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Indonesia loan growth slows with drawdown delays, NPLs under scrutiny
Indonesia loan growth slows with drawdown delays, NPLs under scrutiny
Malaysia-based investors are watching for signs of a recovery going into FY2026F.
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GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
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China’s interest subsidies unlikely to boost credit demand: BofA
Loan growth for household loans and corporate loans were lower in August than a year earlier.
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BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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Malaysian banks to sustain profits despite slower loan growth
S&P expects loan growth to slow to 4%-5% over the next two years.
Hong Kong banks may boost tax loan campaigns as Fed rate cut looms
Demand for debt consolidation may also rise.
Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
Malaysian banks keep impaired loan ratios low as capital stays strong
Borrowers' repayment capacity continued to be sustained, the central bank said.
Which bank brands are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?
Top brands are those with wealth management expertise and international reach.
APAC banks keep strong footing as equity prices hit record highs
Optimism persists despite several risks to credit conditions remaining elevated, said S&P.
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs
OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.
Vietnam’s lenders bolstered by reforms and foreign direct investment
The direct impact of tariffs on the banking sector should be manageable, S&P said.
APAC card payments to hit $39.6t by 2029 on improved infrastructure
In markets with low adoption, cards compete with QR payments and inadequate infrastructure.
Reward programs spur credit and charge cards usage in Japan
Credit card acceptance across merchants had also expanded in recent years.
ASEAN Islamic finance industry to cross $1t in 2026
Assets are concentrated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei with limited presence in other markets.
Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks
Credit losses may rise in the next 12-24 months but still better than averages.
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