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China’s new risk classification to improve banks’ transparency over bad loans: S&P
China’s new risk classification to improve banks’ transparency over bad loans: S&P
S&P estimated an NPA ratio of 7.6% as of end-2022 vs reported NPL ratio of 1.71%.
Philippine banks’ bad loans ratio to decline in 2023: S&P
But should interest rates rise sharply, banks may face more defaults.
China’s small, regional banks gain lifeline with planned NPL disposal initiative
But local asset management companies may face pressure to acquire bad debt at prices that make it challenging to earn a commercial return.
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