Lending & Credit
South Korean banks to reduce lending in Q3: survey
South Korean banks to reduce lending in Q3: survey
Credit risk scores for the sectors are likely to record an increase, says the Bank of Korea.
MUFG to expand lending business in Thailand with Grab investment
Chief executive Hironori Kamezawa hinted on shifts in their overseas strategy.
South Korean banks' delinquency rate shrinks in June: report
But this was due to more lending out rather than a decline in overdue loans.
China's credit growth peaks as PBOC brakes on easing
The gain will likely last for the short term.
Chinese banks should brace for bad loans: CBIRC
Outstanding non-performing loans totalled $514b in end-June.
Australian banks' loan deferral extension targets 'cliff' risks: Fitch
It will also give borrowers headroom to examine their financial conditions.
Australia's big banks to extend loan repayments for select customers
But customers who can resume paying their loans are required to do so.
HDFC Bank extends instant auto loan to Tier 2, 3 Indian cities
It will be available to clients with pre-approved offers.
Japan's bank lending surges at record pace in May
Pandemic-struck companies turn to loans to meet funding needs.
Siam Commercial Bank launches joint home loan scheme
It offers home loan options for Thai couples buying their first home with Sansiri.
Roadblocks ahead for Japanese banks as credit costs balloon
NPLs will rise as SME default rates stack up.
South Korean fresh loan rates up to 2.82% in May
The expansion follows four consecutive months of declines.
Pandemic may set back Indian banking sector's recovery for years
Nonperforming loans are expected to hit 13-14% of total loans for FY2020-21.
ADB inks $200m loan to improve Nepal's power supply
It will fund the reinforcement of Kathmandu Valley’s supply system.
Chart of the Week: Australian major banks' commercial property loan quality to deteriorate
Demand for consumer commercial real estate may weaken over the next two years.
GoBear allies with Mambu, CredoLab for short-term lending business
GoBear’s lending architecture will expand to the Philippines this year.
Taiwanese financial institutions' loans hike 0.67% at end-May
Annual growth rate rose to 5.71% due to reduced bank claims.
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