Global Banking News (GBN) back issues from June 2008:
Wachovia CEO to leave amid losses.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Wachovia CEO to leave amid losses(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB), the ...
Royal Bank of Canada buys energy advisor Richardson Barr & Co.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Royal Bank of Canada buys energy advisor Richardson Barr & Co(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Royal Bank of ...
RBS strengthens corporate finance team.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-RBS strengthens corporate finance team(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) (LSE: ...
WaMu's Killinger to lose chairman post.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-WaMu's Killinger to lose chairman post(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Seattle-based Washington Mutual (WaMu) ...
Bear Stearns executive to join Merrill Lynch.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Bear Stearns executive to join Merrill Lynch(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk US investment bank Merrill Lynch & ...
OFT raids RBS and Barclays.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-OFT raids RBS and Barclays(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk UK-based Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS) (LSE: ...
GE, Banco Santander to exchange European banking assets.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-GE, Banco Santander to exchange European banking assets(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk US-based General ...
Taiwan Ratings rates Taipei Fubon Bank's subordinated debenture.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Taiwan Ratings rates Taipei Fubon Bank's subordinated debenture(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Taiwan Ratings ...
London Scottish Bank sells unit to Hitachi Capital.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-London Scottish Bank sells unit to Hitachi Capital(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk London Scottish Bank Plc (LSB) ...
Greece's National Bank issues USD625m in ADRs to US investors.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Greece's National Bank issues USD625m in ADRs to US investors(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The National Bank ...
Taiwan central bank to auction TWD100bn worth of CDs.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Taiwan central bank to auction TWD100bn worth of CDs(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The central bank of Taiwan ...
National Australia Bank strengthens IT team.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-National Australia Bank strengthens IT team(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk National Australia Bank (NAB) (AX: ...
Islamic Development Bank extends USD1.5bn for food.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Islamic Development Bank extends USD1.5bn for food(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Islamic Development Bank has ...
Fitch withdraws IDRs of Commerce Bank.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Fitch withdraws IDRs of Commerce Bank(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Fitch Ratings has said that it has ...
Nationwide raises mortgage rates.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Nationwide raises mortgage rates(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Nationwide Building Society (NAT.UL), the UK's ...
SunTrust sells First Mercantile to MassMutual.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-SunTrust sells First Mercantile to MassMutual(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Atlanta-based SunTrust Banks Inc ...
Guaranty Trust Bank reports 74% rise in profit.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Guaranty Trust Bank reports 74% rise in profit(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Guaranty Trust Bank (NSE: ...
Fannie Mae plans to offer new two-year and five-year benchmark notes.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Fannie Mae plans to offer new two-year and five-year benchmark notes(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Fannie Mae ...
UBA launches dual currency debit card.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-UBA launches dual currency debit card(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) (NSE: ...
Fitch upgrades Bear Stearns ratings following merger.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Fitch upgrades Bear Stearns ratings following merger(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Fitch Ratings has upgraded ...
Orange and BNP Paribas launch co-branded card.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Orange and BNP Paribas launch co-branded card(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Telecommunications company Orange ...
Indian banks securitise loans of oil companies.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Indian banks securitise loans of oil companies(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk India-based Yes Bank (YESBANK.NS) ...
Arbuthnot banking division to sell administration business.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Arbuthnot banking division to sell administration business(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk UK-based Arbuthnot ...
ING launches online accounts in Australia.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-ING launches online accounts in Australia(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Netherlands-based branchless retail ...
Credit Suisse launches new company.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Credit Suisse launches new company(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Switzerland-based banking company Credit ...
Private banking team joins Credit Suisse from Citigroup.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Private banking team joins Credit Suisse from Citigroup(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk A team of relationship ...
Bank of America CEO defends Countrywide deal.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Bank of America CEO defends Countrywide deal(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to Associated Press, the ...
Wachovia shares fall after ousting of CEO.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Wachovia shares fall after ousting of CEO(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Shares of US-based Wachovia Corp (NYSE: ...
Nikko Citigroup appoints new CEO.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Nikko Citigroup appoints new CEO(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Japanese investment bank Nikko Citigroup (NYSE: ...
Bank consortium to lend to Sakhalin 2 project.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Bank consortium to lend to Sakhalin 2 project(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to Thomson Financial, The ...
Reports says banking sector in Bahrain set to expand.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Reports says banking sector in Bahrain set to expand(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to a report by ...
Central bank of Bangladesh to monitor corporate social responsibility activities.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Central bank of Bangladesh to monitor corporate social responsibility activities(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk ...
Vietnam to keep rate steady.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Vietnam to keep rate steady(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to Bloomberg, the central bank of Vietnam ...
