Lending & Credit

Australia’s big four banks' fossil fuel exposure remain in billions

They are exposed to methane emissions, which they do not measure separately.
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APAC credit limit approval rates steady at 81%

Trade has slowed globally with subdued investment and spending, Aon said.
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Malaysia’s private sector loans up 5.4% in May

Business loan growth accelerated whilst corporate bond growth moderated.
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South Korea's average deposit, loan interest rates fell in May

Interest rate on new deposits fell 8 basis points from a month earlier.
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Lenders in Asia Pacific may seek safe havens on geopolitical, tariff woes

Automakers and part suppliers are feeling the most heat from the tariffs.

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.

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.