Lending & Credit
Business loans growth slows to 8.2% as nonresident credit falls
Business loans growth slows to 8.2% as nonresident credit falls
Philippines loans decelerate amidst 10.4% nonresident decline.
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Mortgage loan growth moderates as APAC policies tighten
Eligible cover assets rose in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Korea.
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India deposits grow 9.75% as credit demand accelerates
Non food-industry borrowing reached $21b, reflecting stronger corporate financing needs.
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NAB says 3 in 4 home loan customers use offset accounts
Keeping money in an offset can cut around $74,000 in interest, the bank noted.
Emerging market banks’ loan growth hit 12% in H1 2025
Emerging market banks’ loan growth hit 12% in H1 2025
Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia
The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.
Citi and DEG provides $76m loan to Shriram Finance for underserved lending
It will be used for MSMEs, EVs, food security, and women lending.
Hong Kong mortgage accounts up 3.6% in Q4 as lower rates trigger demand
Improved affordability might drive new mortgages or refinancing activity.
Malaysia's corporate lending slumps to 3.8% as 24-month credit gains unwind
Total credit, including bonds, still accelerated to 5.5% year on year by the end of January 2026.
India amends ECB loan rules
It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Lending for commercial complexes shrunk for the 14th straight month.
Malaysian bank lending rises 5% on more business loans
Business loans rose 4% whilst household loans grew 5.6%.
Westpac rolls out Book a Banker tool for home loan appointments
It will be expanded to St.George, BankSA, and Bank of Melbourne in the coming months.
Citi forms AI Infrastructure Banking team to tap $3t financing opportunity
The team aims to provide debt financing to fund data centres and other infra capacity.
Vietnam banks to weather risks with 16% credit growth target 'reasonable'
Actual loan growth may exceed previous years even as it does not hit the official target.
SME loan 4.1% slump weighs on Thai bank earnings
Overall credit outstanding fell 1.1% year on year across licensed banks and subsidiaries.
Filipinos outside capital favour loan apps and microloans over credit cards
The majority expressed willingness to access educational materials to improve their finances.
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