Lending & Credit
SMBC hires ex-Nomura banker as head of APAC private credit distribution
Yew Chuan Sim will lead the bank’s distribution efforts in APAC.
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.
Digital loan platform Lendela secures $5m in funding round
Chocolate Ventures and Cocoon Capital led the round.
Hong Kong lending market rebounds, but bad loans also rise: study
Customers seem to be choosing banks over money lenders.
OCBC extends S$16m green-linked loan to textile and apparel company Ghim Li
The loan was made through the ESGpedia platform.
South Korean financial firms to tighten lending standards in Q4: survey
The 18 banks polled indicated that they will be pickier on approving loans.
DBS unveils financing solution to boost SMEs’ sustainability ventures
The DBS Eco Renovate Loan allows SMEs to finance up to 100% of their expenses related to sustainability.
Chuseok, mortgage demand drive up Korean banks’ lending in September
Home mortgage demand grew by $4.49b (KRW6.1t) in August.
Malaysian banks face flattish NIMs amidst slower-than-expected loan growth
Dividend yield will remain attractive, however, says UOB Kay Hian.
Funding Socities | Moldaku raises $27m in debt
AlteriQ Global, Augment Capital Partners, and Orange Bloom participated in the fund raising.
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