on the high side’(The Star Online)
Single supervisor for all eurozone banks by 2014 (Business Times)
Divided views on China outlook(The Star Online)
India's growth slightly better than expected(Business Times)
Surprise drop in Japan July output(The Star Online)
Japan plans to suspend state spending as money runs out(The Star Online)
Japanese public pension fund suffers US$26b blow (Business Times)
Nomura to cut additional US$1b in costs (Business Times)
China signs yuan clearing deal with Taiwan(Business Times)
Spain may weigh Bankia recapitalisation (Business Times)
Spain capital outflows soar 40% in June(The Star Online)
Swift British action needed(The Star Online)
Europe’s influence in IMF too much, says RBNZ chief(Business Times)
Fastfact 31 August 2012
Japan Aug manufacturing PMI at lowest level in 16 months(The Star Online) Japan July industrial output falls, warning signs grow(The Star Online)
Japan to meet fiscal 2015 deficit targets, longer-term goals in doubt(The Star Online)
Top central banks should consider more stimulus: BOE's Posen(The Star Online)
ADB worries about rice supply crunch like one that led to 2008 food crisis(The Star Online)
Tiny Singapore risks economic gloom without big baby boom(The Star Online)
China’s 2011 outbound investment growth slows(The Star Online)
German joblessness up as euro crisis bites(The Star Online)
Euro zone inflation jumps, weighs on rate cut bets(The Star Online)
Citigroup settles lawsuit, says US$590mil payout covered by existing reserves(The Star Online)
Fastfact 30 August 2012
France extends euro zone olive branch to Berlin(The Malaysian Insider) Philippine economy seen cooling but Southeast Asia resilient for now(The Malaysian Insider)
What slowdown? For some firms, India’s economy still humming(The Malaysian Insider)
China’s 2011 outbound investment growth slows to 8.5pc(The Malaysian Insider)
ICBC Q2 profit up 11pc, but growth pace slows(The Malaysian Insider)
Proposal for ECB to supervise all eurozone banks(The Star Online)
Britain’s rich told to help out(The Star Online)
Thai exports down, imports up(The Star Online)
Japan ready for ‘decisive’ yen action(The Star Online)
Writedowns hit oldest bank(The Star Online)
Rupiah nears 3-year low after change in rules (Business Times)
Fastfact 29 August 2012
Eurozone loans pick up in July(The Star Online) Euro up on ECB hopes; hurricane jitters lift oil(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece plans economic zones(The Star Online)
Spain falls deeper into recession 2015(Business Times)
Fastfact 28 August 2012
Japan cuts economy assessment as global slowdown bites(The Malaysian Insider) Singapore economy slowed by weaker global demand, says IMF(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro steadier, Aussie struggles near two-month lows(The Malaysian Insider)
German business optimism down more than forecast (Business Times)
Fastfact 27 August 2012
Economic gloom pressures shares, central banks eyed(The Star Online) Jakarta - Economy at risk of overheating, says Credit Suisse(Business Times)
Nomura to cut equities, investment banking in strategic reset(The Star Online)
Hollande: Greece must show commitment to reforms and stay in the eurozone(The Star Online)
Portugal risks seeking breathing space as budget may miss target(The Star Online)
Merkel tries to calm storms over Greece, ECB policy(The Star Online)
US Fed may struggle to deliver expected growth boost(The Star Online)
Fastfact 26 August 2012
ABN Amro Q2 profit drops, sees more impairments(The Star Online) Singapore says banks warned against European tax evaders(The Sun Daily)
Report: Bank HSBC probed for money laundering(The Malay Mail)
Analysts: IMF loan, reforms both vital for Egypt(The Malay Mail)
Rise of Asian corporates(The Malay Mail)
Look out for Myanmar(The Sun Daily)
Vietnamese pull cash from scandal-hit bank(The Sun Daily)
Vietnam central bank sees problems contained at scandal-hit bank(The Malaysian Insider)
Vietnam bank tries to calm depositors as scandal widens(The Malaysian Insider)
Europe’s big bang for bank rules set to sputter(The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ Shirakawa warns of China slowdown, yen rise pain(The Malaysian Insider)
Australia frets over economy as resource boom fades(The Malaysian Insider)
Bundesbank chief says ECB bond buying "like a drug" (Reuters)
Julius Baer CEO confirms new client data theft (Reuters)
UniCredit unit HVB probed over Iran sanctions (Reuters)
Culture clean-up follows bankers to the bar(The Malaysian Insider)
Hollande: Greece must stay in euro but show 'credibility'(The Sun Daily)
German group studying possible impact of Greek exit(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 August 2012
Abu Dhabi bank eyes Malaysian and Arab businesses
(Business Times) China manufacturing shrinks(Business Times)
Fastfact 23 August 2012
Maybank Singapore Launches iPhone Application For Customers To Bank On The Go(Bernama) Mesir pohon pinjaman AS$4.8b daripada IMF(Utusan Malaysia)
India bank workers' strike hits operations (Business Times)
Japan's July exports slump(Business Times)
China Q2 bank earnings to signal end of easy profits(The Star Online)
RBS probed over possible Iran sanctions violations(The Star Online)
German cabinet pushes ahead with Basel III bank rules(The Star Online)
British banks face scandal over toxic insurance products(The Malaysian Insider)
BHP Billiton delays US$20b Olympic Dam project as profit slides(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 22 August 2012
Vietnam bank mogul's arrest spooks investors(Business Times) China entering danger zone, says Japanese central banker (Business Times)
Surprise deficit puts Britain's austerity off track (Business Times)
Spain borrowing costs dip but crunch coming (Business Times)
Fastfact 21 August 2012
Vietnam arrests high-flying banking mogul(The Sun Daily) Mycron banks on Afta to go regional(The Sun Daily)
Yuan faces downward pressure (Business Times)
Taiwan’s export orders slump in July (Business Times)
Middle-income Myanmar by 2030, says ADB (Business Times)
Lessons learned after failed defence of rupiah (Business Times)
Thai economic growth stronger than expected (Business Times)
Financial power swings Asia's way (Business Times)
Germany calls ECB bond plan ‘problematic’ (Business Times)
Fastfact 17 August 2012
Japan eyes end to decades long deflation(The Malaysian Insider) RM72 juta milik Marcos dirampas jadi hak bank Filipina(Harian Metro)
Indonesia’s new forex law(The Star Online)
China FDI down 3.6% in first 7 months(The Star Online)
Eurozone inflation stable for 3 months(The Star Online)
Surprise rise in UK retail sales adds to recovery hopes(The Star Online)
StanChart eyes joint deal(The Star Online)
Fastfact 16 August 2012
China growth target at risk(The Star Online) ‘Greece to seek austerity plan extension’ (Business Times)
StanChart settles NYcharges, fined US$340m (Business Times)
ANZ may sell stakes in Asia banks (Business Times)
Unlikely for ANZ to pare down AMMB stake(The Star Online)
ANZ may sell Asia bank stakes due to stringent capital rules(The Malaysian Insider)
JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche subpoenaed over Libor(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 15 August 2012
Commonwealth Bank Catat Untung Tertinggi Tahun Penuh A$7.09 Bilion(Bernama) Aussie court hears lawsuit over bank fees(The Star Online)
India July wholesale inflation at3-year low(Business Times)
StanChart expects to keep NY licence(Business Times)
Standard Chartered reaches US$340 million settlement over Iran(The Malaysian Insider)
Deloitte CEO defends firm’s work at StanChart(The Star Online)
Europe edging closer to recession(Business Times)
Bankers urged to embrace ethics like Olympic athletes to avoid criticisms(The Star Online)
Eurozone shrinks, Germany grows(The Star Online)
Germany still grows in second quarter, France flatlines(The Malaysian Insider)
Insight: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac clamping down on banks(The Star Online)
JPMorgan's "whale" problem lures hedge-fund sharks(The Star Online)
Fastfact 14 August 2012
Three ex-Chase bank workers admit US$4.8mil tax fraud(The Star Online) Euro zone output expected to shrink in second-quarter(The Star Online)
US Fed: Support saved 21 money funds from "breaking the buck"(The Star Online)
StandChart in talks to settle Iran laundering probe(The Malaysian Insider)
StanChart looks to settle(The Star Online)
Japan Q2 growth slows, ups chance of new stimulus(The Star Online)
Japan growth slows asconsumer spending dips(Business Times)
Greece GDP shrinks 6.2pc in 2nd quarter(Business Times)
Italy raises eight billion euros, rates slightly higher(The Star Online)
Alaska could be the next Libor litigation frontier(The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 August 2012
StandChart weighs settling Iran laundering probe(The Malaysian Insider) Growth doubts dull European shares(The Star Online)
China consumers counter economy gloom with travel boom(The Malaysian Insider)
China’s rebalancing of economy a long way off(The Sun Daily)
Indonesia eases foreign exchange hedging rules (Business Times)
India PM sees better growth amid downgrades(The Star Online)
Qatar deposits US$2bil to support Egyptian economy(The Star Online)
German-Swiss tax fraud row grows(Business Times)
Bundesbank poised to launch Tokyo trading hub(The Star Online)
