Lending & Credit

Hong Kong banks’ loans to mainland entities exceed 20%

This means that a slowdown and liquidity squeeze there could impact the banks’ asset quality in China.

Hong Kong banks’ loans to mainland entities exceed 20%

This means that a slowdown and liquidity squeeze there could impact the banks’ asset quality in China.

ABC establishes farming credit policy system

Agricultural Bank of China issued the Construction Plan on the 'Sannong' or farmers-agriculture-countryside credit policy system.

Taiwan banks’ US$9.67bn 2011 SME loans above target

SME loans have increased by US$53.33bn as of July 2011 since July 2005.

China's August lending tops market expectations

China's bank lending quickened to 548.5 billion yuan or $86 billion in August, topping market expectations of 500 billion yuan and rebounding from...

CIMB Islamic to boost group loans by contributing 19%

The lender believes global economic uncertainties would have lesser impact on Malaysia’s economy as it was largely driven by local demand.

China Development Bank seeks $400M onshore loan

China Development Bank is seeking a US$400 million three-year term loan for working capital, according to Reuters.

ANZ names Monica Chang loans syndication director

Chang is tasked to help the bank cover the Taiwanese market in greater depth.

China's top banks released US$21.9bn new CNY loans in August

The Big Four’s new yuan loans in August is significantly lower than July's $77.07bn.

Hong Leong to see increased NIM in 2012: study

Hong Leong Bank will see its net interest margin trend up in financial year 2012 with the full consolidation of EON Bank's higher yielding loans...

CIMB Islamic Bank anticipates up to 19% loan growth

CIMB Islamic Bankexpects a moderate total loan growth of between 15 per cent and 19 per cent for financial year 2011.

Japanese megabanks suffer from biggest swap declines after downgrade

Moody’s reduction to the country’s debt grade was the first in nine years.

Maybank benefits from re-focus to domestic growth: report

Maybank is benefiting from a re-focus to domestic growth for both corporate and consumer amid a volatile global market, Citi Investment Research said...

Loan delinquency ratio of Korean banks up in July

The loan delinquency ration of South Korean banks was up in July on account of seasonal factors, according to the Financial Supervisory Service . Th...

Outlook on Vietnamese banks negative over the next 12-18 months

Vietnam’s accommodative monetary policy has resulted in high inflation and prohibitive borrowing costs.

Singapore bank loans grew 2% in July

75% of the S$7.5b rise in loans came from the business segment.

People’s Bank of China extends required reserves on banks’ margin deposits

Such deposits have a similar effect as 100-150bp reserve requirement ratio hikes.

India banks cautious on mounting bad loans

Slowdown in sectors such as real estate fuelled more concerns of a potential further rise in asset quality issues.