1.   Access would allow the banks to accept yuan deposits and make loans, boosting their business scope and earnings.

2.   Expansion of business scope of financial institutions.

3.   KEDAH Cement Holdings Bhd is scouting for opportunities to export cement to take advantage of the cheaper ringgit and to spread its business scope.

4.   Some have preferred to reduce the size of their assets and business scope after huge deposit runs, while others have strong support from foreign shareholders.