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3 reasons why Japanese megabanks' shift towards subordinated loans for corporates is a good move
One of the reasons is that it supports risk-adjusted profitability.
3 reasons why Japanese megabanks' shift towards subordinated loans for corporates is a good move
One of the reasons is that it supports risk-adjusted profitability.
Thai banks' asset growth hit new cycle low in March
No thanks to the sharp drop in interbank and derivative assets.
China banks' NPL ratio flat at 1.74% in Q1
Asset quality has largely stabilised.
Large state-owned banks in China conservative in recognising NPLs
But NPL formation has moderated since 2H16.
Indian regulators intensify efforts to solve banks' bad loan problems
Asset resolution will be a dominant theme in the sector over the next few years.
China regulator launches emergency risk assessments for banks' lending practices
It will include the banks' issuances of negotiable certificate of deposits.
Chart of the Week: Core shadow banking activities in China rebound in Q1
That is after slowing to a near stall in 2016.
Risks rise as Chinese lenders ditch struggling corporates for retail borrowers
The switch is fuelling an unusual jump in home loans.
How does the tight systemic liquidity affect China's shadow banking sector?
Stricter regulations aim to constrain the growth of leverage in the country.
Chinese regulators to increase scrutiny of the shadow banking sector
These new measures are likely to be negative for corporate bonds.
China's off-balance sheet lending surged $109b in March
Bloomberg says China’s shadow banking is back in full swing.
Australian banks' profitability to suffer from tighter mortgage lending standards
The share of new loans with high loan-to-value ratio fell to 22.3% in December.
How will the new regulatory measures impact Aussie banks?
Regulators issued new limits on interest-only mortgages.
Chinese banks exposed to considerable latent asset risks: Moody's
Almost a fifth of corporate debt is supported by cash flows that do not fully cover interest expenses.
Why are Hong Kong banks cautious towards lending to mainland state-owned entities?
27% of SOEs are loss-making.
Chinese banks cut bad loan ratios for 2016
China Construction Bank and Agbank reported lower NPL ratios.
Chart of the Week: Where are the lending opportunities for Singapore banks?
Loan growth increased the most in overseas markets.
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