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Turkish Bank Regulator Increases Reserves on Consumer Lending

June 18th, 2011 Comments off

Turkey’s banking regulator increased the reserves banks must set aside against consumer lending, the latest in a series of steps designed to slow loan growth and rein in a booming economy.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance

Banks Apply for Less Than Half of Small-Business Lending Fund

June 18th, 2011 Comments off

Banks have sought $ 11.6 billion from a $ 30 billion Treasury program meant to increase small business lending
BusinessWeek.com — Small Business

China’s Lending Is Below Analyst Estimates as Economy Cools

June 13th, 2011 Comments off

China’s lending tumbled in May and money supply grew at the slowest pace since 2008, adding to signs that the world’s second-biggest economy is cooling.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance

China’s Lending Is Below Analyst Estimates as Economy Cools

June 13th, 2011 Comments off

China’s lending tumbled in May and money supply grew at the slowest pace since 2008, adding to signs that the world’s second-biggest economy is cooling.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance

HSBC Eases Dubai Mortgage Lending on Signs of Improving Market

June 9th, 2011 Comments off

HSBC Holdings Plc is making it easier for homebuyers to get loans in Dubai as one of the world’s worst-performing real estate markets shows signs of improvement.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance

Santander Brasil to Boost Lending to Smaller Companies

May 17th, 2011 Comments off

Banco Santander Brasil SA, the worst- performing bank stock in the benchmark Bovespa index, is stepping up lending to small and mid-sized companies in a bid to improve interest margins and support its share price.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance

Radiation Concern Stymies Fukushima Banks’ Lending Push

May 12th, 2011 Comments off

Takao Suzuki was chairing a board meeting on the fourth floor of Daito Bank Ltd. headquarters when the earthquake struck. As windows shattered and the floor shook, he dashed for the door, opening it to secure an escape route.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance

ANZ Bank First-Half Profit Rises 38% on Higher Home Lending

May 3rd, 2011 Comments off

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., the worst performer among Australia’s four largest banking stocks this year, said first-half profit rose 38 percent as retail earnings at home improved.
BusinessWeek.com — Finance