Global cross-border lending growth at highest rate since 2008

Bank claims continued to grow “rapidly” in Q3 2019, latest BIS figures show

credit-cycle

Global growth in cross-border bank lending accelerated to 9% year on year in the third quarter of 2019, the latest figures from the Bank for International Settlements show.

The figures, published today (January 22), show the global growth rate is at its highest level since the first quarter of 2008, albeit well below the levels that preceded the crash. Lending growth peaked at nearly 22% in late 2007. Growth in lending to emerging markets was close to 40% at the time.

In Q3 2019, growth was

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.