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Cor Broekhuyse, general manager and head of Rabobank International in the Americas division “Pure lending is not a very differentiated business, but it becomes much more specialized and rewarding once you can combine it with other services”
Cor Broekhuyse

High levels of protectionism and the strength of cultural issues have meant that the food and agricultural sector has largely remained the domain of specialized local banks in most parts of the world.

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