Apologetic Swiss banks sweat it out as US, Europe mull redress(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England’s King says banks can learn from Games(The Malaysian Insider)
Experts: Olympics haven’t delivered significant financial rewards(The Star Online)
StanChart agrees to hire outside monitor (Business Times)
London - Dog days of August spell calm but no relief(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 August 2012
Qatar pledges $2bn for Egypt's central bank (Aljazeera) Vietnam allows banks higher lending targets to spur growth(The Malaysian Insider)
Indonesia Q2 deficit swells to US$2.8bil(The Star Online)
S’pore Q2 contraction less than expected(The Star Online)
Can the euro graduate into a full bee?(The Star Online)
Hong Kong economy shrinks in Q2 (Business Times)
Australian central bank lifts forecast(Business Times)
Aussie central bank hikes growth forecast(The Star Online)
Standard Chartered helped build damning case against itself(Reuters)
Exclusive: Standard Chartered, regulators in settlement talks(Reuters)
Exclusive: Former Barclays trader "has cooperated" with Libor probe(Reuters)
Ex German Finance Minister favors joint euro zone debt(Reuters)
Judge OKs JPMorgan $100 million credit card settlement(Reuters)
Libor rate overhaul needed(The Star Online)
US banks told to take steps to prevent collapse(The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 August 2012
Singapore's Economy Shrinks 0.7 Per Cent In Second Quarter(Bernama) Bank-bank Di Asia Pasifik Bersaing Tawar Perbankan Mudah Alih(Bernama)
Indonesia holds key interest rate(Business Times)
Indonesia central bank holds rate, aims for stable rupiah(The Malaysian Insider)
India industrial output shrinks(Business Times)
BOJ warns of weakening exports, output; policy on hold(The Malaysian Insider)
BoJ warns of weakening exports and output(The Star Online)
BoJ delays loan due to Libor scandal(The Star Online)
South Korea plans spot checks on two banking groups soon(The Star Online)
South Korea plans spot checks on HSBC, StanChart (Business Times)
S. Korea plans spot checks on HSBC, StanChart(The Malaysian Insider)
Euro losing out to other currencies(Business Times)
Fastfact 09 August 2012
Aussie Reserve Bank Didakwa Tutup Rasuah(Bernama) Singapore PM narrows 2012 growth forecast to 1.5-2.5pc(The Malaysian Insider)
Philippine July inflation quickens(The Star Online)
More economists slash India growth forecasts(The Star Online)
China’s economic slowdown seen bottoming out(The Malaysian Insider)
Caterpillar exporting China-made goods(The Star Online)
Canada must target energy sector to meet emissions goal(The Star Online)
Japan H1 deficit hits record(The Star Online)
Standard Chartered investigation sparks scrutiny on offshoring ops(The Star Online)
Bank of France sees recession in Q3(The Star Online)
German imports and exports fall in June(The Star Online)
Monti takes off gloves in euro zone fight(The Malaysian Insider)
Moody's: Asset managers to benefit from European Bank deleveraging(The Edge Malaysia)
Offshoring: Banks grapple with oversight(Business Times)
Wedbush president suspended(Business Times)
Fastfact 08 August 2012
Veteran chairman of UOB bank Wee to step down(The Malaysian Insider) Gloomy Bank of England to pave way for more bond buys(The Malaysian Insider)
EU to present banking union plan on Sept 11(The Star Online)
Italy economy shrank 0.7% in Q2(The Star Online)
Standard Chartered rejects laundering claims (Aljazeera)
StanChart nafi sorok urus niaga RM769b (Berita Harian)
Fastfact 07 August 2012
StanChart shares tumble on Iranian dealings(The Malaysian Insider) Dutch banking watchdog probes Libor, Euribor deals(The Star Online)
No inflation pressure in NZ Q2 wage growth, jobs survey(The Star Online)
S.Korea July department, discount store sales fall again(The Star Online)
Japan extends dollar loan scheme to deal with strong yen(The Star Online)
Indonesian growth buoyant in Q2, thanks to domestic consumption, investment(The Star Online)
Indonesia Q2 GDP up 6.4pc(Business Times)
UK bank's actions under scrutiny in US(Aljazeera)
Minister: Finland faces recession risks(The Star Online)
Eurozone sentiment falls for fifth straight month(The Star Online)
Troika finds Cyprus economy worse than expected(The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 August 2012
Australia inflation gauge benign despite tax bump(The Star Online) Australia July job advertisements fall 0.8%(The Star Online)
JobStreet: Pengambilan pekerja dikurang menjelang akhir tahun(Sinar Online)
Palm edges down as ECB disappoints, heads of weekly loss(The Edge Malaysia)
Jakarta - Increased investments causing deficit(Business Times)
DBS committed to Danamon deal(Business Times)
Fired Barclays trader draws scrutiny in Libor probe(The Star Online)
German politicians concerned about bigger role for ESM(The Star Online)
ECB steps up to the plate(Business Times)
Report: ECB saves Greece from bankruptcy(The Star Online)
Fastfact 05 August 2012
Analysts: ECB ready to break ground in crisis fight(The Malay Mail) Fired Barclays trader draws scrutiny in Libor probe(The Malaysian Insider)
Greece eyes T-bills to cover funding squeeze, minister says(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain vows to save 102 billion euros over coming two years(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 04 August 2012
Thai central bank projects robust second half growth(Business Times) China, India service sectors counter downturn with steady growth(The Malaysian Insider)
China services sector stays healthy in July(Business Times)
Drought delivers fresh blow to reeling Indian economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Indian banks eye move to screen-based rates for Mibor(The Star Online)
Eurozone private sector activity contracts(The Star Online)
Failed bank Dexia posts 1.2bil euros first-half loss(The Star Online)
RBS quarterly losses narrow(The Star Online)
Confidence index in Spain at record low(Business Times)
Greek PM meets power brokers to boost economy(The Malaysian Insider)
US job gains in July highest in five months(Business Times)
Peratusan sektor pekerjaan AS meningkat, ekonomi kian pulih(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 03 August 2012
Nomura gets relatively light sanction in Japan insider case(The Malaysian Insider) DBS sees pressure on margins as Q2 profit beats forecasts(The Malaysian Insider)
OCBC cautiouson loan growth(Business Times)
S&P: Loan curbs may stunt corporate growth(Business Times)
Britain's economy to shrink in 2012(The Star Online)
BoE leaves policy on hold as economy worsens(The Malaysian Insider)
RBS braced for questions on Libor involvement(The Star Online)
IMF says not enough done to stop spread of euro zone crisis(The Star Online)
US housing market recovery key to boosting growth, says IMF(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America in talks with Fannie Mae on mortgage dispute(The Star Online)
Fed takes no new action(Business Times)
Bisnes Dunia: FED turun penarafan ekonomi Amerika(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 02 August 2012
BOJ policymaker warns of uncertainty over recovery amid Europe woes(The Malaysian Insider) S.Korea Central Bank says bought 16 tonnes of gold in July(The Star Online)
Indonesian exports slump(The Star Online)
Indonesian exports record biggest fall since 2009 (Business Times)
India Revises FDI Policy To Allow Investments From Pakistan(Bernama)
India setuju terima pelabur dari Pakistan.(Utusan Malaysia)
StanChart stands tall(The Star Online)
StanChart net profit jumps to US$2.8b in H1 (Business Times)
SocGen profit slumps on TCW, Rosbank charges(The Star Online)
More jobless in the EU(The Star Online)
ECB’s Draghi faces leadership test over euro pledge(The Malaysian Insider)
Lagarde says IMF stands by Greece, urges euro zone action(The Malaysian Insider)
Fed says U.S. economy weaker but leaves policy on hold(The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 01 August 2012
S&P: Regional expansion by Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysian banks fraught with risks(The Edge Malaysia) Asia Pacific banks to look abroad to boosts growth, says S&P(The Edge Malaysia)
Aussie home approvals in June surprisingly strong(The Star Online)
Drop in UBS Q2 net worse than expected (Business Times)
Indian central bank holds rates steady(The Star Online)
India maintains rate,cuts growth forecast(Business Times)
Eurozone jobless rate at record 11.2% in June(The Star Online)
Fastfact 31 July 2012
India keeps rates steady, inflation worry(The Star Online) Swiss National Bank reports H1 profit(The Star Online)
Death terms in Iran bank scandal (Aljazeera)
Tipu bank terbesar RM7.8 bilion, empat dihukum mati(Utusan Malaysia)
Surprise fall in Japan factory output(The Star Online)
Japan - Surprise drop(Business Times)
Bank of Korea warns of weakening property loan quality(The Star Online)
HSBC takes US$2b charge(Business Times)
HSBC sets aside US$2b for US investigation, mis-selling(The Malaysian Insider)
EU investigates ECB's Draghi following complaint(The Star Online)
Draghi under pressure to deliver on pledge to save euro(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 30 July 2012
S.Korea warns of weakening property loan quality(The Malaysian Insider) Taiwan, China step closer to yuan clearing system(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank Indonesia turns to Chinese bonds for diversity (Business Times)
