China Merchants Bank faces pressure as special mention and overdue loan ratios rise
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 4
China Merchants Bank faces pressure as special mention and overdue loan ratios rise
8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 4
UOB Kay Hian said the ratios increased quarter on quarter, and Hong Kong-listed shares were up 0.55% at HK$47.36.
The analysts said retail asset-quality stress has yet to peak in a difficult macro environment, keeping credit costs elevated and the bank's share performance muted.
UOB Kay Hian kept a hold rating and HK$49.00 target price, citing persistent asset-quality headwinds for the Chinese lender.
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