Hong Kong lender Dah Sing says first-half credit charges surge 34%
The lender took HK$780.3 million ($99.97 million) in credit charges for the first six months this year, up from HK$582 million a year ago, according to the bank's earnings release, opens new tab on Wednesday.
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