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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With Radically Lower Oil Prices, Market Risk Assets Is a Focus
In DBS’s year 2014 annual report it defines market risk on page 90 as follows: “Market risk is the risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse...
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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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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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"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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