Lending & Credit
Singapore banks to suffer from more energy-related NPLs in Q4
Singapore banks to suffer from more energy-related NPLs in Q4
Oil and gas service exposures make up 2-3% of the banks' loans.
Chart of the Week: China's consumer loans on the rise
The steady increase caught the regulators' attention.
Why Chinese shadow banking activity stopped growing in 1H17
Nominal GDP also grew faster than shadow banking assets.
Thai banks' NPLs likely rose to 3.75% in 3Q17
The sector’s earnings may have risen by only 1%.
Japanese megabanks' overseas asset risks escalate
More than 70% of the banks' overseas loans were to non-Japanese clients.
China's outstanding WMP balance down by around 10% so far this year
The shadow banking crackdown is finally showing some results.
Four reasons why low interest rates are a bane for big Thai banks
It could hurt the banks' investment income.
Chart of the Week: Check out Singapore banks' loan growth vs system loan growth
System loan growth was 6%.
Are fixed rate mortgages Singapore banks' response to FFR hike delays?
UOB, HSBC, and DBS recently launched 3-year fixed rate home loan packages.
Thailand, Indonesia report higher ratios of restructured loans compared to ASEAN peers
Such loans grew quickly in the first three months of 2017.
Why Singapore banks will still be laden with O&G woes
Every 10bps increase in credit cost estimate will cause a 7% cut in net profits.
Shadow banking risks focused on China's regional lenders
Rust belt banks use shadow banking to conceal their bad loan status.
Here's how China's shadow banking sector evolved over the years
The regulators and financial institutions seemingly have played a “Whack-A-Mole” game, says BBVA.
What will drive Singapore banks' sharp loan growth recovery?
The 7.6% growth in July was a significant improvement from the low of -2.7% in May 2016.
Two reasons why rising NPLs will continue to haunt Thai banks in 2H17
The weak SME economy is partly to blame.
Traditional lending in China sees a 'renaissance' as shadow banking slows down
Net corporate bond issuance has been increasing.
Chart of the Week: Shadow banking in China more than doubled since 2012
Shadow banking assets reached US$9.5t in 2016, but growth is finally slowing down.
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