Lending & Credit

CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $13.7b by 2024

The bank has already directed close to $9.6b in sustainable finance since 2021.

CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $13.7b by 2024

The bank has already directed close to $9.6b in sustainable finance since 2021.

Chinese banks cut deposit rates: report

The banks cut deposit rates between 5 and 25 basis points.

Weekly Global News Wrap: US floats stricter regional bank rules; Some China banks to cut mortgage rates

And Wells Fargo has agreed to return $40m in overcharged fees to 11,000 customers.

Japanese banks report lower average lending rates in July

City banks’ interest rates for short-term and long-term loans decreased.

Thai banks see improved profits, lower bad loans in Q2

It also laid out plans aiming to reduce household debt.

Standard Chartered sells aviation leasing finance business for $700m

AviLease will also fund the repayment of US$2.9b of net intra-group financing.

China state-owned banks to post ‘sharp’ revenue decline: report

Banks are battling lower lending rates, ongoing property woes, and low interest margin.

Jeonbuk Bank profits to weaken from real estate lending woes

Asset quality and profitability will weaken through 2024, Moody’s said.

Consolidation in the cards for Australia’s mutual lenders

Mutuals should scale back branch operations and invest in tech.

KEB Hana Bank’s profits stable in 2023, but NIM to decline

It has improved its cost-to-income ratio and loan portfolio over the years.

Vietnam’s 2050 energy transition plan sparks green lending surge

The Power Development Plan 8 helps attract foreign lenders for green projects aligned with Vietnam’s 2050 clean energy goals.

MUFG closes $50m Islamic green trade finance facility for Sime Darby Motors

Proceeds will be used for working capital needs related to EVs.

OCBC offers digital invoice financing to SMEs

Over 55,000 SMEs are registered in InvoiceNow.

South Korean banks to maintain eased lending stance in Q3: report

There are less banks who will ease their lending stance compared to Q2 and Q1, however

Malaysia’s Public Bank extended $2.6b 'affordable home' loans in 2022

The bank has given out RM67b in commercial loans to Malaysian SMEs.

Thai regulator warns of weakening debt serviceability, bond market 

Slower-than-expected income recovery and rising cost of living are hitting households.