Lending & Credit

Singapore banks' mortgage loan growth feared to slow in 2014

Blame it on slowing market transaction volumes.

Alibaba and China Minsheng strike partnership deal

Part of Alibaba campaign supporting businesses on its platforms.

China bank lending increases 6% in August

But growth will likely moderate towards yearend.

Woori and Mahindra to organize JV for vehicle financing

Will help finance vehicles sales for Ssangyong Motor.

Bank of Thailand shoring up financial position

Looking at more investments in equities.

Hong Kong banks' deposits back on a growth trend

System deposits in July rebounded 1.5%.

China Minsheng focusing on smaller borrowers

But these customers will be hardest hit by weaker economy.

Corporate bond approvals in China decentralized

Centralization causing delays and inefficiency.

Macau banks increase loans for SMEs

Banks offer more attractive financing options.