LEBANON'S BANKS KEEP CRISIS AT BAY

摘要

Lebanon's banking sector continues to confound the pessimism that has plagued global finance since the onset of the crisis. However, the threat of political instability lingers, as does the possibility of an overdue round of consolidation.rnA country that lies on a geopolitical faultline yet still fosters a strong banking industry, Lebanon's story is one that warrants special mention at a time of flux for financial services. High liquidity, well-capitalised institutions and good return and risk measures are just some of the qualities, albeit the most crucial ones, that characterise the country's banking sector.