News for '-shanghai-banking-corporation'

HSBC eyes banking biz beyond metros

HSBC eyes banking biz beyond metros

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is exploring opportunities beyond metro cities to expand its commercial banking business in India.

Rs 5.5 lakh-fine on HSBC for unfair trade practice

Rs 5.5 lakh-fine on HSBC for unfair trade practice

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum pulled up the bank saying that HSBC's act was not only 'motivated by commercial gains', but also by a 'malicious mind' to 'settle scores' with the complainant, who was a former employee, for challenging his termination in a labour court.

HSBC's takeover of RBS India assets falls through

HSBC's takeover of RBS India assets falls through

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The deal fell as the transaction deadline expired. RBS said that it will wind-down its banking operations in the country.

Where is regulator's response to charges about HSBC?

Where is regulator's response to charges about HSBC?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Government has refused to acknowledge Arvind Kejriwal's charges.

Lessons from the HSBC money laundering mess

Lessons from the HSBC money laundering mess

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The many ways in which the fast-expanding bank got it wrong on money laundering.

YES Bank in race to acquire RBS' retail assets

YES Bank in race to acquire RBS' retail assets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The move comes after RBS failed to close a deal involving sale of its India retail assets to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

He is HSBC's banker to India's wealthy

He is HSBC's banker to India's wealthy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

It is not often that you find a mechanical engineer leading the private banking business of a foreign bank in India.

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Indians want to have a little more clarity and certainty before they invest, says Naina Lal Kidwai, Executive Director, HSBC Limited and Country Head, HSBC India.

Global banker returns to head IndusInd arm

Global banker returns to head IndusInd arm

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Before joining IndusInd Bank, he was the regional head of RBS' corporate solutions business in Asia Pacific region and was based in Singapore.

HSBC to cut jobs in India

HSBC to cut jobs in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The move is aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.

'India is the core market for RBS'

'India is the core market for RBS'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

In an interview with Malvika Joshi and Somasroy Chakraborty, Madan Menon, RBS' chief executive for Singapore and Southeast Asia and head of global banking and markets in India, shares the bank's plans.

Non-reporting of HSBC a/c:Indian-American indicted

Non-reporting of HSBC a/c:Indian-American indicted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Wisconsin-based Dr Arvind Ahuja, a board certified neurosurgeon, wire transferred and maintained millions of dollars in bank accounts in India and the Bailiwick of Jersey at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd, according to the indictment.

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The move comes at a time when four foreign banks - Standard Chartered, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, American Express and Citibank -- have moved the Supreme Court with a special leave petition and the hearing for admission of SPL is on September 8. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue before finalising its recommendations. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue.

HSBC keen on retail broking

HSBC keen on retail broking

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is looking at entering the retail broking business to benefit from the rapidly growing middle class investors in India. It may scout for an existing retail broking house to hasten the pace of setting up business.

HSBC plans non-banking arm in India

HSBC plans non-banking arm in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is in the process of setting up a non-banking financial company to cater to new market segments

HSBC may invest $400 mn in India

HSBC may invest $400 mn in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is looking at investing over $400 million in India with organic growth driving expansion.

HSBC buys 73% in IL&FS Investmart

HSBC buys 73% in IL&FS Investmart

Rediff.com19 May 2008

HSBC has acquired the stake from E*Trade Mauritius ( 43.85 per cent) and an additional 29.36 per cent stake from IL&FS. In addition, HSBC has paid a non- compete fee of Rs 82.45 crore ($19.4 million) for a three-year period to IL&FS.

Kidwai takes over HSBC reins

Kidwai takes over HSBC reins

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Top-level reshuffle at HSBC India

Top-level reshuffle at HSBC India

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd on Thursday announced several top-level executive moves and new assignments for its India operations.

Tisco to get $300 mn IFC loan

Tisco to get $300 mn IFC loan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Tata Iron and Steel Company on Friday said it has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Corporation for availing a $300 million loan to fund its future projects.

Credit card cos prefer print to TV

Credit card cos prefer print to TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

HSBC to up sales force by 400

HSBC to up sales force by 400

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Hurdles block acquisition spree

Hurdles block acquisition spree

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Actis sells 5% stake in UTI Bank to FIIs

Actis sells 5% stake in UTI Bank to FIIs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Actis has sold off its five per cent stake in UTI Bank to foreign institutional investors for Rs 130 per share.

HSBC buys 14.6% UTI Bank pie

HSBC buys 14.6% UTI Bank pie

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Reserve Bank of India has turned down Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd's plans to pick up about 20 per cent stake in UTI Bank by restricting its approval for acquisition of only 14.6 per cent stake

HSBC eyeing regional banks

HSBC eyeing regional banks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

UTI-I not to sale stake in UTI Bank

UTI-I not to sale stake in UTI Bank

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

UTI-I will not offload its holding in UTI Bank Ltd and instead be part of the UTI brand to exploit business synergies.

HSBC offer to open on Jan 31

HSBC offer to open on Jan 31

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has announced that its open offer for acquiring additional 20 per cent in UTI Bank at Rs 90 per share.

HSBC India net up 32% in FY04

HSBC India net up 32% in FY04

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in India has reported a 32 per cent rise in net profit (after extraordinary expenses) to Rs 197.8 crore (Rs 1.98 billion) for the fiscal ended March 31, 2004.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Of the total 53,334 cases of frauds reported during 2008-09 and 2018-19 fiscal years, involving a whopping Rs 2.05 lakh crore, a highest of 6,811 cases were reported by the ICICI Bank.

RIL raises $750 mn from overseas market

RIL raises $750 mn from overseas market

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

2nd time within a few days RIL has hit the forex debt market.

StanChart is most profitable foreign bank in India

StanChart is most profitable foreign bank in India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The foreign lender's profit after tax was Rs 2,960 crore

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Ratnakar Bank to absorb RBS' employees involved in three businesses

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A major criticism of the new law is that it can become an instrument of abuse as it confers the tax enforcement authorities with strong discretionary powers, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles