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Japan's banks must improve screening for card loans

Industry's outstanding loans highest in 19 years amid aggressive bank strategies

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Published Sun, Sep 10, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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A LOAN that exceeds a borrower's repayment ability can lead to a vortex of multiple debts.

Banks are required to implement finely tuned measures to prevent excessive loans.

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