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German bank profitability is low by international standards. Although German banks rank more favorably in risk … the least profitable in Europe. Several factors affect bank profitability, including a complex tiered industry structure …-adjusted terms, as low profitability is partially compensated by lower volatility of returns, their profitability ratios remain low …
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This paper presents a technical note on bank stress testing and climate risks analysis in Maldives. Although the … considered a micro approach that shocks banks' immovable asset related loans under three climate scenarios. The system appears … possible unraveling of the sovereign-bank nexus. Banks' nonperforming loans (NPL) ratios are projected to increase slightly in …
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This technical note discusses anti-money laundering and combating the financing terrorism (AML-CFT) supervision of the banking sector in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The decision to focus on the AML/CFT supervision of the WAEMU banking sector was based on the remit of the...
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The Philippines is highly vulnerable to risks from climate change. The Philippines is categorized as one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change and natural disasters, especially typhoons. Depending on where a severe typhoon hits the Philippines, it could potentially cause a...
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This paper discusses Moldova’s request for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility and request for an Extended Arrangement. The economy remained overregulated and hampered by relative price distortions. High barriers to entry and low competition in telecommunications,...
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in recent years. The banking sector has become concentrated, and profitability of banks is relatively high and growing …
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From the 2002 Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), a number of structural reforms have been carried out in the financial system. A number of measures have been taken in the regulatory, fiscal, and legal areas to improve credit quality and financial transparency. The stress test confirms...
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slowing, declining property price growth as well as Cyprus’s high household indebtedness. …
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and on maintaining medium-term macroeconomic stability while fostering growth potential. Although agriculture continues to … between demand-dampening measures and growth-enhancing structural reforms. …
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economy, and creating the conditions for a resumption of economic growth. The reform program was reinforced in the first half …
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