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Indonesian banks strong enough without merger

They can build on geographical reach to retain an advantage, says Bank Negara head

Published Thu, Feb 5, 2015 · 09:50 PM
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INDONESIA'S biggest banks, among the world's most profitable, are strong enough to face down overseas rivals without the need to merge to cope with South-east Asia's economic integration, said the head of state lender PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).

Indonesian banks can build on their geographical reach within the sprawling ar…

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