Lending & Credit

China admits financial sector difficulties

But will implement targeted measures.

China admits financial sector difficulties

But will implement targeted measures.

Chinese banks up lending to SMEs

Will also improve financial environment for these firms.

Philippine central bank won't impose new lending restrictions

Real demand is seen behind growing demand for real-estate lending.

No scrapping of China’s bank deposit rate ceiling before 2015

Emplacing a deposit insurance system takes priority.

Chinese banks boost green financing for green projects

Supports drive to promote ecological progress and curb pollution.

Over producing industries not being starved of loans

Chinese government denies ordering halt in lending.

Property loans by Chinese banks surge 130% in H1

Stands at US$212 billion from US$92 billion year-on-year.

Growing household debt in Singapore worries banks

Many households overborrowing in the property market.

Bank funding slows in South Korea

Low interest margins putting a brake on growth.

China abolishes banks’ floor lending rates

Critics say move not a breakthrough in rate liberalization.

Renminbi-denominated deposits in Taiwan fall in June

First monthly drop since OBU scheme began July 2011.

India hikes interest rates again

Part of frantic effort to stop rupee’s plunge.

Chinese banks boost loans to SMEs

Lending hits US$2.58 trillion in May.