Lending & Credit
Australia’s big four banks' fossil fuel exposure remain in billions
Australia’s big four banks' fossil fuel exposure remain in billions
They are exposed to methane emissions, which they do not measure separately.
APAC credit limit approval rates steady at 81%
Trade has slowed globally with subdued investment and spending, Aon said.
Malaysia’s private sector loans up 5.4% in May
Business loan growth accelerated whilst corporate bond growth moderated.
South Korea's average deposit, loan interest rates fell in May
Interest rate on new deposits fell 8 basis points from a month earlier.
Lenders in Asia Pacific may seek safe havens on geopolitical, tariff woes
Automakers and part suppliers are feeling the most heat from the tariffs.
IndoStar gains approvals to sell Niwas Housing Finance for $203.7m
It secured an NOC from the National Housing Bank.
Krungsri and Schneider Electric promote energy efficiency in SMEs
They will develop advanced energy technologies alongside financial solutions in Thailand.
SCB extends $537.6m credit for SC Asset’s 17 premium housing projects
The bank sees opportunities in high-potential segments in the housing market.
India lowers priority sector lending obligation of small finance banks
It is now just 60% overall, although flexible allocation is now just 20%.
Japan’s SMBC invests in biotechnology fund
ANV aims to create global biotech companies of Japanese origin.
SoKor, Taiwan, Thailand's banks face deteriorating outlook on trade exposures
These three have hig export exposure and sales to the US.
Shoko Chukin Bank face high problem loans but profitability improving
The higher problem loans ratio may be due to its focus on the SME segment.
India’s new gold-backed loan rules changes competitive landscape
Lenders will have to gauge repayment capability using income and cash flows.
Mizuho has given out JPY40.3t in sustainable finance loans in 5 years
The bank expects to have reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%.
Bank Central Asia prioritises margin stabilisation over aggressive loan growth
Its LDR and cost-to-income ratio are the lowest amongst its peers, UOBKH said.
Banks ramped up fossil fuel financing in 2024
Amongst Asian banks, Mizuho Financial and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are on top of the list.
Nanyang Commercial Bank still weighed down by property risks in 2025
The de-risking process is expected to take a longer time, Moody’s said.
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