Asia-Pacific: Branch Banking and Profitability
It is easy to understand why there has been and remains so much hope regarding the profitability of China’s banks. The simple answer is...
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Asian Banks – Risks Remain Plentiful
It is still difficult to digest the optimism in some commentary regarding true underlying financial health. Adding to the regime of onerous banking...
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A Gradual NPL Cycle in Asia
Only three countries in Asia Pacific are seeing NPLs in decline during over the past three to four quarters. The average rate of growth is 20%,...
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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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"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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