Lending & Credit

Bank lending to Korean households rose slower in December 

Home mortgage lending continued to expand, but other loans contracted.

Bank lending to Korean households rose slower in December 

Home mortgage lending continued to expand, but other loans contracted.

Philippine bank lending up 7% in November 2023

Loans to production activities rose thanks to a growth in real estate and energy activities.

Eight in 10 Filipinos are optimistic about formal credit options

However, 42% said there were no changes in the accessibility of formal credit alternatives.

Taiwan domestic banks extended more loans in November

The bad loans ratio fell by 0.01 percentage point, according to the FSC.

South Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up in October

The proportion of bad loans rose whilst resolved loans decreased by around US$1.29b.

Malaysian banks see corporate, household loan growth in November

Outstanding loans extended to SMEs expanded by 7.9% during the month.

Mizuho introduces new medium-term targets for financed emmissions

The new targets are in the automotive and maritime transport sectors.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Citi to exit distressed-debt trading business; Korea seeks to fine HSBC, BNP Paribas

And Germany seizes $790m from the bank account of a Russian financial institution.

South Korean banks’ total capital up 1.3% to $3.4b in Q3

Authorities warned of volatile financial markets.

Philippine banks sees lending go up by 7.1% in October

Loans for production activities rose during the month.

Unlocking the potential of sustainable lending in Asia

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Property exposure risks remains Cambodian banks’ Achilles heel: analyst

Profitability will remain under pressure due to stiff competition and high costs.

Corporate lending in South Korea rise in Q3

Depository corporations increased industrial lending by approximately US$24.41b

SMBC hires ex-Nomura banker as head of APAC private credit distribution

Yew Chuan Sim will lead the bank’s distribution efforts in APAC.

Maybank Singapore approves landmark US$100m green-linked Islamic loan

Maritime transportation services company AET will use it to reduce GHG emissions.

Banks to see $1.68t of credit losses in 2024-2025

Banks globally are expected to lose $824b in credit losses in 2024.