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APAC NBFI refinancing needs rise to $758b but risks stay contained
APAC NBFI refinancing needs rise to $758b but risks stay contained
Most NBFIs should have adequate refinancing access and funding conditions, Fitch said.
Vietnam and Thailand NBFIs most exposed to energy shocks: Fitch
NBFIs in India and Indonesia face higher funding costs as currency depreciates.
Subdued car sales in Indonesia dampen NBFIs’ earnings growth
Four-wheel vehicle sales are unlikely to rise above 900,000 units in 2026.
Philippine regulators propose enhancing NBFI monitoring framework
The council noted increasing interconnectedness of NBFIs with the financing system.
India’s new gold-backed loan rules changes competitive landscape
Lenders will have to gauge repayment capability using income and cash flows.
India’s Saarathi Finance raises $55.5m in funding round
The NBFC plans to lend to MSMEs.
India’s gov’t owned NBFIs to further grow market share
Loan growth for such entities is expected to be 15% per annum in the next two years.
NBFCs emerging as key lender to India’s micro and small businesses
They outpaced banks in growing their share of MSME loans.
Ashika Credit Capital to consolidate two businesses and launches new subsidiary
Its new subsidiary will focus on Category II alternative investment funds.
Eight financial institutions defaulted in 2024: S&P
Majority are NBFIs, and most are located in the Americas.
APAC’s non-bank financial institutions face liquidity challenges: S&P
One NBFI failure is enough to trigger a domino effect and collapse a whole market.
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