Issues and Developments in Loan Loss Provisioning: The Case of Asia

15 Pages Posted: 8 Aug 2012

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Sarawan Angklomkliew

Bank of Thailand

Jason George

Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Frank Packer

Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Abstract

In the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s, many jurisdictions in Asia strengthened their approaches to loan loss provisioning, including the adoption of discretionary measures. This has contributed to stronger banking systems in the region.

JEL Classification: G21, G28

Suggested Citation

Angklomkliew, Sarawan and George, Jason and Packer, Frank, Issues and Developments in Loan Loss Provisioning: The Case of Asia. BIS Quarterly Review December 2009, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1519809

Sarawan Angklomkliew

Bank of Thailand ( email )

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Jason George

Bank for International Settlements (BIS) ( email )

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Frank Packer (Contact Author)

Bank for International Settlements (BIS) ( email )

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