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China's Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Bank of China (BoC), and China Construction Bank (CCB) saw their special-mention loans soar by 20.2 billion yuan (approximately US$3 billion) in the first half of 2023, according to their half-year reports. Despite improved asset quality, experts caution
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South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service reported that local banks' non-performing loan ratio for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) reached a record high of 3.04% in the second quarter, up 0.85 percentage points from the previous quarter. This figure marks the highest level since September 2003,
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Toronto-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce saw significant profits in the third quarter, boosted by the strong performance of its personal and business banking businesses. Despite some caution from CEO Gerry McCaughey regarding the economic recovery and regulatory environment, the bank's shares rose 4.89% to close at
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In 2008-09, nationalised banks in India accounted for 50.5% of the total credit given out by scheduled commercial banks, standing at over Rs 1,436,769 crore (US$306.965 billion), according to the Indian Reserve Bank's report. This share increased from 48.8% in March 2008.
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A dispute between Healthstyle Products International Inc. and Union Planters Bank, now known as Regions Bank, has resulted in a significant judgment in favor of the bank. The lawsuit centered on allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and alter ego, with the bank claiming that Healthstyle Products International Inc. was the alter
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Syndicate Bank has launched special offers for home loan seekers and gold loan borrowers ahead of the festival season. The bank will provide special interest rates and service charges on fresh home loans, with varying rates based on loan amounts and tenor. For home loans up to Rs 20 lakh,
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Jamie and Nick Jasper were easily enrolled in the federal mortgage modification program over the phone in January, but they didn't want it. Despite continuing to make their full mortgage payment, their credit score dropped 150 points because Bank of America reported them as making partial payments. The
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The Bank of Korea (BOK) has reported that South Korean banks' home-backed lending saw a substantial increase in July, with a rise of over 2 trillion won (US$1.7 billion) for the second consecutive month. This growth can be attributed to low borrowing costs and an increased supply
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reviewing its jurisdiction to limit the borrowings of local government units (LGUs) from government banks, including the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines. The Monetary Board has instructed a review of the BSP's jurisdiction, with
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Vertafore, a software and services provider focused on the insurance industry, is planning to use the proceeds from a $550 million term loan, along with a $75 million revolver, to finance its $1.4 billion buyout by TPG Capital. The bank group consists of Credit Suisse, Bank of America Merrill
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Bad credit unsecured personal loans have become a financial lifeline for many Americans, particularly those struggling with credit scores. Major banks like Capital One, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo offer these loans, while others, such as Bank of America, do not. This trend is largely driven by the recent decline in
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Legacy Bank, a community bank with 175 employees across 11 branches, has implemented Cypress Software Systems LP's Mark IV loan software to automate its lending processes, resulting in decreased lending losses and higher returns. Michael Chaloner, president of Legacy Bank, noted that Mark IV has helped standardize lending
