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Citigroup to pay Pandit, Havens over $15m each
Posted by Sun, Nov 11 2012 07:00 am
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NEW YORK: Citigroup said it will pay $15.5 million to Vikram Pandit, its former chief executive who resigned from company last month, as well as to his top deputy.
Addressing the problems of the SCBs
Posted by Sat, Nov 10 2012 11:19 am
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Fahmida Khatun concluding her three-part write-up on the 'State of governance in the banking sector: Dealing with the recent shocks
The recent financial scam is an eye-opening incidence for all associated with the banking sector as well as the policymakers exposing the inherent weaknesses of ...
BDBL selling foreclosed plots at throwaway prices Political pressure plays its part in the acts
Posted by Sat, Nov 10 2012 11:11 am
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The state-owned Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL) is selling out foreclosed land at rates far below the market prices, people familiar with the matter have told the FE.
HSBC investigates alleged loss of client data in Jersey
Posted by Sat, Nov 10 2012 11:07 am
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HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, said on Friday it was investigating the alleged loss of data for clients in Jersey but had not been notified of any investigation by tax authorities.
IMF urges permanent fix to US ‘fiscal cliff’
Posted by Sat, Nov 10 2012 10:55 am
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WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the United States to quickly reach an agreement on a permanent fix to avoid automatic tax hikes and spending cuts early next year, saying a stop-gap solution could be harmful to the global economy.
HSBC lends $60m to Power Grid Company
Posted by Sat, Nov 10 2012 06:50 am
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HSBC Bangladesh yesterday struck a deal with Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd (PGCB) to provide $60 million to help the state-run company improve its transmission network.
The British banking giant's credit facility includes $24 million in term loans.
Islami Bank holds employees’ confce
Posted by Sat, Nov 10 2012 06:39 am
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Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has organised employees conference of Rangpur zone at Rangpur Zilla Parisad Community Center Friday.
BASIC Bank opens branch at Mathbaria
Posted by Fri, Nov 09 2012 05:11 am
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BASIC Bank Limited opened its 56th branch equipped with online facilities at Mathbaria in Perojpur Thursday.
NBL opens new branch in Shariatpur
Posted by Fri, Nov 09 2012 05:04 am
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National Bank Limited opened the 160th branch at Goshairhat in Shariatpur Thursday.
Southeast Bank opens new branch in Khulna
Posted by Fri, Nov 09 2012 04:55 am
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The 88th branch of Southeast Bank Limited was opened at Sir Iqbal Road in Khulna recently.