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| Author: | Jones, C. |
| Title: | Defensive strategies |
| Journal: | Banker
1989 : OCT, VOL. 139:764, p. 72-74, 76-115 |
| Index terms: | BANKS BY SIZE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL BANKING |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of top 500 European banks and the need to improve return on capital. Increase in capital funds, and the capital/assets ratio. Higher returns on capital. Improved capital ratios. Growth from debt capital rather than equity. Ruling of Basel Club of bank supervisors. Basel capital-adequacy targets. Few cross-border mergers. Preparations for 1992. Shareholding swaps. Options to acquire shares. The acquisition route. Need for stronger banking groups. Long overdue changes to banking legislation. A listing of the top 500 European banks follows giving rank, strength, soundness, profitability, performance and size. Addition listing by countries. |
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