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Qatar: banking sector concerns slip under the radar

Concerns over the impact on Qatar from its diplomatic spat with neighbouring countries have largely focussed on trade ties, but we think investors should be keeping a closer eye on Qatar’s banking sector. While a full-blown crisis seems unlikely, external financing conditions are likely to deteriorate, keeping credit growth subdued for the foreseeable future.

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