China eases restrictions on foreign investors (Business Times)
Credit Suisse said scaling back Mideast research role (Business Times)
Credit Suisse scales back Mideast private banking research: sources(Reuters)
Insight: As scandal grew, Nomura chairman pushed for shake-up(Reuters)
HSBC faces U.S. compliance issues, Libor scrutiny(The Star Online)
HSBC faces US compliance issues, Libor scrutiny(The Malaysian Insider)
British bank RBS braced for Libor rigging fine(The Star Online)
At least three banks seen central to Libor rigging(Reuters)
Greek leaders agree most cuts, lenders stay on: source(Reuters)
Banks bristle at former Citigroup CEO’s breakup call(The Star Online)
Analisis Ekonomi: Pelabur bimbang Greece keluar EMU(Berita Harian)
Europe crisis heading for Sept crunch? (Business Times)
Italy business lobby sees urgent need for euro bank union(Reuters)
Wall Street Week Ahead: Rolling out red carpet for central bankers(Reuters)
Fastfact 28 July 2012
Tougher euro debt ratings stoke downward spiral, says study(The Malaysia Insider) Global stocks fly on central bank hopes, euro cuts gains(The Malaysia Insider)
S. Korea gets no bids for Woori stake (Business Times)
Spain’s unemployment rate nears 25pc(Business Times)
Geithner: New York Fed did not condone misreporting of Libor(The Star Online)
Barclays reveals new probe, more US Libor lawsuits(The Star Online)
Fastfact 27 July 2012
Barclays sorry for Libor as profits top $6.6b(The Star Online) Ex-UBS chief doubts criminal intent over Libor(The Star Online)
Britain’s Lloyds gets Libor subpoenas(The Star Online)
China raises HK Central Bank QFll quota by US$700m(The Edge Malaysia)
Bruised Barclays faces CEO, revival inquisition(The Malaysian Insider)
Cuba broadens economic reforms, plans new measures(The Malaysian Insider)
Draghi: We’ll do whatever it takes to preserve the euro (Business Times)
South Korean economic growth falls to 3-year low (Business Times)
Fastfact 26 July 2012
Citi sees 90pc chance of Greece euro exit(The Malaysian Insider) Banks’ credit clampdown seen tightening(The Star Online)
Moody’s cuts outlook on EU stability fund to negative(The Star Online)
UK economy worsens(The Star Online)
IMF: China will rebound in H2(The Star Online)
Singapore tells banks to review interbank rate setting(The Star Online)
British bank Lloyds gets Libor subpoenas(The Star Online)
Pelabur mula gementar ekonomi Asia(Utusan Malaysia)
S'pore central bank boosts capital by S$8b(Business Times)
Japan posts record deficit(Business Times)
Defisit Jepun RM111.9 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)
IMF softens language on China yuan value as issue recedes(The Malaysian Insider)
British recession deepens as economy shrinks 0.7% in Q2(The Star Online)
Britain sinks far deeper into recession than expected(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 25 July 2012
China's economy to rebound in second half: IMF(The Star Online) S&P sees BRIC banks under pressure in 12-24 months(The Star Online)
50bil euros could be too much for Spain to raise(The Star Online)
UK, east Europe most at risk from Euro Zone crisis - Survey(The Edge Malaysia)
Indonesia's FDI record shows country still attractive(The Edge Malaysia)
Toshiba to slash flash chip output(Business Times)
China factory activity picks up(Business Times)
Eurozone faces further pain(Business Times)
Report says Spain seeks partial bailoutt(Business Times)
Moody’s cuts Germany’s rating outlook (Business Times)
Moody’s changes outlooks for Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg(The Star Online)
Britain's economy seen stuck in recession in Q2 ahead of Olympics(The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 July 2012
Azumi: won't rule out any measures vs yen rises(The Star Online) Europe debt crisis biggest risk to Japan recovery(The Star Online)
Retirees in South Korea find it's no country for old men(The Star Online)
Spain tries to raise short-term funds(The Star Online)
Moody's changes Germany, Netherlands outlooks to negative(The Star Online)
Spain slump deepens as bailout fears grow(The Malaysian Insider)
Spain tries to raise short-term funds(The Star Online)
Spain staring into the abyss(Business Times)
Madrid and Milan ban short-selling (Business Times)
Spain worries unnerve market(Aljazeera)
Sovereigns buy China bonds but quiet on how much(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 20 July 2012
Foreign central banks scooped up U.S. Treasuries(The Star Online) IMF: Eurozone must take determined action to solve crisis(The Edge Malaysia)
New Asia hedge funds raise US$2bil in first half(The Star Online)
Asian nations must co-operate to allay integration risks, says ADB(The Malaysian Insider)
Economists slash growth outlook, cautiously optimistic of recovery by year-end(The Star Online)
Indonesia’s new bank ownership rules leave door open for DBS deal(The Malaysian Insider)
India economy to grow at slowest pace in 10 years(The Star Online)
Japan manufacturers’ mood improves(The Star Online)
Worst over for China economy, poll shows(The Star Online)
China big four banks' new loans double in early July(The Star Online)
4 banking giants in Libor probe(Business Times)
Eurogroup to approve Spanish banking sector bailout Friday(The Star Online)
BofA plans US$3b of new cost cuts, posts Q2 profit(The Malaysian Insider)
Don't give up on euro bonds forever: French finance minister(The Star Online)
UK may need more steps to unblock credit(The Star Online)
Morgan Stanley plans further staff cuts on weak outlook(The Star Online)
Factory, jobs data show economy mired in weakness(The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 July 2012
Central bankers to meet over Libor’s future(The Malaysian Insider) World Bank chief warns no region immune to Europe crisis (The Edge Malaysia)
No region immune to Europe crisis, World Bank chief warns(The Malaysian Insider)
Indonesia sets bank stake limits(The Star Online)
HSBC puts Viet insurance business up for sale (Business Times)
German state buys new data on suspected tax evasion(The Star Online)
Credit Suisse raises capital(The Star Online)
Credit Suisse boosts capital by RM28b to placate critics(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 18 July 2012
IMF tingkat amaran risiko ekonomi(Utusan Malaysia) ADB to include renminbi, Indian rupee in trade finance programme(The Edge Malaysia)
Sea change in Asian banking (Business Times)
What if banks boycott Libor?(Business Times)
Greece needs bridging loan, scrambles for more cuts(The Star Online)
Moody's downgrades three major Italian insurers(The Star Online)
New York - Roubini sticks to 2013 'perfect storm' prediction(The Star Online)
Mexico bank regulator defends role in HSBC scandal(The Star Online)
WASHINGTON - Bernanke offers gloomy view but few new hints on easing(The Star Online)
WASHINGTON - Senators doubtful as HSBC touts money-laundering fixes(The Star Online)
WASHINGTON - HSBC'S group compliance head plans to step down(The Star Online)
HSBC apologises for anti-money-laundering failures(The Malay Mail)
Bank of America, Syncora settle mortgage fraud lawsuit: sources(The Star Online)
Fastfact 17 July 2012
OCBC, unit get offer for their stake in Fraser and Neave(The Malaysian Insider) India inflation cools to 7.25pc in June(Business Times)
Sea change in Asian banking(Business Times)
IMF approves Portugal disbursement, urges strong policies(The Star Online)
IMF cuts global growth forecast as emerging economies slow(The Star Online)
Australia saw ‘no need’ for rate cut at July meeting(The Malaysian Insider)
Noyer says low ECB rates not easing bank funding costs(The Star Online)
Libor scandal riles Calpers chief investment officer(The Star Online)
Moody's cuts Italy banks, companies ratings(The Star Online)
Bank of England governor faces likely scrutiny over Barclays(The Star Online)
Spain debt costs to stay high in wake of austerity plan(The Star Online)
Fight against obesity is major investment trend(The Star Online)
Economists pessimistic on growth(Business Times)
Citigroup Q2 profit falls on losses from older assets(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 16 July 2012
Indonesia -- from borrower to lender(Business Times) We're not sweating on inflation, says Indonesian central bank(Business Times)
China policy chiefs swallow hard in growth boost bid(The Malaysian Insider)
Analysis: China policy chiefs swallow hard in growth boost bid(The Star Online)
UK parties agree on parliamentary investigators into banks(The Star Online)
Deutsche Bank to cooperate with Libor probe(Business Times)
EU working on ?100b package for Spanish banks(Business Times)
Spain Govt to cut US$69bil from public deficit in next 2½ years(The Star Online)
Two US states probing banks over Libor manipulation(The Malaysian Insider)
Banks behave badly redux: Is it killing confidence?(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 15 July 2012
Philippines Has Scope to Ease Monetary Policy, Tetangco Says(Bloomberg) Wen Warns China Economic Rebound Not Stable, Xinhua Says(Bloomberg)
China's Wen warns of economic hardship ahead(The Sun Daily)
U.A.E. Banks to Hold 10% Liabilities in Liquid Assets(Bloomberg)
Barclays Says ‘Truly Sorry’ for Letting Down Customers, Clients(Bloomberg)
Italy Aims to Cut Its Debt by 20% by 2018, Grilli Tells Corriere(Bloomberg)
Aiding Italy on Borrowing Costs Isn’t Justified, Weidmann Says(Bloomberg)
