Asian loans step back from oil companies amid plunging prices

© 2025 GlobalCapital, Derivia Intelligence Limited, company number 15235970, 4 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8AX. Part of the Delinian group. All rights reserved.

Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement | Event Participant Terms & Conditions

Asian loans step back from oil companies amid plunging prices

Norway_oil_platform_adobe_575x375.jpg
A floating oil rig in a harbour in arctic Norway | Terje Lein-Mathisen/Terje - stock.adobe.com

A dramatic collapse in the price of oil has forced banks to take a hard look at their lending to companies in the industry. Syndication bankers in Asia told GlobalCapital this week that they plan to reduce their exposure to the sector, and to demand higher returns for the loans that they do accept. Pan Yue reports.

Unlock this article.

The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers.

To unlock this article:

Request a Free Trial or Login
Gift this article