Lending & Credit
Indonesia reports bank loans surge
Bankers attribute increase to country's increasing business investment and infrastructure development.
Indonesia reports bank loans surge
Bankers attribute increase to country's increasing business investment and infrastructure development.
HDFC brings back its teaser loans
Home loans have rates from 8.25% in 2010-2011 to 9% in 2012 to maintain market position.
China's top 4 banks lent $125bln in Q1
ICBC led with $39.5bln loans as upward trend in lending is seen to continue this year.
7 of Taiwan`s top-10 syndicated banks are gov`t-linked
Country’s total loans of top-10 syndicated lenders amounted to US$2.5bln led by Taiwan Cooperative at US$544mln.
China regulator urges banks to readjust lending
Lenders asked to practice strict control on lending for construction raw materials to avoid loan overcapacity.
Bank of Taiwan expects higher loan growth
Lender sees funding of Taiwan’s rail project and improved relationship with foreign banks as growth drivers.
China Construction to tighten grip on overseas operations
US$1bln exposure to Dubai World prompted lender to strictly control its bonds and loan investments abroad.
Indonesia seeks Bank Rakyat - Bank Agro deal
Deal can boost BRI’s micro-credit business to 33% or more as it absorbs Bank Agro’s customers.
Krung Thai sees loan growth exceeding 7% target
Yet lender decided to focus on short-term loans amidst nation's continuing political uncertainties.
Chinese banks strong enough to endure bad loans
Despite forecast of 20% rise in 2010 loans, NPL and other problem loans ratio are expected to remain below 10% for the next two years.
China regulator cautions top banks on risks
Government wary that uncontrolled lending can increase bad loans and form asset bubbles.
State Bank of India mulls issuing retail bonds
Lender's launching of $11mln to $22mln seen as alternative way to bolster credit needs.
CIMB eyes 12% loans growth in 2010
Mortgage sales, personal loans and credit card businesses seen as drivers for achieving target.
Commonwealth Bank tightens home lending policy
Lending criteria requiring creditors to commit 20% deposit is part of improving credit quality.
China Construction expects above 10% new loans growth
China targets cutting lending by $310bln prompting smaller banks to raise capital to boost adequacy ratio.
BPI Family extends loan exposure to small firms
Customised business package by thrift bank aimed to support growth of micro and small businesses.
China Minsheng to focus lending on small firms
Lender maximises the underserved market by lending total $15bln with $731.957 credit cap for each company.
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