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NIDC Bank asked to raise capital

NIDC has been asked by Nepal's central bank to increase its capital so that it could invest more and facilitate growth of productive industries.

NIDC Bank asked to raise capital

NIDC has been asked by Nepal's central bank to increase its capital so that it could invest more and facilitate growth of productive industries.

Sampath Bank leads the way in fund transfers

Sampath Bank registered the highest outward volume contribution and highest growth rate in SLIPS.

Bank of Ceylon records $7.53B balance sheet

Bank of Ceylon recorded Rs one trillion or US$7.53 biilion balance sheet at the end May, becaming the first corporate entity in Sri Lanka to do so.

India targets to have one bank account per family

India attempts the impossible in banking to boost its floundering banking industry.

Urban Co-op Bank set to merge with Cosmos Co-op Bank

Urban Co-operative Bank has been given a nod the by Odisha government to merge with Cosmos Co-operative Bank.

Dena Bank to fund agri warehouses

Dena Bank will fund the creation of warehousing infrastructure by Star Agri in Tier 2 and 3 cities.

India preparing new policy roadmap for banking sector

India’s Ministry of Finance is working on a new policy framework for the country's banking sector.

Pakistani banks told to process cases of sugar export

The State Bank of Pakistan advised all authorised dealers in foreign exchange to process the cases of sugar export.

Electronic fund transfers in India to become free

The Indian government urged the Reserve Bank to find a way in making electronic fund transfers free of charge.

ING Vysya Bank offers new fixed deposit scheme

ING Vysya Bank is now offering an interest rate of up to 9.5 per cent per annum for one-year deposits.

Allahabad Bank targets 21% growth

Allahabad Bank has set a business growth target of 21.39 percent by end of the current fiscal.

Pakistan's central bank wants more focus on SMEs

State Bank of Pakistan Governor Yaseen Anwar wants banks to prioritize SME banking and ensure the uninterrupted flow of finances to SMEs.

Mergers increasing in Nepal

The Nepal Rastra Bank has approved the merger of two pairs of financial institutions to push the number merger approvals to 26.

India encourages banks to salvage junk assets

The Indian government wants has created new rules to encourage state-owned banks to salvage junk assets.

Sri Lanka expects foreign inflows to increase

Sri Lanka experienced positive first quarter foreign exchange earnings leading it to expect increased inflows this year.

Indian banks strive to meet Basel III

Indian banks are scrambling to raise the massive capital needed to comply with both Basel III and their own expansion plans.

Malaysia's Exim Bank collaborates with India's ICICI Bank and Yes Bank

Export-Import Bank of Malaysia has signed a collaborative deal with India's ICICI Bank and YES Bank, to further enhance Malaysia-India trade.