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Policy problems will raise banking risks in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Banking liquidity, capital, and portfolio quality indicators were positive. Nevertheless, some foreign banks have departed amid doubts over instability, the lifting of capital…

Lebanon’s new capital controls law is a step forward

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LEBANON

LEBANON: New capital controls law is a step forward

Greece's more competitive economy may turn to exports

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GREECE

Signs of resilience in the Greek economy.

Opportunity opens for new Greek government bond issues

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GREECE

Greek debt’s improving attractiveness.

Sri Lanka will try to manage debt without IMF help

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SRI LANKA

The government nevertheless remains under pressure from domestic critics and external stakeholders because of dwindling foreign exchange (forex) reserves and a growing debt…

Lack of confidence in Ukraine's economy hinders banks

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UKRAINE

Ukraine's financial system and banks in particular have been one of the most obvious casualties of the crisis. The troubles that have befallen the banking sector following…

New bonds support Greek exit from bailout in 2018

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GREECE

Greece’s return to bond markets.

Turkey’s illiberal economic model will extend further

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TURKEY

Erdogan spoke with pride of imposing additional customs duties to protect domestic industries, cheapening credit and launching a national car project. Economic policies are…

Crisis will cut profits, add risks for Turkish banks

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TURKEY

It was a bid to stabilise the lira. Bank deposit and credit rates have already risen sharply, and credit growth has virtually halted. As Turkey’s economic crisis takes hold, the…

Lebanon’s economy has further to fall

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LEBANON

The central bank has struggled to address a deep financial crisis that, exacerbated by COVID-19, has impoverished a whole population. In addition to complex exchange controls, it…