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Austria: Hard Times for Regional Banks
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Published: December 31, 2013; 13:59 ♦ (Vindobona)

Not only large banks are under pressure. In 2014, Austrian regional banks expect enormous challenges to deal with.

The current frame conditions are neither easy for large nor for small banks. Due to the capital requirements, banks are forced to build up capital and reduce risk-weighted assets. As a result, lending either goes down or becomes more expensive for borrowers. The interest on corporate loans is expected to increase by more than 100 bps in the next two to three…
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