Bad Debts May Rise in Australia

The video discusses concerns over corporate loans, particularly in the mining, agriculture, and dairy sectors. It highlights the rise in bad debt charges, expected to reach $5.3 billion by 2018, and the decline in profit growth. Despite these challenges, bank shares are rising, presenting a buying opportunity. The video also covers the increased cost of insuring debt and regulatory actions against banks for market manipulation, with ASIC expanding its probe to include major banks.

What sectors are being looked at in relation to the housing market concerns?

What is the expected rise in provisions for bad debt charges by 2018?

How much have bad debt charges risen since 2014?

What is the trend in profit growth expected until 2018?

What legal action is Australia's financial regulator taking against the banks?