Beware of NPL Coverage Trends Across Asia
Do not be lulled by a false sense of security with high NPL coverage. The figures can decline quickly and China is the quintessential example....
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The World of Banking is Becoming Ever More Polarized
The polarization of the world’s banks is gaining momentum. The lumbering, large, globally systemically important banks are increasingly forced to...
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Deposit Flight at China's Banks
Last year seven banks in China saw deposits contract. The year previous the number was one. Deposit flight is one of the first things to look...
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China's NPL Growth will be Radical
It is rare for bad loans to rise gradually as they peak. In most all cases the rise of NPLs and corresponding credit costs is radical. It is not...
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"Special Mention Loans" across Asia
Banks in Asia tend have five loan categories, where the last three combined are termed non-performing (NPL). These categories are substandard,...
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