Singapore’s third largest bank, United Overseas Bank (UOBH.SI), said it has reached a deal to buy HSBC’s (HSBA.L) banknotes business in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Beijing and Taiwan for US$15 million($20 million).
“HSBC will work with UOB to facilitate the signing of new contracts between UOB and customers and staff of HSBC’s banknotes business,” UOB said in a statement to the Singapore Exchange.
“The transaction is expected to significantly grow UOB’s banknotes business in the region,” the Singapore lender added.

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