Electronic banking catching up in New Zealand.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Electronic banking catching up in New Zealand(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk A recent survey has shown that ...
Kotak Mahindra Bank inaugurates first priority branch.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Kotak Mahindra Bank inaugurates first priority branch(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk India-based private sector ...
Neptune hires director.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Neptune hires director(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk UK-based financial services company Neptune Financial ...
Indian banks to provide lounges to attract young customers.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Indian banks to provide lounges to attract young customers(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Banks in India are ...
Central bank of Nigeria increases interest rate.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Central bank of Nigeria increases interest rate(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The central bank of Nigeria has ...
Fitch affirms OCBC's ratings.
Jun 03, 2008 ... Global Banking News-3 June 2008-Fitch affirms OCBC's ratings(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 03 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed ...
Barclays Wealth opens new office.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Barclays Wealth opens new office(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk UK-based Barclays Wealth (LSE: BARC) has opened ...
US Fed may not cut interest rates soon.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-US Fed may not cut interest rates soon(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The chief of the US central bank has ...
BNP Paribas launches new collective investment trust.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-BNP Paribas launches new collective investment trust(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk France-based bank BNP ...
Sundaram BNP reports increase in net profit.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Sundaram BNP reports increase in net profit(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Sundaram BNP Paribas Home Finance, a ...
HSBC India reports profit.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-HSBC India reports profit(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation India (LSE: ...
HSBC Amanah to enhance Islamic finance training.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-HSBC Amanah to enhance Islamic finance training(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk HSBC Amanah, the Islamic ...
Mobile banking forecast released.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Mobile banking forecast released(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk IMS Research has released a mobile banking ...
Australian government releases green paper on credit reforms.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Australian government releases green paper on credit reforms(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The Australian ...
CITIC Securities gets approval to set up fund management unit.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-CITIC Securities gets approval to set up fund management unit(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk China-based CITIC ...
China Development Bank establishes leasing firm.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-China Development Bank establishes leasing firm(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk China Development Bank (CDB), one ...
Frost opens new branch in San Antonio.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Frost opens new branch in San Antonio(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Frost Bank, a subsidiary of San ...
NAB completes bank acquisition.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-NAB completes bank acquisition(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) has completed ...
First Security Bank allowed to raise capital.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-First Security Bank allowed to raise capital(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Bangladesh-based First Security Bank ...
Lehman appoints investment banking head.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Lehman appoints investment banking head(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk US-based Lehman Brothers (NYSE: LEH) has ...
Central bank of Australia stresses on the need for payment reforms.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Central bank of Australia stresses on the need for payment reforms(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to ...
Citi names head of marketing for UK consumer business.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Citi names head of marketing for UK consumer business(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Citigroup, Inc (NYSE: C) ...
Fitch says BNP, Barclays and Societe Generale may need additional capital.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-Fitch says BNP, Barclays and Societe Generale may need additional capital(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk ...
HSBC Malta launches chip and pin credit cards.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-HSBC Malta launches chip and pin credit cards(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk HSBC Bank Malta plc (LSE: HSBA) has ...
ECB expected to keep interest rate steady.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-ECB expected to keep interest rate steady(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The European Central Bank (ECB) is ...
AIB selects Finantix.
Jun 04, 2008 ... Global Banking News-4 June 2008-AIB selects Finantix(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 04 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Finantix, a provider of component-based, front-office retail ...
Mizrahi and Hapoalim reach deal on price for Bank Yahav.
Jun 05, 2008 ... Global Banking News-5 June 2008-Mizrahi and Hapoalim reach deal on price for Bank Yahav(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 05 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Israel-based banks, ...
Wachovia to open office in Dhaka.
Jun 05, 2008 ... Global Banking News-5 June 2008-Wachovia to open office in Dhaka(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 05 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk US-based Wachovia Corp (NYSE: WB) is planning to ...
Shares of Washington Banking drop after merger plans fail.
Jun 05, 2008 ... Global Banking News-5 June 2008-Shares of Washington Banking drop after merger plans fail(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 05 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to Reuters, ...
SBI to focus on non-banking businesses.
Jun 05, 2008 ... Global Banking News-5 June 2008-SBI to focus on non-banking businesses(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 05 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk State Bank of India (NSE: SBI) (SBI), ...
EIB lends money to Aktia savings bank.
Jun 05, 2008 ... Global Banking News-5 June 2008-EIB lends money to Aktia savings bank(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 05 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk The European Investment Bank (EIB) has ...
BNP Paribas responds to Fitch report.
Jun 05, 2008 ... Global Banking News-5 June 2008-BNP Paribas responds to Fitch report(C)2008 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk Global Banking News - 05 June 2008(c)2005 - Electronic News Publishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk According to Bloomberg, France-based BNP ...