Slower loan growth on the cards for 2H24


Kenanga Research said the total loans in June grew 6.4% y-o-y, but the growth could ease in the second half.

PETALING JAYA: The banking industry’s loan growth could slow down in the second half of this year amid softer financing demand from households, analysts say.

Households represent about 59% of the banking system’s loans.

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