Lending & Credit
India retail credit expands as unsecured sourcing jumps 26%
India retail credit expands as unsecured sourcing jumps 26%
Personal loans’ AUM rose whilst credit card AUMs dipped in Q1 FY2027.
2 days ago
Mongolian banks face margin squeeze despite mining tailwind
Banks face tighter monetary measures and strong competition, said Fitch.
2 days ago
CIMB Islamic debuts Lite-i card with fixed 14% rate
For a minimum spend, they can avail a 0% installment plan for a six-month period.
4 days ago
Baiduri Bank launches $2b Euro Medium Term Note programme
It broadens the bank’s reach to international institutional investors.
5 days ago
Business demand drives 5.7% Malaysian credit rise
SME loan growth, mortgages, hire-purchase, and credit cards moderated in August.
5 days ago
India's digital rupee struggles with retail but shines in wholesale
Its programmability can be used in disbursing credit and government securities settlements.
6 days ago
Mizuho and IFC launch $1b supply chain finance facility for APAC SMEs
IFC will provide up to $500m in risk-sharing for supply chain finance instruments.
China bank recapitalisation hits weak credit demand
Capital injections will strengthen major banks’ buffers, but subdued household and corporate borrowing remains the bigger constraint on loan growth.
Skyro secures Malaysia digital moneylending license
It will offer cash loans and introduce other credits products over time.
SMBC targets green debt expansion via Climate Bonds Initiative deal
It also said that certain categories in its finance framework are aligned with the Climate Bonds’ criteria.
MNC Bank rolls out 3 credit cards with JCB and Kawasaki
One card offers a complimentary towing service and 10% discount on spare parts.
Antom taps three DOKU executives to lead Southeast Asia operations
Alsagoff is head of product for Antom SEA whilst Yeo will head Antom Philippines.
Citi partners HDBank to boost Vietnam trade finance
They plan to share insights and organise training programs and workshops.
Bank Negara Malaysia urged to cut reserves to spur green lending: think tank
The central bank is also encouraged to offer preferential rates to banks for green loans.
Thai SME loans shrink 16 quarters as credit access gap widens
About 1 in 5 SMEs still need funding from loan sharks.
ASIC fines Fundo Loans for falsely advertising no credit check loans
ASIC said that Fundo conducted credit checks on some loan applications.
Indonesia private banks cautious on loan growth: UOBKH
Funding conditions have improved since Q2, although costs remained elevated.
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