SINGAPORE -- Singapore's United Overseas Bank said on Friday it will acquire Citigroup's consumer banking businesses in four Southeast Asian countries, a major consolidation of the banking sector in a region where digital services are becoming increasingly important.
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A UOB branch in Singapore. The bank's acquisition of Citigroup's consumer banking businesses in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam enables it to instantly expand its customer base from 2.9 million retail customers to 5.3 million in the four markets. © Reuters
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