Lending & Credit
You won't believe how bad Asia's nonperforming loans are
Slower GDP, higher interest rates.
Bangkok Bank eyes 5-7% loan growth in 1Q
But it could get worse.
Philippines' lending activities up 19.4% to PHP3.8t in February
Faster growth than previous record.
Thai banks report flat industry loans in February
Deposits up a measly 1.3%.
Thai banks mull offering relief packages for SMEs amidst rising economic woes
Non-performing loans for SMEs feared to rise.
Siam Commercial Bank loans up 3.3% in 4Q13
Thanks to strong growth in these areas.
Jingle those bells: we are off for Christmas!
Santa is on his sleigh and the elves won't be back until Jan 6.
Asia-Pac insurers seen to splurge US$18.1b on technology next year
That's 5.6% more than previous forays.
Singapore banks' big 3 basking in business loans boom
Can it offset sluggish mortgage loans?
Why Singapore's 30-40% drop in mortgage approvals is bad news for UOB
Impact will be seen in 2H14.
Here are 3 charts to prove Singapore banks' ugly loan growth in October
Housing loan growth slowest in 4 years.
Why Singapore banks suffered a mild deposit contraction in October
Due to SGD appreciation and QE.
Total bank lending in Singapore up 1.4% in October
Here's the main growth driver.
CITIC Bank International anticipates high double digit growth in tax loan
More cash-milking loan projects underway.
Chinese banks' bad loans rocket to eight year high
Fuels fears of excessive and massive debt.
China imposes stricter LGFV issuance rules
Issues new criteria for denying filings.