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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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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(QUICK UPDATE) Tracking the herd of Chinese tourist: Japan and Thailand top the list
I talked about 3 structural bears for Hong Kong's tourism earlier this year in February:1. How Hong Kong is losing its attractiveness as tourist...
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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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