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Bank Industry Risk Analysis: Israel (State of) Mar 06
Standard & Poors, March 2006
Abstract
Very sophisticated banking market, and high financial intermediation compared with peers'; Strong regulatory supervision and conservative credit standards, as credit growth has eased; Strong government support for maintaining the stability of the banking system, viewed as a strategic sector; Now virtually complete privatization, with banks removed from public policy roles; and Diversified banks' risks due to significant foreign operations in developed countries. Still-risky operating environment; Hindered competition between banks because of a highly concentrated system with limited foreign players; and Limited growth opportunities with increasing competition from capital markets. The State of Israel has a sophisticated financial sector, with a relatively high level of intermediation, despite stagnant loan growth in recent years. The banks have been benefiting from sustained economic...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Israel (State of),Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.,Israel Discount Bank Ltd.,Bank Hapoalim B.M.
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Research Type: Commentary
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