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Exclusive: Broadcom lines up $6.5 billion bridge loan for Brocade buy

Six banks will be providing a US$6.5bn financing backing chipmaker Broadcom's acquisition of Brocade, a maker of networking switches, software and storage products, two sources familiar with the financing said.

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Deutsche Bank defended by German firm

Leading German firms have rushed to defend Deutsche Bank amid concerns over the troubled lender's financial health.

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Deutsche Bank brings fears over health of Europe's banks back to boil

The turmoil swirling around Deutsche Bank has brought simmering concerns about the health of Europe's banks back to a boil.

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New ICBC president boasts rich experience in international business and e-banking

Gu Shu, former vice president of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), was appointed president of the biggest bank in China on Sept. 12, insiders told The Beijing News. However, the formal appointment process remains to be completed.

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Canada to apply to join China-backed AIIB: govt

Canada will apply to join the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Ottawa's finance department said on Wednesday, in a coup for Beijing after Washington had tried to dissuade US allies from signing up.

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Old machiya houses in Japan's Kyoto given new lease of life by niche loans

For generations, artisans and merchants in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto lived in thousands of traditional "machiya" townhouses that are steadily disappearing or falling into disrepair.

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Central bank official assumes IMF post

Zhang Tao, deputy governor of China's central bank, formally assumed his duties as deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund on Monday, an appointment that analysts said showcases China's rising influence in the field of global financial governance.

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Philippine central bank fines RCBC $29 million on Bangladesh cyber heist case

The Philippine central bank said on Friday (Aug 5) it will fine Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) 1 billion pesos (S$28.6 million) in relation to the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist, one of the largest digital bank thefts in history.

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Shanghai-based BRICS bank set to raise 3 billion yuan from green bond issuance

​The BRICS-backed New Development Bank has is gearing up for its first capital raising in Shanghai, aiming to net 3 billion yuan (HK$3.5 billion) of proceeds from a green bond issuance to replenish its coffers.

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Vice premier highlights new type of partnership at first AIIB annual meeting

Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli on Saturday stressed conducting extensive cooperation surrounding the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and forging a new type of partnership that are "comprehensive and strong."

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AIIB leads support for Belt and Road infrastructure projects

The first batch of investments by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will be announced on June 24 during its third board meeting, said the bank's President Jin Liqun on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh panel finds possible insider role in central bank cyber theft

Officials of Bangladesh Bank may have been involved in a brazen theft of $81 million from its account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank in February, the head of a government-appointed panel investigating the cyber heist told reporters on Monday.

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Bangladesh all set to become AIIB founding member as parliament passes bill

Bangladesh is now all set to become a founding member of the China initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as the country's parliament has passed a bill in this connection.

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China experienced in dealing with risks: premier

​Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday the government is experienced in dealing with various risks and has sufficient policies and tools.

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1st LD: Chinese president addresses AIIB opening ceremony

​The opening ceremony of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) launched here Saturday morning with Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance.

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Australia set for low house price growth

​Australian house price growth is set to come off the boil in 2016 due to low affordability and prudential regulations.

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Africa Economy: Yuan clearing house to boost Sino-Africa trade: official

​State-owned National Bank of Kenya (NBK) said its Chinese yuan clearing house which was launched in Nairobi last year will help to boost Sino-Kenya trade.