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Bank Industry Risk Analysis: Taiwan Feb 97
Standard & Poors, Feb 1997
Abstract
OUTSTANDING SOVEREIGN RATINGS Taiwan (Republic of China) Foreign CurrencyAA+/Stable/A-1+ BASIC DATA (YEAR-END 1995) Number of banks82 System depositsNT$11,800 billion Deposits per capitaNT$600,000 Form of Regulation Ministry of Finance Central Bank of China The Taiwanese banks face a number of challenges over the coming years, particularly the state-owned banks, many of which are expected to be privatized at some point in the future. Liberalization of the financial sector has increased the number of competitors in the market place, from both foreign entrants and local entities. This competition has placed increasing pressure on net interest margins and has reduced loan growth for many banks. Traditionally, banks have not had diversified sources of revenues. This diversification has become a prime focus for the...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Taiwan (Republic of China) (Unsolicited Ratings),China (People's Republic of ),Bank of Taiwan,First Commercial Bank Ltd.,Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd.,Taiwan Cooperative Bank Ltd.,Hua Nan Commercial Bank Ltd.,Taiwan Business Bank
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