Can European banks strike back?

European bank shares have sunk to levels not seen since 2008, and even some of the region’s bank CEOs admit it is hard to make a compelling investment case for them. Euromoney speaks to the people at the top about their potential to re-emerge as global leaders.

Illustration: Kevin February

 

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Is there any way out of the gloom infecting Europe’s banking sector? 

With the region’s economic prospects this year gradually killing hopes for an end to negative rates and a recovery in their interest margins, the European Central Bank’s rate cut this September only confirmed the challenges ahead. It will be even harder for European banks to earn their cost of equity.

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