Asia Pacific next private bank acquisition hotspot: KPMGBY AAP | WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2004 8:20AMThe Asia Pacific region is likely to be a hotspot for acquisitions by private banks in the next few years, according to accounting firm KPMG. |
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