Global syndicated loan volume fell 16% in 2012Total global syndicated loan volume was down 16% in 2012. Asia-Pacific loans fared comparatively well and fell only 3%, mainly due to a buoyant Japanese market.Jan 7, 2013
Japan's banks take advantage of credit deleveragingJapanese lenders are profiting from opening up their balance sheet and providing trade finance to corporations outside of Japan.May 18, 2012