European banks: Mortgage loans become more expensive, but corporate loans decrease
European banks are tightening mortgage lending criteria and increasing interest rates for households, while corporate loan conditions are expected to become cheaper by 2026.
Delinquency rises amid high interest rates and reaches highest level since 2017
In Brazil, consumer and corporate delinquency on loans has increased to 5.5%, the highest level since 2017, amid elevated interest rates.
Yle: Järvisydän has guaranteed 32 million euros in debts for a group of companies
According to Yle, Järvisydän, which is undergoing corporate restructuring, has guaranteed 32 million euros in loans for its subsidiary Lomakylä Järvisydän and its associated business Kuru Resort from the Multitude Bank registered in Malta.
Last Year's Net Profit of the Four Major Financial Institutions Ranges From 3.1 Trillion to 5.8 Trillion Won, Increasing by 1.8% to 15.1% Compared to the Previous Year
The net profit of South Korea's four major financial holdings last year reached between 3.1 trillion to 5.8 trillion won, driven by increased interest income from household and corporate loans along with gains from a booming stock market, marking a year-on-year growth of 1.8% to 15.1%.
Russia: Sberbank plans cryptocurrency loans for corporate clients
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is set to issue cryptocurrency loans to corporate clients due to strong interest, while also planning to work with the central bank on developing regulations.
European banks tightened the terms on corporate loans at the end of 2025
European banks have unexpectedly tightened credit criteria for businesses at the end of 2025, raising concerns about future lending practices.