German, French Yields Fall to Records as Investors Seek Havens(Bloomberg)
Gilts Gain as Europe Debt Crisis Spurs Safety Demand(Bloomberg)
Spain reforms to raise €56.4 billion(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 14 July 2012
JPMorgan's 'London Whale' losses hit US$5.8b(The Malay Mail) Investors unfazed by poor Asian economic data(Business Times)
China’s economic growth slows amid global turmoil(The Star Online)
China GDP growth data soothes investor worries(Business Times)
AFG’s no stranger to M&A talk, the latest surrounds DBS next step(The Star Online)
Italy passes bond sale test after rating cut by Moody's(Business Times)
It cost JPMorgan US$4.4b(Business Times)
Geithner pressed British regulators in 2008 on Libor(The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 July 2012
Seoul lowers key rates(The Malay Mail) IMF sees Thai GDP growth at 5pc in 2012(The Malaysian Insider)
Russia central bank hints at future tightening(The Malaysian Insider)
UK unveils ‘funding for lending’ to boost credit(The Malaysian Insider)
Libor scandal may cost banks US$14b in settlements, say analysts(The Malaysian Insider)
JPMorgan losses soar to $4.4bn (Aljazeera)
China's economic growth slows (Aljazeera)
China Q2 GDP growth 7.6%, slowest in 3 years(The Star Online)
China fiscal spending soars amid investment push(The Malaysian Insider)
China data buoys stocks, euro under pressure(The Malaysian Insider)
PEMUDAH Remains Steadfast In Quest To Help Country's Businesses(Bernama)
ADB: Europe crisis hitting Asian growth(Business Times)
'Shadow" over education(The Edge Malaysia)
Asia more resilient, outlook solid, says IMF(The Star Online)
Bank Indonesia keeps rate amid rupiah volatility(Business Times)
Singapore Q2 GDP contraction bad omen for Asia(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of Japan holds off major policy moves(Business Times)
Shares guarded before China data; Moody's cuts Italy(The Star Online)
Moody’s downgrades Italy by two notches, warns might cut further(The Malaysian Insider)
Bank executives indicted in Virginia bank failure(The Star Online)
Fastfact 12 July 2012
S Korea cuts rates in shock move, more to come(The Edge Malaysia) BOJ keeps policy on hold, sticks to recovery view(The Star Online)
Aliran kiriman wang migran melonjak(Utusan Malaysia)
HSBC to apologise at US Senate money laundering hearing: Memo(The Malaysian Insider)
Australia pushes direct dollar-yuan conversion(Business Times)
Japan ramps up threat of forex action in long-term growth plan(The Star Online)
German inflation below target(The Star Online)
France, Germany raid Swiss banks, clients on tax(The Malaysian Insider)
Germany, France raid Swiss clients(The Star Online)
Investors fear rushed decision over Barclays top roles(The Star Online)
OECD chief: Pressures on Italian, Spanish bonds very dangerous(Business Times)
Spain premier says US$80bil move needed to avert financial collapse(The Star Online)
Analysis: Banks play cat-and-mouse with Beijing to comply with rules(The Star Online)
US May trade deficit narrows on exports, cheaper oil(The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 11 July 2012
EU calls Spanish austerity measures an 'important step'(The Star Online) China trade surplus up (The Star Online)
China's trade growth plunges in June (Business Times)
RBS, Commerzbank and Standard Bank abort Dubai Group’s US$10b deal (The Star Online)
Barclays' Diamond accused of misleading inquiry (The Star Online)
Eurozone offers Spain ?30b to help distressed banks (Business Times)
Iowa futures broker forged bank records for years - source (The Star Online)
New york - Rating companies' reputations diminishing? (Business Times)
Fastfact 10 July 2012
IMF chief says rise in protectionism 'alarming'(The Sun Daily) China June imports point to flagging domestic demand (The Malaysian Insider)
EU gives Spain more time on deficit, sets bank aid (The Malaysian Insider)
S’pore GDP likely slowed in Q2, possible contraction (The Star Online)
Philippines plans record infrastructure budget for 2013 (The Star Online)
BoJ confident of recovery Central bank expected to keep policy rate unchanged (The Star Online)
Biggest banks target Korean conglomerates (The Star Online)
China inflation fall provides room for stimulus (Business Times)
Qatar starts sukuk issue roadshow in KL (Business Times)
French growth flat as business morale dips (The Star Online)
Spain borrowing costs hit danger level (Business Times)
Spain to get longer to reach budget goal (The Star Online)
German exports, imports rebounded strongly in May (The Star Online)
Czech May output down 2.4% (The Star Online)
PFGBest customer bank account missing some US$220mil (The Star Online)
Barclays finance chief jumps ship to Apollo (The Star Online)
Companies’ performance likely to be affected by European debt crisis (The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 July 2012
Spanish borrowing rate rises above danger point(The Sun Daily) Greek government wins confidence vote, bigger battles loom(The Malaysian Insider)
Singapore GDP likely slowed in Q2, possible contraction(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan’s biggest banks target Korean conglomerates for growth(The Malaysian Insider)
China June inflation cools further to 2.2% (The Star Online)
Philippine central bank tightens liquidity rules (The Star Online)
Philippine president signs order on mining policy (Business Times)
Wen says China's economy faces pressure (Business Times)
China slowdown weighs on emerging market funds (The Malaysian Insider)
China’s PM calls for more aggressive moves to keep growth on track (The Star Online)
New South Africa banking rules? (The Star Online)
Italy raises 9.5 billion euros (The Star Online)
Greece seeks more time to meet terms (The Star Online)
Cable urges Barclays to limit payoff (The Star Online)
Barclays scandal sends shockwaves worldwide (Business Times)
Ministers seek to untangle measures to help euro (The Malaysian Insider)
Kebimbangan krisis Eropah meningkat (Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 08 July 2012
Greece says will carry out reforms, privatisations(The Star Online) Two BOJ board vacancies unlikely to be filled by next week's meeting (The Japan Times)
IMF director praises consumption tax hike (The Japan Times)
UK’s Cable urges Barclays to limit Diamond pay-off(The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays bank scandal sends shockwaves through global finance (The Malay Mail)
Fastfact 07 July 2012
Indonesia has enough reserves to defend rupiah, says IMF (Business Times) ‘Expect more interest rate cuts from China’ (Business Times)
India banks make comeback to Malaysia next week (Business Times)
Singapore to give full licence to 2 Chinese banks (The Star Online)
Japan's govt could runout of cash by October (Business Times)
Tokyo - Lagarde paints gloomy picture (The Star Online)
Tokyo - Lagarde sounds alert on slowing global economy (Business Times
Euro price pressures at 26-month low (The Star Online)
Bank of England (BoE) suntik RM245 bilion (Berita Harian)
Soccernomics: Opportunities in crisis (The Star Online)
US - Econ briefs (The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 July 2012
Singapore, China Enhance Banking Cooperation Under CSFTA (Bernama) HSBC Introduces Latest Home&Away Privilege Programme For Cardholders (Bernama)
IMF’s Lagarde voices concern over global economy(The Malaysian Insider)
Crude prices down in Asia on ECB, China rate cuts(The Star Online)
Japan's government could run out of cash by October(The Star Online)
Spanish yields jump as central banks disappoint(The Star Online)
Japan - BOJ ups regional assessments (The Japan Times)
China cuts interest rates (The Star Online)
WIEF Foundation Urged To Tie Up With Muslim Bodies In India (Bernama)
ECB cuts rates to stimulate economy (The Star Online)
ECB cuts rates to all-time lows (Business Times)
Euro steady ahead of European policy meeting (The Sun Daily)
Greek PM tackles EU-IMF auditors on bailout terms (The Star Online)
Hungary may miss 2013 deficit goal (The Star Online)
French banks cut interbank fees (The Star Online)
London - UK gets £50b stimulus (Business Times)
Moody's downgrades Barclay's debt rating outlook (The Edge Malaysia)
Barclays ex-chief tries to deflect blame in rate-fixing probe (The Japan Times)
Fastfact 05 July 2012
Global Fund Managers Bullish On Equities In Q3: HSBC Survey(Bernama) Singapore’s Temasek may shed light on bank holdings, Europe plans (The Malaysian Insider)
Japanese regulators planning stiffer penalties for insider trading (The Star Online)
India Needs Second Wave Of Reform (Bernama)
IMF urges US to remove ‘fiscal cliff’ uncertainty (The Star Online)
Former IMF-chief Rodrigo Rato faces court probe (The Malaysian Insider)
Surveys paint dark picture of European economies (Business Times)
No let up in gloom for Europe’s big economies (The Malaysian Insider)
Euro To Remain With Current Membership, Says Forum (Bernama)
Spain opens fraud case on ex-Bankia chief Rato (The Star Online)
Bank of England to restart printing presses as outlook dims (The Star Online)
London - Former head of Barclays Bank admits traders' behavior "reprehensible" (The Star Online)
UK services growth weakens to 8-month low (The Star Online)
Vatican receives money-laundering report (The Star Online)
France trims 2012 financing needs to 180 billion euros (The Star Online)
