All posts tagged "Lending"
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532Asia-PacificBangladesh Banks Face Capital, Provisioning Shortfalls
Recent policies to help delinquent borrowers have incentivised good borrowers to default, leading to a rise in NPLs that is threatening to overwhelm banks.
September 20, 2019 -
337Asia-PacificVietnam Banks Ordered to Control Loans Backed by Savings Book
The SBV says banks may not allow borrowers to use long term savings books as collateral for loans if they have no plans to use the capital.
September 20, 2019 -
432Australia & NZASIC Bans Lending Model Found to Cause Consumer Detriment
ASIC is using its product intervention power to end a practice that has to date enabled payday lenders to charge fees up to 1000% of the loan amount.
September 14, 2019 -
450AML / KYCIndia Withdraws FPI Tax Surcharge Amid Foreign Pressure
The surcharge, introduced last month, increased capital gains tax on foreign trusts investing in India to over 40%, prompting the stock market’s worst July in 17 years.
August 26, 2019 -
778Asia-PacificThailand Banks Commit to Lending Based on ESG Factors
The BOT, Thai Bankers’ Association and 15 banks have taken steps to establish common policies to ensure socially-conscious loan approvals based on ESG factors.
August 16, 2019 -
412ChinaCBIRC Fines WeBank $285m for Multiple Lending Violations
An inspection last year found that some employees at the digital bank used consumer loans to invest in stock and futures trading.
August 14, 2019 -
356Asia-PacificPhilippine SEC Proposes New Requirements for Online Lending Platforms
The SEC proposes new disclosure and reporting requirements for operators of online lending platforms, in response to inquiries from the public about their registration and legitimacy.
August 8, 2019 -
310Capital RegulationRBI Eases Rules on Overseas Borrowing for NBFCs
NBFCs can use overseas borrowings to fund working capital, repay rupee loans, and on-lend to domestic customers. Banks can also sell distressed loans to eligible overseas lenders.
August 1, 2019 -
463Australia & NZANZ Adjusts Risk Weights on New Zealand Loan Portfolios
The changes follow the RBNZ's revocation of ANZ's right to model its operational risk capital requirements in May.
July 30, 2019 -
697Capital RegulationCBIRC to Launch Special Inspections Targeting Property Lending Practices
The special inspections will reportedly involve 75 banks in 30 cities, scrutinising all aspects of property-related loans, as regulators seek to reign in risk.
July 24, 2019
