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Tight credit conditions drive Asia-Pacific corporate insolvencies
Tight credit conditions drive Asia-Pacific corporate insolvencies
Higher interest rates and weaker demand strain corporate balance sheets across the region.
Krungthai Card prioritises bottom line as loan expansion slows
The CEO has guided that the outlook for 2026 is gloomy, reports UOBKH.
Which Indonesian banks are most exposed to Sumatra flooding?
BRI has the largest absolute exposure whilst BRIS has high exposure, UOBKH said.
Citi names four new managing directors across Asia Pacific
Investment banking revenue in Japan more than doubled, it said.
Singapore big three banks to sustain strong dividends in 2026: report
Wealth management inflows and activities are expected to be robust.
Indonesia’s big four banks to hit 9.3% loan growth in 2026
Wholesale loans and microloans will growth during the year.
Australia big four banks hold majority of loans in mortgages
CBA and Westpac have the largest proportion of mortgages relative to their gross loans.
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SCB X may rein in non-bank finance expansion amidst asset quality concerns
Its commercial bank business is expected to make up the majority of its net profit.
NBFIs see outlook stabilise as funding conditions normalise
Chinese NBFIs are expected to benefit from improved risk profiles and policy alignment.
CITIC Bank to maintain stable profits and capital but at risk from bad loans
Asset quality should remain stable in 2026 and even through mid-2027.
Industrial Bank outlook steady as profitability holds near 2024 levels
NIM narrowing is expected to slow in the next 12-18 months.
Citi names Ryan Ellis as head of markets sales for ANZ
Ellis will continue to be responsible for the ANZ rates sales franchise.
Sun Life Grepa and Top Bank Philippines ink partnership agreement
Top Bank Philippines will integrate insurance solutions in its services.
PNB inks loan facility agreement with DCFC to boost SME lending
The facility will be used to grant working capital loans to SMEs.
Global sustainable finance issuance dips to US$1.23t in 2025
The bank said green loans accounted for the largest share of its sustainable finance transactions by number.
Indonesia's Superbank raises $167.06m in IPO
It will use 70% of the proceeds for working capital and 30% for capital expenditure.
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