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China to intensify crackdown on shadow banking sector as credit risk rises

Regulators have already used administrative methods to control credit growth.

Banks may not be lending enough if bad debts don't rise during tough times

Singapore's central bank chief says they're probably not taking on sufficient risks.

Thai banks' lending growth to recover in the second half of 2017

Some banks announced lower loan rates for some customers in May.

Vietnamese banks still troubled by low capital buffers

But it won't negatively impact financial stability over the near term.

Hong Kong banks raise mortgage rates

As the HKMA raised risk-weighted floor to 25% for new residential loans.

Thai banks' asset growth hit new cycle low in March

No thanks to the sharp drop in interbank and derivative assets.

Vietnamese banks still heavily burdened by delinquent loans

The VAMC has only managed to recoup 20% of the total outstanding bad debt.

Australian banks concerned over bank levy becoming a 'cookie jar'

The tax is a serious attack on the banks' commercial activities.

Smaller banks to suffer from China's deleveraging efforts

These banks could be forced to cut dividends.

Here's why consolidation is key for Vietnam's banking sector

None of its 31 banks have more than US450b in assets individually.

Australian banks launch 'strongly worded' attack on new levy

The banks could incur additional annual costs of $745m.