France slaps 7 billion euros in taxes on rich and big firms (The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 July 2012
S. Korea must tackle huge household debts: watchdog(The Malay Mail) IMF Chief says ECB rate cut not best policy (The Edge Malaysia)
Barclays Bank CEO quits over rate rigging (The Star Online)
Barclays’ Diamond faces grilling in parliament (The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of England seen restarting stimulus as economy falters (The Star Online)
BOE to restart stimulus as economy falters (Business Times)
European shares rise on further policy action hopes (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 03 July 2012
US firms blame Europe (The Star Online) US manufacturing shrinks in June (Business Times)
Running on lower gear (Business Times)
Chairman of Barclays Bank quits (Business Times)
Fastfact 02 July 2012
BofA, Goldman among beneficiaries of Malaysia deal boom(The Malaysian Insider) Shares rise on euro zone bank relief, data in focus(The Star Online)
Indonesia - Offer 'branchless' banking, Darmin urges lenders (Business Times)
Indonesia - Bosses feeling pinch as rupiah weakens against dollar (Business Times)
Vietnam cuts key rates as inflation cools (Business Times)
Barclays Bank chairman set to step down (Business Times)
UK orders bank review, calls Diamond to panel (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 01 July 2012
Egypt signs $1 billion finance for food, energy (Reuters) Spain shrank further in second quarter, government to push reforms (Reuters)
French audit office sees 8 billion-euro gap in 2012 budget: paper (Reuters)
Fastfact 30 Jun 2012
Singapore wants foreign banks to go local (The Edge Malaysia) Los Cabos Growth and Jobs Action Plan (The Star Online)
4 UK banks to pay for scandal (The Star Online) World Banks (Sinar Online)
Uk banks face new scandal; Barclays boss in peril (The Edge Malaysia)
Bank rate rigging scandal widens; Diamond fights on (The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 28 Jun 2012
Singapore central bank to open China rep office (The Malaysian Insider) Beijing to boost offshore yuan market in Hong Kong (The Malaysian Insider)
World Bank sees steep growth slowdown in east EU due to eurozone (The Star Online)
EU approves Spanish state aid, guarantees for Bankia (The Star Online)
Spain issues warning (The Star Online)
Fastfact 27 Jun 2012
China's Wen offers US$10bil Latin America credit line (The Star Online) China, Ukraine sign 15b yuan currency swap deal (The Malaysian Insider)
DBS takeover may just scrape through with US$7.2bil deal (The Star Online)
DBS Indonesia deal may dodge new bank ownership rules (The Sun Daily)
Cyprus seeks EU bailout for banks, budget deficit (The Star Online)
Fastfact 26 Jun 2012
India's action to boost rupee fails to excite investors (Business Times)India poised to revive retail reform plan (The Malaysian Insider)
Moody's: India rating outlook stable despite GDP growth slowdown (The Edge Malaysia)
Qatar seeks $5bn investment in China markets (Aljazeera)
China’s 2012 growth target at risk, property curbs hurt (The Malaysian Insider)
Moody's cuts 28 Spanish banks on sovereign downgrade (The Star Online)
Spain formally seeks EU help for banking rescue (Business Times)
Greek PM to miss summit (The Star Online)
Cyprus asks EU for financial bailout (Aljazeera)
Italy and the missed opportunity of euro ‘purgatory’ (The Malaysian Insider)
Soros: Germany must change its ‘can’t do’ attitude (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 25 Jun 2012
Asia's investment banks launch round of job cuts (The Star Online) Analysis: India poised to revive retail reform plan (The Star Online)
Pre-summit document presses EU banking union (The Star Online)
Fastfact 24 Jun 2012
London - Bank NatWest alami kerosakan (Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 23 Jun 2012
Singapore May inflation seen retreating (The Star Online) Economists: New Indonesia market watchdog unnecessary (The Star Online)
Indonesia to 'open up' commodity exchanges (Business Times)
India’s finance minister Mukherjee to step down June 26 (The Malaysian Insider)
Moody's downgrades $64 billion of U.S. muni debt (The Star Online)
Moody’s cuts 15 banks’ ratings (The Star Online)
Moody's cuts ratings of major global banks (Business Times)
Moody’s downgrade gives edge to safe-haven banks (The Malaysian Insider)
Italian PM says 'one week to save eurozone' (Aljazeera)
Spain to seek bank aid as borrowing costs soar (The Star Online)
Eurozone open to direct aid to Spanish banks (Business Times)
EU ends sanctions against Hungary (The Star Online)
Global M&As slump 25% (The Star Online)
Euro’s big four to find way out of crisis in Rome (The Star Online)
Euro's big four agree growth boost, split on bonds (The Star Online)
Leaders of top four euro nations meet (Business Times)
Fastfact 22 Jun 2012
Moody's cuts ratings of 15 global banks (The Edge Malaysia) China June factory activity down, exports poor (The Malaysian Insider)
The Bank of Japan policymaker says ready to take bold action as needed (The Malaysian Insider)
Global outlook darkens on eurozone, China data (Business Times)
Spain passes major bond test at huge cost (Business Times)
Spain borrowing costs soar as EU ponders bank aid (The Malaysian Insider)
Spain expected to request bank aid after debt test (The Malaysian Insider)
IMF’s Lagarde demands action to avert threat to euro (The Malaysian Insider)
Eurozone business activity shrinks; US, China output slows (The Malaysian Insider)
Euro’s big four seek way out of crisis in Rome (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 21 Jun 2012
Indonesia may ease bank ownership rule (Business Times) Weaker 2011 results for banks in Vietnam (The Star Online)
Taiwan central bank expected to hold rates (The Star Online)
China, India step up role (The Star Online)
Bisnes Dunia: Inflasi India naik 7.55 peratus (Berita Harian)
Japan exports to US jump, trade deficit widens (The Star Online)
Japan May trade deficit widens (Business Times)
Japan corporate mood dips on Europe woes, rebound expected - Reuters Tankan (The Edge Malaysia)
Europe woes may need Bank of Japan (BoJ) action (The Star Online)
Bank of England on verge of new stimulus (The Star Online)
Spanish April deficit shrinks (The Star Online)
Spain expected to request bank aid after debt test (The Malaysian Insider)
Spain ‘doesn’t need rescue’ (The Star Online)
Berlusconi says Italy euro exit ‘not blasphemy’ (The Malaysian Insider)
Swiss investor sentiment at lowest level since Jan (The Star Online)
Fastfact 20 Jun 2012
ABN favours Malaysia, Thailand in S-E Asia (The Star Online) Saudi-based IDB prices RM2.5bil sukuk (The Star Online)
Moody's: Rise in S. Korean household debt alarming (Business Times)
Greece 'on verge of' coalition deal (Aljazeera)
Expect reworked Greek bailout in summer: EU official (The Sun Daily)
Emerging economies help IMF raise US$456b (Business Times)
Fastfact 19 Jun 2012
India surprises by holding rates, Fitch cuts outlook to 'negative' (Business Times)
Fastfact 18 Jun 2012
IMF says ready to work with Greece on economy (The Star Online) China offers Taiwan firms US$95b in credit (Business Times)
India likely to cut rates despite high inflation (The Malaysian Insider)
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) to let ultralow rates stand (The Japan Times)
SBI to borrow up to US$2bil (The Star Online)
Credit Suisse CEO: No plans for capital hike (The Star Online)
France seeks EU package (The Star Online)
France seeks 120b euro 'growth pact' (Business Times)
Parties supporting a bailout saving Greece from bankruptcy secure ruling majority (The Star Online)
Greece - Election fever grips Greeece but winner will offer little respite (The Star Online)
Fastfact 16 Jun 2012
IMF board agrees terms for using $430 billion (The Edge Malaysia) Central bankers step up warnings on world economy (Business Times)
Central banks ready to combat Greek market storm (The Malaysian Insider)
Wall Street rises on news central banks primed to act (The Malaysian Insider)
Japan central bank holds off fresh easing measures (The Star Online)
Hyundai Oilbank shelves US$2bil IPO plan (The Star Online)
China eases restrictions (The Star Online)
Moody’s cuts ratings on 11 European banks (The Star Online)
Moody's downgrades selected French, Benelux Banks (The Edge Malaysia)
Asia feels the heat (The Star Online)
Outcome in Greece dictates direction (The Star Online)
New Egyptian crisis threatens currency, finances (The Malaysian Insider)
Britain surprises markets with cheap loans to banks (Business Times)
Britain’s euro crisis shield no miracle cure (The Malaysian Insider)
Vietnam economy slows in 1H, loans below target (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 14 Jun 2012
Indonesia plans stimulus to boost consumption (Business Times) Bank Mandiri delays plan to open branch here (Business Times)
Thailand’s central bank holds rates (Business Times)
Asean in a sweet spot (The Star Online)
Moody's cuts Spain's debt rating and Cyprus' sovereign rating (The Star Online)
Greek banks losing deposit (The Star Online)
Osborne: Greece may have to quit euro (The Edge Malaysia)
Ex-Swiss central bank head to join BlackRock (The Star Online)
Spain increases pressure on ECB to calm markets (Business Times)
US senators criticise JPMorgan's trading (Aljazeera)
Fastfact 13 Jun 2012
