The failed deals

Headline: The failed dealsSource: EuromoneyDate: February 2001Author: Antony Currie Thus far, two mergers in Singapore’s Financial sector have failed to go through, and several cross-border ventures have gone awry. One merger hardly got past the rumour stage. Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation and Overseas Union Bank apparently explored a possible merger towards the end of 1999, […]

Headline: The failed deals
Source: Euromoney
Date: February 2001
Author: Antony Currie

Thus far, two mergers in Singapore’s Financial sector have failed to go through, and several cross-border ventures have gone awry. One merger hardly got past the rumour stage. Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation and Overseas Union Bank apparently explored a possible merger towards the end of 1999, calling off talks early in 2000.

The banks’ CEOs, Alex Au and Peter Seah, both professional bankers (which means not family members), apparently could not agree on terms for either price or control.






Access intelligence that drives action

To unlock this research, enter your email to log in or enquire about access