Alpha banks still growing at a slower pace. Tough operating environment puts pressure on assets, loans and deposits

Alpha banks, the first 14 banks with deposits exceeding $2 billion each, have reported a slowing activity this year, according to the Alpha report issued by Bankdata Financial Services.

Consolidated assets grew by 2.6 percent over the first nine months, against 6.6 percent during the same period last year. Domestic assets grew by three percent, while foreign assets rose by 1.1 percent. Out of total activity, 80 percent was tied locally and 20 percent abroad, as of the end of September, th...

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