Lending & Credit
Credit unions could see up to $10b uplift by closing tech gaps
Credit unions could see up to $10b uplift by closing tech gaps
They will have to overcome weaker digital sales and outdated platforms.
Australia probes debt firms over term breaches and poor service
They may be failing to meet agreement terms or charging high fees, amongst others.
Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target
Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.
Property strains weighs on CMB Wing Lung’s asset quality: Moody’s
Fee income will support the bank’s profitability
Indonesia consumer loan growth may slow as banks tighten risk rules
CGS International observed higher rejection rates and mortgage rate increases.
Westpac eases home loan rules for self-employed Australians
It now requires only one year of income records, rather than the previous two.
Chinese yuan loans, deposits rose in H1 2025
Outstanding yuan loans grew 7.1% to $37.41t.
South Korean banks to tighten household lending standards in Q3
This was due to the strengthening of household debt regulations.
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Credit costs and nonperforming loans remain stable for the banking sector.
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
It plans to grow its sustainable finance capabilities to support regional and national plans.
China and Egypt strengthen cooperation on settlements, CBDCs
They are enhancing cooperation in local currency settlement.
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
The coverage ratio rose during the month.
South Korean banks’ deposits and household loans expanded in June
Corporate loans and asset management funds fell.
Tight liquidity and weak credit appetite slows Indonesia’s loan growth
The central bank may cut rates further to support liquidity.
Only 1 in 10 CBA home loan customers reduced repayments after rate cut
Those in New South Wales were most likely to opt for the reduced repayments.
Thailand’s SCB surpasses sustainable finance target
It has disbursed THb180b, already past the THB150b target.
Malaysia’s banks log 5.3% loan growth in May with construction boost
This was offset by a slight decelration in working capital loans, said UOB Kay Hian.
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