Following the recent scandal in the UK and ongoing euro concerns, fund managers reveal whether there are still opportunities in the banking sector.
Kevin Lilley, manager, Old Mutual European Equity fund Increasing exposure I have been investing in European banks and have been progressively raising the position through the course of this year. My view is the long-term refinancing operation of the European Central Bank has dealt with the liquidity fears that overhung the sector. Levels of disclosure have improved significantly due to the bank stress tests of last summer, while the majority of banks have meaningfully increased their capital ratios. Last month, the valuation of the eurozone banks hit a price-to-book rat...
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