Bank reforms slow in Vietnam (The Malay Mail) Second China banker probed for graft (Business Times)
Surprise jump in China exports (The Malay Mail)
Japan - IMF says raise sales levy to 15% (The Japan Times)
Fitch cuts ratings on 18 Spanish banks (Business Times)
Spanish borrowing costs rise on debt fears (Aljazeera)
Austrian minister says Italy too may need bailout (The Malaysian Insider)
IMF says yen overvalued, sympathetic to intervention (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 12 Jun 2012
IMF: Japan must raise sales tax to show fiscal commitment (The Star Online) European, Asian markets rally on lifeline for Spain's banks (The Star Online)
Fastfact 11 Jun 2012
IMF - Ekonomi dunia dijangka perlahan (Berita Harian) Brazil central bank chief sees growth accelerating (The Star Online)
Vietnam's financial reforms in trouble (Business Times)
Experts: Vietnam banking reform in trouble (The Star Online)
River basins critical for emerging markets (The Star Online)
Bank remains bullish on investment in Indonesia (Business Times)
HSBC: Debts trump equities (Business Times)
China revives key economic reform (Business Times)
Japan - Financial firms await Myanmar entry (The Japan Times)
Japan - GDP growth upgraded to annualized 4.7% (The Japan Times)
Spain lands ?100b lifeline for banks (Business Times)
Spain bank deal may not work, bolder reforms needed: Stiglitz (The Star Online)
Europe shares surge after Spain bank aid deal (The Star Online)
Fastfact 09 Jun 2012
Treasury Pulse (The Star Online) China rate cut sparks fears of grim May data (The Star Online)
China's first junk bond mart opens for business (Business Times)
Beijing slows foreign unconventional energy asset buys (Business Times)
Seoul freezes key rate (Business Times)
EC presses Greece to wind down ATEbank (The Star Online)
German exports, imports down (The Star Online)
Bank of France cuts Q2 growth forecast (The Star Online)
French economy heads for contraction, trade deficit widens (The Malaysian Insider)
Spain hard pressed to keep troubled banks afloat (Business Times)
Spain to request EU bank aid on Saturday, say sources (The Malaysian Insider)
Spain's banks need at least 40 bln euros -IMF (The Star Online)
Wall St ends best week of year as aid for Spain's banks seen near (The Star Online)
Swiss bank-UBS losses on Facebook as high as US$350 million, says CNBC (The Malaysian Insider)
Moody's: Greek euro exit threatens currency's existance (The Edge Malaysia)
Greek economy keeps on crumbling (The Malaysian Insider)
M&S Bank to launch in summer 2012, backed by HSBC (The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 08 Jun 2012
Malaysia disputes World Bank ranking (The Malay Mail) IMF keluar laporan bank Sepanyol Isnin (Berita Harian)
China surprises with 25 bps interest rate cut (The Malaysian Insider)
Chinese banks to cut lending to steel traders (Business Times)
Merkel says EU ready to act as Spain downgraded (The Malaysian Insider)
Plan to step up bank reforms, cut rates (Business Times)
The Bank of England keeps key rate at record low (Business Times)
Greece jobless rate hits 21.9pc in March (Business Times)
Fastfact 07 Jun 2012
Urban wasteland: World Bank sees global garbage crisis (The Sun Daily)Malaysia aims for Top 10 (The Star Online)
Malaysia Aims To Be Among Top 10 In World Bank's Doing Business Report (Bernama)
Malaysia sasar 10 terbaik jalankan perniagaan (Utusan Malaysia)
China makes surprise 25 basis points interest rate cut (The Star Online)
China to let banks securitise up to US$7.9b of assets (Business Times)
China delays new capital rules (The Star Online)
China delays new, tougher bank capital rules (The Malaysian Insider)
Australia GDP growth surges in Q1 (The Star Online)
Spain to decide fate of banks in two weeks (Aljazeera)
Wall Street up 2% on talk of Spain solution (The Star Online)
Towards EU banking union (The Star Online)
EU edges towards banking union (Business Times)
ECB leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged (Business Times)
It’s your job to fix crisis, ECB tells governments (The Malaysian Insider)
US pushes Europe on fiscal, financial union (The Star Online)
German, Austrian banks’ ratings cut (The Star Online)
Moody's: US Banks show continued improvement, but outlook remains negative (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 06 Jun 2012
Baby steps to EU bank union come too late for crisis (The Star Online) Emergency G-7 eurozone talks (The Star Online)
Minister says technically impossible to bail out Spain (The Malay Mail)
Australia cuts key interest rate to 3.5pc (Business Times)
Moody's cuts ratings of some German bannks (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 05 Jun 2012
Headache for Asian banks (The Star Online)Australia rate cut seen (The Star Online)
Portugal to inject ?6.6b into 3 banks (Business Times)
Bank of Japan (BOJ) warns on aggressive JGB purchases (The Japan Times)
Fastfact 04 Jun 2012
Japan probe highlights culture of insider trading (Business Times) HSBC gets formal approval for Oman merger (Business Times)
Investors watching steps from ECB or Bank of England to jump start growth (The Star Online)
New euro fiscal authority sought (The Star Online)
Global Week Ahead: Central Banks to hold fire... for now (The Edge Malaysia)
Europe mulls major step towards ‘fiscal union’ (The Malaysian Insider)
Spain wants euro zone fiscal authority (The Malaysian Insider)
Time for some more stimulus in the US economy? (The Star Online)
JP Morgan returns MF Global money (The Star Online)
Fastfact 02 Jun 2012
Asian manufacturing weak on global worries (The Star Online) Manufacturing in Asia weakens on global worries (Business Times)
PLUS Markets prefers ICAP offer (The Star Online)
Osborne sues over EU short-selling rules (The Star Online)
China and Japan begin direct currency trading (Aljazeera)
NBNK gets regulator backing for Lloyds branches bid (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 01 Jun 2012
Indonesia bank ownership plans (The Star Online) Deutsche Bank’s CEO bows out (The Star Online)
Graff pulls US$1bil HK share offering (The Star Online)
Thai private investment up in April but exports still struggle (The Star Online)
Swiss Q1 growth beats forecast (The Star Online)
Draghi says EU must spell out clear euro vision (The Star Online)
Spain needs to tell EC its plans for Bankia (The Star Online)
Japan warned against renewed yen rise (The Star Online)
JPMorgan boss to testify to Congress twice in June (The Malay Mail)
Fastfact 31 May 2012
Call for banking union, direct capital injections (Business Times) Japan - Aging population a drag on economy: Shirakawa (The Japan Times)
Fastfact 30 May 2012
Spain to brave markets on regions, banks funding (The Malaysian Insider) 'Spain will be in recession till mid-2012'(Business Times)
Japan insider probe reaches JP Morgan (The Malaysian Insider)
Yuan ends down on weak euro, yuan-yen direct trading to start (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 29 May 2012
'Indonesia not inward looking' (Business Times) 'Bank stake cap will fragment industry' (Business Times)
Indonesian central bank says no plans for capital controls (Business Times)
JPMorgan beefs up China unit (Business Times)
Bank of Japan board - BOJ counters 'misunderstanding' (The Japan Times)
Japanese government bonds streak beats Treasurys on BOJ easing expectations (The Japan Times)
Spanish debt costs spiral, PM says no outside bailout (The Star Online)
Markets recoil on fear of bailout for Spain (Business Times)
European shares knocked by Spain bank worries (The Malaysian Insider)
Top Greek banks handed €18b support (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 28 May 2012
China banks see private capital boost (The Star Online) China courts private investors (Business Times)
Spanish bank bailout likely to have impact on public deficit (The Star Online)
IMF chief riles Greeks as crisis election looms (Business Times)
Fastfact 27 May 2012
China to encourage private capital in banking industry (The Malaysian Insider) IFC plans to invest in Malaysia's Khazanah healthcare arm (The Star Online)
Analysis: Big M&A banks move down-market in hunt for fees (The Star Online)
Fastfact 26 May 2012
Bankia shares suspended (The Star Online) Spain's Bankia sets out $24bn bailout plan (Aljazeera)
Challenging times ahead for Asian central bankers (Business Times)
IFC plans to invest in Malaysia’s Khazanah healthcare arm (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 25 May 2012
Indonesia ruling may hurt Malaysian banks' earnings (Business Times)Indian rupee hits new record low (Business Times)
Oman halts HSBC unit merger (Business Times)
US BAnk Industry posts highest earnings since 2007 (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 24 May 2012
World Bank: China must act to prevent hard landing (The Malay Mail) China’s brokerage reform (The Star Online)
World Bank cuts China growth forecast to 8.2% (The Star Online)
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) keeps powder dry as Europe clouds darken (The Star Online)
Eurozone current account surplus (The Star Online)
Rupee sinks new low against US$ (Business Times)
IMF: UK needs to cut rates, pump in cash (Business Times)
Probe into bank’s role in Facebook IPO (Business Times)
Fastfact 20 May 2012
Myanmar central bank wants to weaken currency (Business Times)India’s State Bank Q4 profit jumps 200 times (The Star Online)
Stopping banks from gambling (The Star Online)
