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Taiwan's banks have become minefields for private equity companies.

After its announcement of its closure of banking operations, Barclays Plc had begun freezing its customers accounts.

Marek Belka, Poland's Central Bank Governor, had urged local banks to find opportunities through purchase of local rivals that are owned by foreign banks.

Subject to board approval, all preparations are being done for the IPO of the Moroccan unit of the Abu Dhabi Energy Corp.

Chinese authorities warned potential problems the Chinese banks could face if they don't beef up their capital requirements but Factbox figures from Reuters revealed a different scenario.

A Reuters analysis revealed that Beijing was looking to private capital to strengthen the balance sheets of Chinese banks.

The First Gulf Bank said it is not interested to bid for Barclays business in the UAE.

A settlement was reached between a consortium of banks and liquidators over the current legal dispute over the collapse of the Bell Group of Australia.

Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President, says that there is still risk present even as China reaches and surpasses its 2013 growth target.

According to Thomas Jordan, Swiss National Bank Chairman, said there is a lot that needs to be done before banks can avoid harming the general economy.

The Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive for all EU members to recognize the Single Resolution Mechanism would be created after the German elections.

Indian banks are seeking to set up shop in Mauritius in order to gain from possible business the African continent would provide.

The standoff on the M&A deals in the mining sector has tested the patience and skills of bankers.

UK banks would need another GBP50 billion on top of GBP13.7 billion to comply with both Basel III and Basel IV.

The financing aspect of the leveraged buyout of Dell Inc by CEO Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners was discussed for finalization.