Time for GE to find buyer for Garanti?

It is a perfect time for GE to sell its stake in Garanti, but finding the right buyer will not be easy.

The investment bank that won the mandate to sell GE Capital’s 20.85% stake in Turkish bank Garanti will be working hard for its fees (it is rumoured to be JPMorgan).

Garanti is one of the best-managed financial institutions in the emerging markets. Like other Turkish banks it has weathered the global financial crisis fairly well. As Turkey secures its place as one of the most favoured investment destinations in the region, Garanti is set to benefit.

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