Asia beset by signs of future defaults
Woori Bank’s decision this week not to repay a subordinated bond and Kookmin’s fourth quarter loss on the back of steep loan-loss provisions indicates that liquidity is truly drying up in Asia. As more banks decide not to extend loans, defaults levels are sure to soar in the region.
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