Lending & Credit
SCB extends $537.6m credit for SC Asset’s 17 premium housing projects
SCB extends $537.6m credit for SC Asset’s 17 premium housing projects
The bank sees opportunities in high-potential segments in the housing market.
India lowers priority sector lending obligation of small finance banks
It is now just 60% overall, although flexible allocation is now just 20%.
Japan’s SMBC invests in biotechnology fund
ANV aims to create global biotech companies of Japanese origin.
SoKor, Taiwan, Thailand's banks face deteriorating outlook on trade exposures
These three have hig export exposure and sales to the US.
Shoko Chukin Bank face high problem loans but profitability improving
The higher problem loans ratio may be due to its focus on the SME segment.
India’s new gold-backed loan rules changes competitive landscape
Lenders will have to gauge repayment capability using income and cash flows.
Mizuho has given out JPY40.3t in sustainable finance loans in 5 years
The bank expects to have reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%.
Bank Central Asia prioritises margin stabilisation over aggressive loan growth
Its LDR and cost-to-income ratio are the lowest amongst its peers, UOBKH said.
Banks ramped up fossil fuel financing in 2024
Amongst Asian banks, Mizuho Financial and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are on top of the list.
Nanyang Commercial Bank still weighed down by property risks in 2025
The de-risking process is expected to take a longer time, Moody’s said.
NAB record 16% new homebuyers after home lending rate cut
They expect to see more home buyers re-enter the market.
Krungsri unveils loan for laundromat franchise Otteri
Financing is offered up to 110% of the total investment for a maximum of THB5m.
MUFG invests in May Mobility for autonomous vehicle deployment
MUFG will help the company scale its fleet to thousands of vehicles, it said.
MoneyHero reduces net loss to $2.4m
They are also gearing up to launch Credit Hero Club with TransUnion.
Taiwanese domestic banks’ SME loans up NT$52.5b in March
Average NPL ratio fell during the month.
Taiwan’s outstanding loans up $1.01b in April
The NPL is the same as in March, according to official data.
BNPL firm Atome secures $75m facility from Lending Ark
Lending Ark has invested over $1b in Asia.
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