Bank of Sharjah refinances with USD 200 million loan
The Bank of Sharjah said it had signed a loan refinancing facility worth USD 200 million with five lenders.
Commercial banks
US Regulators Considering Slashing Proposed Capital Hike for Big Banks: Report
The Federal Reserve and two other US regulators are reportedly considering a new plan to reduce a nearly 20% mandated increase in capital for the country's largest banks.
US Banks See Loan Demand Drop, Fed Survey Says
US banks have observed a fresh decline in loan demand for industrial purposes and household demand for credit during the first quarter of the year, according to a Federal Reserve survey...
US Regulators Take Hold of Troubled Lender Republic First and Agree to Sell It to Fulton Bank
US regulators have taken hold of Republic First Bancorp and arranged to sell it to Fulton Bank...
HSBC Is Considering Selling Some Business Units in Germany to Focus on Asia as It Further Exits From Europe
HSBC is reportedly considering selling various business units in Germany...
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Chinese banks reduce loans to development projects in smaller cities: economist
A state think-tank said Chinese banks have reduced loans on property developments in smaller cities because of the glut in unsold homes there.
Fiat renews cooperation alliance with Brazilian Bank
Fiat announced the renewal of its cooperation agreement with Brazilian bank Itau Unibanco.
Ten more Slovenian banks subject to state bank stress tests
Ten more Slovenian banks would undergo external stress tests commissioned by the Slovenian central bank.
China poll sees local debt as future problem
Recent survey results conducted by Chinese economists feared that the local government loans will amount to future problems for the state.
W&G Investments set to go public in London tomorrow for RBS bid
Company filings revealed that W&G Investments will be offering a share sale tomorrow as part of its due diligence requirement for its planned bid of RBS branches.
RBI CEO seeking other options
Raifeisen Bank International CEO said financial investors would prop up its capital requirements.
Financial sector near to recovery of S&P top spot
Studies by financial analysts indicated that the banking sector is recovering and may regain top spot on S & P.
Itau to contest USD8 billion tax charges
Itau Unibanco Holding SA will contest tax charges amounting to BRL18.7 billion (USD7.9 billion).
Bank of America keeps name dissolves Merrill Lynch unit
Bank of America will dissolve Merrill Lynch & Co. but will continue to keep name.
