With each new approval of an industry-focused bank, Myanmar’s banking sector becomes riskier. Instead of creating more banks, Myanmar should streamline its existing institutions to minimise the chance of a banking sector crisis, according to international advisers, who have warned the government against the systemic risks created by sector-specific banks. However, despite an already crowded […]
Industry banks add to sector’s risk
August 25, 2015 by Thiha
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