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Spanish banks most exposed to Argentina

March 7, 2023

In 2023, the South American country’s high inflation is expected to surpass 100% and economic growth estimated at 0.3%.

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Has credit in emerging markets reached a dangerous level?

February 21, 2023

Credit expansion in emerging market economies has been rising steadily for years and reached a peak in 2020. 

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Estonian banks solid despite high inflation

February 14, 2023

The Baltic country’s banking sector is demonstrating resilience to external shocks.

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Israeli banks warn of growing risk from judicial reform plans

February 7, 2023

The proposed overhaul of the judiciary will discourage foreign investors, critics say.

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South Africa faces grim economic prospects

January 31, 2023

The country’s banks have had only patchy success in increasing their loan portfolios.

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Egyptian banks strong despite economic crisis

January 24, 2023

The country’s banking sector has seen an increase in its number of branches in the past few years. 

Egypt branch numbers 23.01.23

Polish banks expected to increase provisions

January 10, 2023

The European Court of Justice will rule on whether Polish banks can charge interest on Swiss franc mortgages invalidated by local courts. 

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Saudi Arabian banks keep growing

January 3, 2023

Lenders in the region are witnessing an increase in profitability.

Databank 3 January 2023

Indonesia hikes will hit banks’ net interest margin

December 20, 2022

The country's banks’ overall profitability should remain healthy.

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South Korea’s banks get more time to comply with new liquidity requirements

December 13, 2022

The national regulator has given banks more leeway to manage a volatile credit market.

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