Lending & Credit

Why Chinese shadow banking activity stopped growing in 1H17

Nominal GDP also grew faster than shadow banking assets.

Why Chinese shadow banking activity stopped growing in 1H17

Nominal GDP also grew faster than shadow banking assets.

Thai banks' NPLs likely rose to 3.75% in 3Q17

The sector’s earnings may have risen by only 1%.

Japanese megabanks' overseas asset risks escalate

More than 70% of the banks' overseas loans were to non-Japanese clients.

China's outstanding WMP balance down by around 10% so far this year

The shadow banking crackdown is finally showing some results.

Are fixed rate mortgages Singapore banks' response to FFR hike delays?

UOB, HSBC, and DBS recently launched 3-year fixed rate home loan packages.

Why Singapore banks will still be laden with O&G woes

Every 10bps increase in credit cost estimate will cause a 7% cut in net profits.

Shadow banking risks focused on China's regional lenders

Rust belt banks use shadow banking to conceal their bad loan status.

Here's how China's shadow banking sector evolved over the years

The regulators and financial institutions seemingly have played a “Whack-A-Mole” game, says BBVA.

What will drive Singapore banks' sharp loan growth recovery?

The 7.6% growth in July was a significant improvement from the low of -2.7% in May 2016.

Chart of the Week: Shadow banking in China more than doubled since 2012

Shadow banking assets reached US$9.5t in 2016, but growth is finally slowing down.

Is China making progress in reining in shadow bank growth?

The enhanced regulation is finally showing some results.