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Banks are looking to overhaul risk frameworks as US tariff actions collide with Asia’s export dependence. Experts shared their views on how regulators are embedding geopolitical shocks into stress scenarios, while banks turn to tech and client engagement to prepare for strains likely to surface in 2026.

A new loan for the Chinese conglomerate included a greenshoe option and involved Chinese and international banks.

The move to help address a number of funding issues, will benefit Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China.

The Hong Kong property developer secured the deal with a consortium of international, Chinese and local banks; the company cited "challenging" market conditions in mainland China and Hong Kong as 2024 profits fell 25%.

Banks need access to better analytics to improve knowledge of their loan portfolios and to formulate their risk appetite, according to experts from Aon and XDI.

Outstanding mortgage rates for individual borrowers will be cut by 0.5%, potentially helping around 50 million households, while the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for most banks will also be cut by 0.5%.

The Credit Suisse crisis shows that the bonds don't necessarily provide stability to banks and investors as designed; APRA has proposed a different capital framework from January 1, 2027.

Entries are now open for the 28th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards for the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and other financial institutions across the region.

The return of this flagship monthly FA feature sees the editorial team highlight noteworthy capital market transactions from the past six months.