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Malaysian banks see lending growth soften ahead of year end
Malaysian banks see lending growth soften ahead of year end
Deposit growth improved whilst loan growth may be around 5% for 2025.
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NAB offers loan relief, fee waivers to Aussie bushfire victims
Those directly impacted may also be eligible for credit card payment deferrals, amongst others.
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Philippine bank lending up 10.3% in October
But loans to non-citizens saw a faster rate of decline during the month.
What makes Malaysia and India more creditor friendly than the Philippines?
The Philippines is ‘unpredictable’ in enforcement of laws and resolution time.
Taiwanese banks’ profitability to weaken in 2026 as loans and wealth sales slow
Wealth management sales may moderate.
Thai banks brace for weaker 2026 earnings as rate cuts hit margins
Loan growth may pick-up but likely to stay in single digits, says Fitch.
Australia’s new mortgage caps unlikely to hit bank credit growth
The new limit may mitigate risks of significant increases in household debt.
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Hong Kong’s banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
APAC developing markets slated to see lower margins in 2026
Except for Japanese banks, which could see NIMs rise faster if monetary tightening is more aggressive than expected.
Mortgage competition between Aussie homeowners and investors heats up
First-time homeowners increasingly need to take on more debt to afford a house.
Which suburb in Australia leads in mortgage arrears?
Victoria and New South Wales are the only states represented in the highest-arrears list.
Weak household demand causes 82.9% drop in new Chinese bank loans
This was blamed on weak household loan demand, particularly short-term loans.
Indonesian banks, VinFast ink MOU to make EV ownership more accessible
They will develop attractive loan programs and develop faster credit approval processes.
Business loans in Thailand set to expand in Q4: survey
Lenders are expected to be more cautious of small SME borrowers, however.
UnionBank offers 0% installment plans in Ikea for credit card holders
For a minimum spend, cardholders can avail a 0% installment plan for 3 months.
Aussie mortgage holders and renters lead in unpaid card debt: survey
Mortgage payers owe A$1,342 on average, compared to homeowners owing A$787.
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