Fubon plans aggressive expansion in China

Fubon Financial Holdings is considering opening 200 branches in Fujian province. The Taiwan-based company cited improved relations with the mainland as a justification for the move. Fubon is also interested in possible mergers and acquisitions in China’s fund management industry. Fubon President Victor Kung said that the firm plans to apply for a fund management [...]

Airbus signs financing pact with CDB Leasing

Airbus and China’s CDB Leasing have agreed to cooperate on aircraft leasing and financing projects over five years. Airbus said CDB Leasing would provide up to $4 billion in financing for airlines over five years according to a memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies. CDB Leasing will provide financing for all Airbus aircraft [...]

Beijing Automotive to place Opel bid soon

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding will present a detailed bid to General Motors (GM) for its Opel unit in Europe within a few days. Beijing Automotive held discussions with beleaguered GM over the Opel unit last week and is currently working out details for a bid. However, GM in May signed a memorandum of understanding to [...]