Spain to name banking sector auditors (Aljazeera)
Fastfact 18 May 2012
HSBC turnaround on target (The Star Online) HSBC on course to meet targets (Business Times)
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) may hold off boosting asset purchases (The Star Online)
ECB halts lending to some Greek banks (Aljazeera)
Fastfact 17 May 2012
World Bank okays US$2b loan for Indonesia (Business Times)Bank of England - BoE keeps options open on economy (The Star Online)
Fastfact 16 May 2012
World Bank agrees $2b loan for Indonesia (The Malay Mail)India Mulls Austerity Measures As Rupee Takes A Nosedive (Bernama)
Greeks pull funds from banks; emergency cabinet to be named (The Malaysian Insider)
Former IMF Strauss-Kahn countersues NY hotel maid for US$1mil (The Star Online)
Moody's to downgrade 21 Spanish banks: report (The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 15 May 2012
Institusi kewangan Asia masih kukuh (Utusan Malaysia)Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) eyes benchmark Islamic bond (The Star Online)
Macquarie, United Overseas Bank (UOB) place bids for ING Asia arm (The Star Online)
Moody's downgrades 26 Italian banks (Aljazeera)
Britain may back down on bank rules (The Star Online)
Fastfact 14 May 2012
IMF cuts sub-Saharan Africa 2012 growth forecasts (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 13 May 2012
Thai central bank raises 2012 growth forecast (The Star Online)China central bank cuts bank reserves to boost economy (The Malaysian Insider)
New ECB policymaker champions growth goals (Reuters)
Swiss bank Pictet denies being probed by U.S.: report (Reuters)
Spain to okay banks cleanup (The Star Online)
Fastfact 11 May 2012
OCBC eyes growth as quarterly profit hits record (The Malaysian Insider)HSBC in talks to sell assets in 4 countries (Business Times)
India’s central bank to arrest sliding rupee (The Star Online)
Qatar picks 5 banks for Islamic bond (Business Times)
The Bank of France (Central bank) sees zero growth for France in Q2 (The Star Online)
Bank od England stops QE as inflation worries weigh (The Edge Malaysia)
Deutsche Bank to pay US$202m US mortgage settlement (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 10 May 2012
Indonesian banks draw investors (Business Times)Spain takes over country's 4th largest lender (The Star Online)
Shares ease on Spanish bank woes, Greek chaos (The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 09 May 2012
HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, Quarterly earnings top forecasts (Business Times)China Development Bank to boost Chongqing lending (The Star Online)
Spain wants banks to find an extra €35b: Sources (The Malaysian Insider)
Spain banks drag European shares lower on capital fears (The Edge Malaysia)
Ally nears bankruptcy deal with ResCap creditors (The Star Online)
Fastfact 08 May 2012
Singapore C.Bank says committed to price stability (The Malaysian Insider)Indonesia's Syariah Banking Sector Grows 40.2 Per Cent A Year (Bernama)
Hungary eyes 15bil euros IMF deal (The Star Online)
Fastfact 07 May 2012
South Korean regulator suspends 4 savings banks (Business Times)
Fastfact 05 May 2012
RBS sees no plans for cut-price sale(The Star Online) Spain plans rules on dodgy bank assets(The Star Online)
Fastfact 04 May 2012
Australia Central Bank cuts growth outlook; more easing expected (The Edge Malaysia) China April HSBC services PMI at six-month high of 54.1 (The Star Online)
China says US agrees to have yuan in IMF basket (The Malaysian Insider)
Royal Bank of Scotland - RBS says on recovery path as Q1 profit ahead (The Star Online)
Analysis: Spain bad loan mess revives debate on who should pay (Reuters)
Security tight as ECB meets in Barcelona (Aljazeera)
Fastfact 03 May 2012
StanChart plans China growth, to add 2000 jobs (Business Times)Bank weigh European shares after weak data (The Edge Malaysia)
Swiss bank - UBS profit halves in Q1 (The Star Online)
Fastfact 02 May 2012
Bank of America planning more job cuts (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 27 April 2012
Bank of China earnings fail to impress (Business Times)Banks wary after Q1 bounce (The Star Online)
Europe's top banks feel impact of eurozone crisis (Business Times)
HSBC to cut over 2,200 UK jobs, targets managers (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 26 April 2012
DBS Group minority shareholders wary of Danamon deal (Business Times)More banks added to Formula One IPO line-up (Business Times)
OK to hike in fund access (The Star Online)
ECB not happy with liquidity movement (The Star Online)
Study: Tax burden rising in OECD countries (The Star Online)
Fastfact 25 April 2012
China's biggest banks face capital squeeze (Business Times)Greek central bank hikes recession forecast (The Star Online)
Fastfact 23 April 2012
S.Korea central bank report warns of surge in government debt (The Malaysia Insider) Aldar says no financial help needed (The Star Online)
BoA board’s US$20mil settlement ‘inadequate’ (The Star Online)
IMF chief seeks fresh funds for poor countries (The Malaysia Insider)
Fastfact 22 April 2012
Japan to forgive Myanmar debts, restart loans (The Malaysia Insider) Europe pressured to reform economy (Aljazeera)
Europe pressed to deliver debt fix (Aljazeera)
Fastfact 21 April 2012
G20 doubles IMF’s war chest amid fears on Europe (The Malaysia Insider) IMF raises US$430 billion for crisis firewall (The Malay Mail)
Fastfact 20 April 2012
Asia’s growth picking up (The Star Online) Strong growth in CIMB Thai earnings (The Star Online)
Hong Kong moves closer to bank liability for IPOs (The Star Online)
China to ease monetary policy, boost liquidity (Business Times)
Bank of Korea’s Kim: Prepare for slower growth (The Star Online)
Fitch analyst warns on Dutch credit rating (The Star Online)
BRICS demand bigger IMF role before giving it cash (The Malaysian Insider)
Bank of America reports lower Q1 profit (The Malaysian Insider)
Q1 growth brightens US outlook (The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 April 2012
HSBC launching London’s first offshore yuan bond (The Star Online) Bank of Japan (BoJ) deputy governor signals further easing as rate review nears (The Star Online)
Italy delays balanced budget goal by a year (The Star Online)
US signals comfort with IMF bid for more funds (The Malaysian Insider)
IMF chief says has around $316 b in funding pledges (The Edge Malaysian)
Fastfact 18 April 2012
More central banks may need to follow S'pore monetary move (Business Times)IMF urges India to tackle inflation, slower growth (The Edge Malaysian)
Jepun beri RM180b kepada IMF atasi krisis hutang (Utusan Malaysia)
UK inflation uptick creates central bank headache (The Edge Malaysian)
US choice named World Bank chief (Aljazeera)
World economy fragile, faces ‘uneasy calm’, says IMF (The Malaysian Insider)
IMF chief calls for 'US$400 billion plus' in new funding (The Malay Mail)
Fastfact 16 April 2012
'Further Asean integration will boost banks' (The Star Online) Airline banking on foreign capital (Business Times)
Islamic banking may attract more funds to India (The Sun Daily)
S.Korea C.Bank Slightly cuts GDP, Inflation forecasts (The Edge Malaysia)
IMF fund drive caught in global power shift (The Star Online)
IMF: Jepun kaji salur bantuan (Berita Harian)
US pick likely to be World Bank chief (Business Times)
Fastfact 13 April 2012
Singapore economy grows in Q1, avoids recession (The Edge Malaysia)Indonesia may be less stringent on mining regulations (The Star Online)
Indonesian banks may also seek ‘equal treatment’ and incentives in Singapore (The Star Online)
Probe not stopping SHKP loan talks - Raymond and Thomas Kwok (The Star Online)
China bank lending in March exceeds forecasts (Business Times)
Globalising China's currency (Business Times)
Global trade expected to slow this year (Business Times)
Iraqi dinar casualty of Iran, Syria sanctions (The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 12 April 2012
DBS upbeat about Danamon deal (Business Times) DBS expects to receive approval of Indonesian bank takeover in six months (The Star Online)
Japan to help Myanmar set up securities exchange (The Star Online)
Bank of Japan may mull easing at next rate review (Business Times)
Bank of Japan kekalkan kadar faedah (Harian Metro)
Judge says MF Global executives can access insurance money (The Star Online)
UBS fends off lawsuit of billionaire US tax evader (The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 April 2012
Bisnes Dunia: Bank Asia sedia terbit bon dilindungi rangsang pasaran (Berita Harian) Singapore may keep monetary policy on hold (The Star Online)
DBS must sell Danamon shares if stake tops 80pc (Business Times)
Indonesia’s Panin Group sees no Bank Panin sale this year (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 06 April 2012
Asian banks warm to bond market innovation (The Star Online) Report: HSBC cuts over 100 jobs in Singapore (Business Times)
Ex-World Bank officials back Nigerian for president (The Star Online)
Bank of England keeps key rate at record low (Business Times)
BoE holds steady course as UK stumbles towards growth (The Malaysian Insider)
UK finance salaries drop, vacancies wane (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 05 April 2012
No rating impact from RBS deal seen (The Star Online) Wen urges end to banks’ lending ‘monopoly’ – Bank Of China (The Star Online)
China boosts quota for foreign investors (Business Times)
IMF chief calls on US for more ‘firepower’ (The Star Online)
Bisnes Dunia: IMF minta AS bantu krisis hutang Eropah (Berita Harian)
Golden rules for the eurozone (The Star Online)
Eurozone’s private sector activity drops (Business Times)
ECB leaves key rate unchanged at 1 per cent (Business Times)
Fastfact 04 April 2012
Spanish bank stampede (The Star Online) Spanish jobless record in March (The Star Online)
Resale prices of HDB flats inch upwards (The Star Online)
Islamic finance accounting changes proposed (The Star Online)
US sues Royal Bank of Canada for massive fraud (Business Times)
Fastfact 03 April 2012
UK bank lobby boss to quit after rocky five years (The Malaysian Insider)Poll shows UK financial firms hiring again (The Star Online)
US sues Royal Bank of Canada for massive fraud (The Malay Mail)
Goldman Sachs eyes US$3b property debt fund (Business Times)
Greek economy to slump 5pc this year, says IOBE think tank (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 30 March 2012
China raises debt quota for foreign banks (Business Times)
Non-performing loans tick higher at Chinese banks (The Edge Malaysia)
Singapore Council And China's CGBC Collaborate On Training Of Green Building Professionals (Bernama)
Viet bank plans bond issue (Business Times)
Fastfact 29 March 2012
Banks use ECB cash to buy bonds, lend less to companies (The Star Online)
Fastfact 28 March 2012
Private banking is huge but banks mustn’t overlook common folk (The Star Online)Maybank Kim Eng loses 24% of Singapore analysts (The Star Online)
Maybank Kim Eng hilang 4 penganalisis (Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 27 March 2012
Minsheng Bank targets up to HK$11.3b from share sale (Business Times)
Fastfact 26 March 2012
Investment banks must choose to invest or quit key areas: report (Reuters)
Fastfact 23 March 2012
IMF: Board review to better represent Asia interest (Business Times)HSBC Canada exits consumer finance (Business Times)
RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) signs forex swap deal with China(The Star Online)
Fastfact 21 March 2012
Mesir pinjam IMF AS$3.2 bilion tingkat ekonomi (Berita Harian)RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) shutting down some Asian units, 70 people hit (The Malaysian Insider)
Deutsche Bank Asia-Pac investment bank head quits (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 20 March 2012
Citigroup sells stake in Chinese bank (Business times)Beijing will be able to manage slowdown, says RBA (Business times)
HSBC snubbed UK SME Loan plan for financial reasons (The Edge Malaysia)
CIMB looks beyond Asean (The Star Online)
Baer chairman steps aside, to deal with US probe - The chairman of Swiss private bank(The Star Online)
Fastfact 19 March 2012
Global economy on recovery path, risks remain, says IMF’s Lagarde (The Malaysian Insider)IMF chief: Global economy on the mend, risks remain (Business Times)
Fastfact 16 March 2012
India's central bank disappoints businesses (Business Times)
IMF pinjamkan Greece RM109.5b (Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 14 March 2012
Banks need to be constantly monitored (The Star Online)
HSBC denies it plans to exit some Asian markets (Business Times)
HSBC kekal operasi di Asia (Utusan Malaysia)
Maybank Islamic to expand in Indonesia, Singapore (Business Times)
Fed says majority of top US banks passed stress tests (The Malaysian Insider)
BOJ pumps US$25b into loan scheme (Business Times)
US govt, banks sign US$25bil aid deal (The Star Online)
Fastfact 13 March 2012
Ireland in talks on EU-IMF deal to boost banks, says finance minister (The Malaysian Insider)
China central bank sees room for policy manoeuvring (The Star Online)
BOJ's tool kit to beat deflation, support economy – Japan (The Star Online)
Fastfact 12 March 2012
Indonesia bans foreign CEOs from fully local firms (The Star Online)World Bank Study Shows Need For Enhancements In Government Spending – Husni (Bernama)
Central Banks Likely To Further Cut Interest Rates Soon, Says Economist (Bernama)
Barclays bank pay packages excessive (The Malaysian Insider)
Barclays may face action in Libor probe (The Star Online)
Report: Bank of China to boost support for Phoenix TV (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 09 March 2012
ECB holds rates at 1.0 percent as prospects brighten (The Sun Daily)ECB holds rates for third month (The Star Online)
Fastfact 08 March 2012
HSBC exits insurance business (The Star Online)HSBC sells insurance arm (Business Times)
US economist eyes World Bank presidency (Aljazeera)
Fastfact 07 March 2012
Manila's San Miguel near final deal with M'sian CIMB on bank unit (The Star Online)
Fastfact 06 March 2012
Bundesbank chief gains traction with policy pushback (The Star Online)
Fastfact 05 March 2012
China fund’s US$30bil injection (The Star Online)China's four largest banks loosen up on new lending (Business Times)
Fastfact 02 March 2012
IMF says threat of sharp global slowdown eased (The Malaysian Insider)HSBC close to US$1b insurance business sale (Business Times)
Fitch Affirms HSBC Amanah Takaful at IFS 'A-'/Stable (The Star Online)
Fastfact 01 March 2012
Second cheap money round hard to resist for Europe banks (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 29 February 2012
Euro pins hopes on ECB, dollar eyes Bernanke (The Malaysian Insider)ECB cash injection boosts European shares (The Malaysian Insider)
ECB suspends accepting Greek bonds as collateral (Business Times)
HSBC says it may face criminal charges for transactions (the Malaysian Insider)
Bank Rakyat Indonesia's Q4 net drops (Business Times)
China's central bank to pump cash into market if needed (Business Times)
Fastfact 27 February 2012
ECB prepares to open liquidity floodgates again (Business Times)Global rating agency downgrades three Aussie banks (The Sun Daily)
Greece sets bank recap via common shares with restrictions (The Malaysian Insider)
Thai central bank expects capital outflow plan in Q2 (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 24 Februari 2012
HSBC pulls out of retail banking in Japan (The Star Online)IMF identifying its contribution to Greece (The Star Online)
Fastfact 22 Februari 2012
HSBC in £4bil SME trade financing boost(The Star Online)Singapore minister urges G-20 to work with IMF to help end Eurozone crisis(Bernama)
Fastfact 21 Februari 2012
Bank Greece bakal terima tambahan 130 bilion euro(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 20 Februari 2012
China banks’ 2011 profits hit new high, growth slow(The Edge Malaysia)Record profits China banks’(Business Times)
US backs new IMF loan to Greece (The Malay Mail)
Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on euro zone(The Malaysian Insider)
Japan, China to help Europe through IMF(Business Times)
Fastfact 17 Februari 2012
Moody's says ratings of global banks at risk(Business Times)Official: More cash needed for Greece to keep overall sums on track(The Star Online)
Bisnes Dunia: EU selia perbelanjaan Greece(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 16 Februari 2012
Indonesia’s withdrawal of ownership ruling to benefit M’sian banks(The Star Online)Maybank, CIMB seek more info on Indonesia's move(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 15 February 2012
Indonesia drops plan to lower foreign ownership in banks(The Sun Daily)Asia bankers slash pay(The Star Online)
Fastfact 14 February 2012
ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group) to cut 1,000 jobs, other banks to follow(The Star Online)German finmin: Europe better braced for any Greek bankruptcy (The Edge Malaysia)
Seven foreign investment licences given (China’s)(The Star Online)
Sistem monetari China lebih longgar?(Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 09 February 2012
World Bank arm, Singapore GIC eye infrastructure fund (The Malaysian Insider)CIMB eyeing RBS assets in Asia(Business Times)
CIMB Group bida aset RBS di Asia(Utusan Malaysia)
Fastfact 08 February 2012
Chinese banks extend 800 billion Yuan of new loans in Jan-Paper (The Edge Malaysia)
Fastfact 03 February 2012
Bangunkan BII jadi tumpuan tahun ini (Maybank di Indonesia)(Utusan Malaysia)Bisnes Dunia: Sikap pemurah jejas fungsi ECB (European Central Bank)(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 31 January 2012
US$330m BDSN loan boosts Maybank's reach(Business Times)Maybank tawar biaya bersindiket RM1.02 bilion(Utusan Malaysia)
No more IMF loan for Sri Lanka(The Star Online)
Fastfact 27 January 2012
Krisis Eropah sukar pulih – Dr. Mahathir(Harian metro)Liquidity reforms pose challenge for Asian banks(Business Times)
World Bank boosts funds to address debt crisis(Business Times)
Fastfact 26 January 2012
Bisnes Dunia: IMF unjur pertumbuhan perlahan(Berita Harian)
Fastfact 25 January 2012
Indian central bank moves to boost economy (Aljazeera)IMF slashes world growth forecast (The Malay Mail)
Bank of Japan cuts economic forecasts, puts policy on hold (The Malaysian Insider)
Fastfact 20 January 2012
World Bank slashes global GDP forecasts, outlook grim (Reuters)
Asian shares hit 2-month highs on IMF hopes(The Sun Daily)
Fastfact 12 January 2012
Fitch: ECB must do more to prevent euro collapse(The Star Online)
Fastfact 10 January 2012
Bank deposits at ECB hit new high (The Star Online)Switzerland's central bank chief resigns (AlJazeera)
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