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Asian Banks Lend to Gulf Amid Deal Drought
2 Sep
Summary
- Asian banks resume lending to Gulf borrowers.
- A lack of new deals prompts capital deployment.
- Conflict risk in Iran is being downplayed by lenders.

Asian financial institutions have recommenced lending activities to borrowers situated in Gulf nations. This resurgence in lending indicates a growing sentiment among these banks to look beyond the perceived risks associated with conflicts in Iran.
The primary driver for this renewed lending appears to be a noticeable lack of new lucrative deals. This scarcity has resulted in available capital that banks are now eager to deploy.
Prominent borrowers such as Qatar National Bank and Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund are among those experiencing renewed interest from Asian lenders. This suggests a positive outlook for these entities in securing funding.