HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky
Prolonged slump in retail spending and sluggish office demand put Europe’s largest lender on notice
Prolonged slump in retail spending and sluggish office demand put Europe’s largest lender on notice

Lender ‘maniacally focused’ on rebuilding its investment bank in one of its home markets

United Overseas Bank’s move follows HSBC warning of ‘challenging’ conditions for city’s real estate

Quarterly earnings fall 29% as stake in Bank of Communications is diluted

Lender announced plan last year to use $3.2tn balance sheet to muscle into alternative lending market

Financial Stability Board flags high debt, liquidity mismatches and lack of data on banks’ exposure

First-quarter income dips to $9.4bn, missing analyst expectations