S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings is an American credit rating agency. It is considered the largest of the Big Three credit-rating agencies, which also include Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. It publishes financial research and analysis on stocks, bonds, and commodities.
Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
Most Southeast Asian lenders have little need to follow, says S&P Global.
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S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
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The next five years will determine the industry’s AI adoption journey.
Banks’ AI adoption to shape cost and revenue advantage
An AI-gap may emerge amongst global banks depending on their adoption journeys, says S&P.
Why Indian banks are seen to absorb loan losses
S&P also said earnings are likely to moderate but remain above long-term averages.
Australian mutual banks may offset costs through process automation
It could help banks sustain their historical loan growth of about 6%.
Global banks’ credit losses expected to rise by 7% in 2025
About 80% of global banking groups have stable rating outlooks.
Hangzhou Finance and Investment cuts property asset dependence
S&P also forecasts HFIG’s debt-to-adjusted total equity (ATE) ratio to improve.
Bank Australia eyes growth with AUB buy
Currently, AUL is expected to continue supporting AUB until the transfer is complete.
Techcombank to sustain strong loan growth
It is also expected to maintain a risk-adjusted capital (RAC) ratio of 5.0 to 5.5%.
Australian banks' credit risk rises amidst high debt, economic uncertainty
National Australia Bank reported an 8.1% decline in cash earnings.
APAC lenders turn picky amidst trade disputes
China, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea may be most impacted.
APAC banks face potential impact from falling property prices
China’s declining property sales and home prices signal weakened confidence.
Crackdown may slow Vietnam banking processes: S&P
Vietnamese bank’s failure reveals corruption, fraud and violations in sector.
Citic Group’s liquidity ‘sufficient’ for Huarong Financial buyout
By 2023, cash in hand of $3.7b was enough to cover the acquisition.
APAC banks face mounting credit losses from property exposure
Credit losses could rise 7% to $490b in 2023, S&P Global Ratings projected.
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