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China Bank eyes 50 new branches in 2015

By Ted P. Torres | December 27, 2014 - 12:00am

China Banking Corp. is planning to open 50 new branches in 2015, to bring its total branch network to 520.

Business

China Bank steps up expansion of thrift unit

By Ted P. Torres | September 23, 2014 - 12:00am

China Bank Savings (CBS), the thrift unit of China Banking Corp., is expected to operate over 100 branches by yearend.

Banking

China Bank seeks extension of merger with Pampanga bank

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 6, 2013 - 12:00am

China Banking Corp., a commercial bank arm of the Sy group, has asked for a six-month extension to complete the merger of its subsidiary China Bank Savings Bank (CBS) with Unity Bank, a Pampanga-based rural ban...

Business

China Bank, IFC ink deal for financing green projects

By Ted P. Torres | June 3, 2012 - 12:00am

China Banking Corp. has joined the green financing bandwagon as it signed an agreement with the International Finance Corp. (IFC) last Friday.

Business

SEC approves hike in China Bank capital

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | September 5, 2005 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved China Banking Corp.’s plan to raise its authorized capital stock to P10 billion from P5 billion. The capital increase is intended to cover the bank’s...

Business