Banks say businesses rely on overdraft loans for working capital, particularly during economic weakness.
February 16, 2018New loans for January totaled CNY2.9 trillion, exceeding estimates and the previous record.
February 14, 2018New law, currently in Congress, will expand financing to SME and agricultural sector by allowing movable collateral.
February 7, 2018CBRC cracked down on banks that provided loans against low-purity gold; the regulator expressed concerns on banks’ lending and collateral management norms.
February 5, 2018Central bank warning comes as prime minister asks for increased inspection and supervision over banks.
January 19, 2018FSA’s commissioner ‘embarrassed to see regional banks’ balance sheets in their core businesses deteriorate more quickly than we expected.’
September 7, 2017CBRC clarifies requirements for financial inclusion units; PBOC warns on suspicious transactions.
June 1, 2017Announcement of reduction in minimum risk weights and an increase in the loan-to-value ratio is a bid to boost demand for low-cost housing.
October 13, 2015The Reserve Bank of India is planning to restrict the numbers of members in the Joint Lenders’ Forum in a bid to ease the difficulties banks often face in resolving distressed assets.
September 19, 2015Financial Supervisory Service announces various measures to improve consumers’ ability to compare lending rates posted online by financial institutions.
September 18, 2015