Lending & Credit

Mizuho introduces new medium-term targets for financed emmissions

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

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

Aligning lending practices with rising sustainability expectations is gaining traction in Asia, but accelerating the green transition will require...

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.

Public Bank net profit up 14.3% to $1.08b in 9M 2023

Total loans rose faster than the Malaysian banking industry average.

South Korea interest rates for new deposits, loans rose in October: BOK

The interest rate for outstanding amounts of deposits and loans also rose.

GCash, agrifisheries platform Mayani to offer loans to rural farmers, fisherfolk

They will jointly underwrite and facilitate loans to Mayani’s 144,000-strong network.

Korean banks’ delinquency ratio drops to 0.39% in September

The bad loan rate of corporates rose compared to August.

PH’s Sarangani Rural Bank ex-officers charged for breaking banking law

They have been sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment and fined up to $877 each.

Thai banks’ profits improve in Q3, but bad loans also rose

Authorities to monitor debt serviceability of SMEs and households.