Lending & Credit
Thai finance firms seen missing loan targets on quality focus
Thai finance firms seen missing loan targets on quality focus
Finance companies are adopting a cautious tone on their lending policies, said UOBKH.
Asian banks risk weaker lending as rate hikes bite
Pressure could persist into 2027 because monetary policy changes take time to affect financing.
Chinese banks’ assets rise 6.6% in Q2
Insurance assets’ growth outpaced that of banks during the quarter.
Ping An Digital Bank offers collateral free loan to online businesses
The product only needs eligible invoices.
MocaMoca gets SEC confirmation to operate as Philippine lender
The SEC reportedly introduced a stricter compliance framework in 2026.
Hong Kong’s revolving credit line originations contract more slowly
The number of consumers carrying revolving line balances fell by 5.5%.
APAC financial services’ economic contribution can reach $4.8t by 2035
Financial institutions are expected to pour trillions in public infrastructure, energy, and data centres.
Liberty Financial’s originations growth to drive revenue expansion
Niche service offerings will help defend its customer base, S&P said.
AI raises bank fraud risks as Australia faces control gaps
AUSTRAC has found potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans.
Bank loans lose share in China's social financing
Direct financing gained momentum but has yet to offset weaker credit expansion.
Australia's crimes agency regulator flags systemic mortgage fraud
They uncovered inflated incomes and fabricated business activity to support loan applications.
Judo Bank seen sustaining strong earnings despite higher credit losses
Higher specific provisions have led to weaker asset quality.
MTC's cautious lending pays off with 16% Q2 profit growth
It beat UOBKH's forecast by 8%.
Indonesian banks’ loan growth expected at 8% to 10% in 2026 with slower H2 rise
Auto lending contracted, whilst MSME and consumer loans’ quality softened.
Four in five Philippine banks hold business lending rules steady in Q3
Nearly a third of lenders expect demand from companies to rise.
Singapore banks offload risk to private credit
Banks will continue to anchor relationship-based senior lending, KPMG said.
Indonesia’s liquidity release may boost bonds instead of loans
Banks are increasingly allocating funds towards short-term government bonds and securities.
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