Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) which outlined aggressive plans for expanding its US business last year is buying Bank of East Asia (BEA)’s business in the US, according to a statement issued by the bank. ICBC will acquire 80% interest in BEA USA from BEA for a total consideration of approximately US$140mn, while BEA will retain a 20%…
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