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CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB and the KL city hall will also host events, festivals, and even public arc initiatives.
APAC banks face additional $180b losses as oil shock hits credit
Currently, Middle East exposures are low and indirect exposures are manageable, said S&P.
Why Asian borrowing rises as lower rates lift demand
CareEdge says liquidity support is helping domestic activity and loan expansion across select markets
BSP offers loan relief measures to ease energy price pressures
The BSP also asked FIs to temporarily suspend online banking and e-money service fees and charges.
China lending misses expectations on weaker corporate and household demand
Geopolitical tensions are adding to uncertainty, said BofA Global Research.
Chinese banks grow earnings 2.3% in 2025 as margin pressures ease
State-owned enterprises outperformed joint stock banks in revenue, net profit, and fee income growth.
Taiwan banks’ loans and NPLs up in February
The NPL ratio was the same as in January, but 0.01 ppt lower than in February 2025.
SMFG completes acquisition of US-based Air Lease Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation now holds 47.51% of voting rights.
Thai banks face asset stress on risky borrower exposure
Over a fifth of Thai loans are exposed to highly leveraged large corporations.
CIMB offers up to 6-month relief for customers hit by Middle East conflict
Business customers can access customised restructuring and rescheduling solutions.
NAB ‘stress-tests’ 200,000 businesses as fuel costs surge
Fewer than 2% of calls to the business care team focused on fuel pressures.
How can Vietnam lenders manage liquidity stress?
The loan-deposit growth gap pushes banks toward risky wholesale funding.
Chinese banks report weak profit amidst mixed margin trends
Gross loan growth was in the single digits, same as fee income.
Philippine bank lending accelerates to 9.5% growth in February
Loans for residents and business activities expanded during the month.
MUFG to build models for film and animation loans
MUFG will design models for valuation and completion guarantees needed to secure loans.
Malaysia credit to private non-financial firms rises 5.5% in January
The digital lending solutions market to reach a value of $4.2b by the end of 2025.
Vietnam lenders shift to behavioural data to judge loan applicants
They measure the sales, staff numbers, and inventory turnover in SMEs, for example.
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