Bank NIM may shrink after SBV raises operating interest rate
Banking & Finance

Bank NIM may shrink after SBV raises operating interest rate

After the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s decision to raise the operating interest rate, analysts believe that the net interest margin (NIM) in the industry will narrow but the impact will differ. Banks with high CASA ratios will be more resilient, while banks with low LDR or short-term capital ratios for medium and long-term loans will be under less pressure.
Banking & Finance

SBV adjusts credit limits of 18 banks

A recent banking report from VnDirect shows that the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has loosened credit limits on 18 banks. Sacombank now has the highest limit, at 4 per cent, followed by MB and Vietcombank with 3.2 per cent and 2.7 per cent, respectively. TPBank, Eximbank, and LienVietPostBank also received adjustments. The SBV prioritized banks with a healthy credit structure in extending limits. According to VnDirect, total credit growth is estimated at 13 per cent by the end of the year following this adjustment; close to the 14 per cent target set by the central bank.