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2011 Midyear Outlook: Global Financial Institutions Face Increasing Regulations Amid An Uneven Recovery Jul 11
Standard & Poors, July 2011
Abstract
In early July, CreditWeek editors sat down with some of Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' leading analysts for a roundtable discussion about global financial institutions. Panelists shared their views on the prospects for continued consolidation in the industry, the impact of new regulations, and the potential effects of a rise in interest rates in the U.S., among other key issues. Analysts in the U.S. and Europe generally expect a gradual recovery for the sector to continue, but noted that the cost of complying with new regulations could cut into banks' profits. The outlook in Asia and Latin America is generally stable and more upbeat, with expectations for continued lending and growth in profits, although inflation remains a significant downside risk...
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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