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Malaysian banks to adopt two-phase approach to Basel II

Malaysian banks will adopt a two-phase approach in complying with the Basel II Capital Accord, says Bank Negara Malaysia’s governor. The first phase will begin in January 2008 when all banks are expected to adopt a standardised approach to credit...

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United Base to help SMEs procure loans

United Base Consultancy Sdn Bhd, the financial consultant specialist, is keen to assist small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in procuring…


International Factors (Singapore) appoints new chief

International Factors (Singapore) (IFS)- now controlled by Lim Hua Min's Phillip Securities - has a new chief. In a statement…

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Credit Guarantee Corp’s bad debt provision up 150%

Start-up businesses were badly hit by the tough economic environment last year, as evidenced from the sharp increase seen in…


DBP sets up e-market for SMEs’ receivables

The state-controlled Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will launch a new marketplace this month for receivables of small- and…

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Price may cause Government to drop currency swap deal...

The government said it may dump the proposed currency swap deal with the Asian Development Bank if the multilateral agency…


Siam General Factoring Plc's buys expertise in merger

Siam General Factoring Plc's purchase of Global Thai Finance will bring financial expertise to the former and a backdoor listing…


SMEs take advantage of zero import tariff

Malaysian companies, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have started to take advantage of the zero import tariff on Hong…

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SMEs expect higher revenue 2004, but not profit growth

Singapore's small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are expecting an increase in sales this year, but they don't expect this to…

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SMEs lack knowledge of intellectual property rules

Many local businesses and institutions are not in a position to benefit from intellectual property (IP) because of their lack…


Economic growth expected to exceed government forecast

Singapore is poised for its strongest economic growth in 4 years. The Singapore economy is expected to grow at the…


Opportunities for SMEs

Sarawak ranks high among other States in Malaysia that generated investments for the country last year with a contribution of…

SMEs and consumers help likely bank loan growth by...

Bank loans may grow by about 6 per cent this year, the strongest yet six years after the regional financial…

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