Lending & Credit
Global banks’ credit losses expected to rise by 7% in 2025
Global banks’ credit losses expected to rise by 7% in 2025
About 80% of global banking groups have stable rating outlooks.
HSBC invests $100m in MSME finance platform Funding Societies
Two annual credit facilities were also extended to Funding Societies.
GoTyme, foodpanda launch flexible loans to MSMEs
The loans are offered to foodpanda's partner vendors.
Why is willful default a growing threat to Bangladesh’s financial stability?
Bangladesh must implement stronger governance measures across its financial institutions.
PH cybercrime body, JuanHand ink MOA on combat fintech lending cybercrime
They will develop a data and information sharing mechanism.
Thai banks to fall short of loan growth targets in 2024: analyst
Banks have a cautious stance as their lending policy for Q4.
Philippine banks to tighten lending standards in Q4: survey
Banks cite a deterioration in borrowers’ profiles and their profitability.
Malaysia invests $906.67m to enhance MSME lending, Islamic finance
It also mulls establishing the Consumer Credit Commission.
Hong Kong unveils sustainable finance action agenda
Banks are required to achieve net zero in their operations by 2030.
South Korean banks’ bad loans rise in August
The delinquency rate of SMEs and households rose during the month.
Australian mortgage arrears rise to highest in 10 years
Borrowers may have been affected by inflation and interest rate hikes.
Low deposit growth spell loan funding challenges for Indian banks
The banks may opt to borrow more, according to Fitch.
CIMB tries to rise to the challenge of net zero banking
The Malaysian lender is setting realistic decarbonisation goals.
RAB, Summerland merger will enhance their business stability: S&P
Their risk-adjusted capital ratio should remain above 15%.
Tighter policies drag South Korean household loan growth in September
Banks have supposedly stepped up their efforts to manage household debt.
SME loans in Taiwan rose in August
A total of NT$10.17t loans has been extended to SMEs.
Mizuho expands mid-term finance emission targets
The targets are aimed to be met by FY2030.
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