Lending & Credit
NPL ratio of Chinese commercial banks remains at 0.9%
The NPL ratio of China's commercial banks at the end of June remains unchanged from the end of the first quarter at 0.9 percent.
NPL ratio of Chinese commercial banks remains at 0.9%
The NPL ratio of China's commercial banks at the end of June remains unchanged from the end of the first quarter at 0.9 percent.
Bad debt ratio of 18 Korean bank slips in Q2
The bad debt ratio of 18 South Korean banks fell in the second quarter from three months earlier.
Thai banks set standards on lending to condo developers
Commercial banks in Thailand are more inclined to focus on medium-sized to large property developers, which are less likely to default, bank...
ICICI Bank cautious about lending
ICICI Bank has become picky about lending to power and infrastructure projects, stopped motorcycle loans and has stopped offering new credit cards.
Chinese banks extend US$84.9b new loans in July
This is over 20% below the market forecast of US$108 billion.
Philippine bank lending increases 14.9% in 1H
Total outstanding loans among Philippine banks grew 14.9 percent to P2.95 trillion at the end of the first semester.
Maybank targets double-digit growth for prepaid cards
Maybank expects to issue 10,000 prepaid cards within the next 12 months as it targets double-digit growth in the sector within three to four years.
Indian banks face more farm loan defaults
A massive drought is leading to a wave of farm loan defaults that threatens to boost the non-performing loans of Indian banks. The Reserve Bank of...
Australian banks accused of cheating on home loans
A consumer advocate has accused Australian banks before a Senate inquiry of providing home loans to those who can't afford home loans, and tampering...
Household loan growth hits 4-month low among Korean banks
Household loans grew at the slowest pace in four months in July among South Korean banks as the growth of mortgage lending eased amid a tepid...
S. Korea's Eximbank raises credit line with Russia's OAO Sberbank
The Export-Import Bank of Korea raised its credit line with Russia's OAO Sberbank to help finance South Korean companies' business projects.
Private sector credit in APAC to reach 148% of GDP by end-2012
The rapidly rising leverage will constrain the banks' upward rating momentum, says Fitch.
BDO to establish US$2 billion EMTN program
BDO Unibank, the Philippines’ largest bank in terms of assets, looks to lower funding costs.
Philippines' Security Bank posts 29% loan growth
Expansion in various industries pushed Security Bank's loan portfolio up by 29 percent in the first half of 2012.
Chinese banks move to finance local businesses
Banks are being encouraged to stimulate China’s economic growth at the local level by lending more to local governments and business firms.
Thai loan growth to continue in Q3
Banks and non-bank institutions will continue to experience loan growth in the third, to a June survey by the Bank of Thailand.
Bank of India picks seven banks for $175M loan
Bank of India is mandating a seven-bank group for a $175m two-year loan.
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