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Banco de Credito Local de Espana S.A. Apr 04
Standard & Poors, April 2004
Abstract
Extremely low risk profile given the bank's focus on lending to the public sector; Solid market position in its niche market; Enviable operating efficiency; and Full ownership by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. Limited business diversification, which makes the bank vulnerable to heightened competition; and Reliance on wholesale funding. The ratings on Banco de Cr-dito Local de Espa-a, S.A. (BCL) reflect the bank's extremely low risk profile, strong position in lending to local authorities, outstanding operating efficiency, and full ownership by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA; AA-/Stable/A-1+). The ratings also factor in BCL's limited diversification, which restricts its flexibility to deal with competitive pressures, and its reliance on wholesale funding. BCL's credit track record is one of the best...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Banco de Credito Local de Espana S.A.,Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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