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Greek banks have shed bad debt but remain vulnerable

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GREECE

Stronger balance sheets will reduce systemic risk in the sector. Efficient financial intermediation by Greek banks is a vital requirement for achieving economic growth targets in…

Russian Central Bank to amend bank rescue programme

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RUSSIA

Bank rescues, failures and regulation in Russia.

Foreign banks’ faith in Mexico will endure

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MEXICO

Mexican banking.

China’s non-performing loans may be manageable

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CHINA

However, the overall health of China’s banking sector is problematic. The banks have significant non-performing loans (NPLs) on their balance sheets. The situation has further…

Consumer debt risk becomes Russian political dilemma

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RUSSIA

Rising consumer debt in Russia.

P2P loans could change global lending practices

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for P2P lending.

Political pressure is rising for Polish bank mergers

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POLAND

State-controlled PZU Group, Poland's largest insurer, was already bidding for a 25% stake in Italian-controlled mid-tier lender Alior Bank, and now wants to acquire Austrian-owned…

Atlante will be no panacea for what ails Italy's banks

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ITALY

Italian banks and Atlante fund.

Kazakh government will spend on bad debt to save bank

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KAZAKHSTAN

The measures are part of efforts to prepare Kazkommertsbank for a takeover by Halyk Bank, the second-largest financial institution, which signed a non-binding memorandum on March…

Pressure on Iran’s banks raises chances of collapse

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IRAN

However, the signs of strain are becoming more marked. On December 15, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) issued an official warning to all financial institutions, threatening legal…