Lending & Credit
Singapore's loan growth feared to be on a declining trend
Singapore's loan growth feared to be on a declining trend
Overall loan growth is expected to moderate to 8% this year.
China getting tougher on shadow banking
Government to publish a regional breakdown of financing flows that measures total corporate fundraising.
China eyes Pakistan microfinance banking model
Pakistan says microfinancing system can benefit China.
See how rising asset quality pressures are barely felt in most Asian countries
But rising NPLs will persist in 1H13.
Boediono prods banks to lend more to young businessmen
Indonesian Vice President Boediono said entrepreneurs have a crucial role in development.
Bangkok Bank expects loan growth to continue in 2013
Bangkok Bank expects further loan growth after the 9.1-percent expansion in 2012.
Philippine banks' lending slowed to 14% in November
Slowdown was most evident in trade and construction.
Risk of massive default by Chinese banks increases
Seven-fold surge in trust loans worries central government.
S. Korean banks to lend more to smaller firms in 2013
Eighteen Korean banks are planning to lend a combined 30.8 trillion won to SMEs this year.
Philippine banks' NPL dropped to an all-time low of 2%
It's a 54-bp improvement from last year.
Singapore banks' mortgage loans to grow by 8% in 2013
Thanks to natural new home buyers and HDB upgraders.
Thailand's SCB aims for double-digit lending growth
Siam Commercial Bank unveiled its plans for 2013 to boost growth.
China banks' total social financing reaches record high of RMB15.8t
Loosening monetary conditions continue.
Household loan growth hits 6-year high in S. Korea
South Korean banks' household loans grew at the fastest pace in six years in December.
Here's how China banks' credit growth will be robust in 2013
Credit growth may reach 20% in 1H13.
S.Korean banks to tighten lending in Q1
Credit risks will force South Korean banks to tighten lending practices in the first quarter.
Japan Post Bank to offer housing loans
Japan Post Bank has been conditionally allowed by the government to launch three new businesses.