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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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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China Banks' Thin Line
Beijing canceled the loan:deposit ratio (LDR) cap of 75%. It’s worried. This can be considered to be a similar move as lowering the reserve...
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