On June 8 ABN AMRO announced that it will acquire the branch network of Taitung Business Bank in Taiwan following a Government auction. ABN AMRO currently has five branches in Taiwan, this acquisition allows the bank to expand its network to 37. The sales and purchase agreement is expected to be signed within two weeks and the transaction is expected to close within 100 days of signing. (ABN AMRO Bank)

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