INDONESIA - BANKING - BTPN ACQUISITION: For merged with Islamic unit

www.bisnis.com - JAKARTA: PT National Savings Bank Ltd. are considering acquiring a small bank which will be merged with Islamic business units. Director of National Savings Bank (BTPN) Jerry Ng said the company is not ready to realize the plan this year, because the possibility of acquisition will be conducted in the coming year. "Sharia yes, we want sharia developed. Apparently not this year.