Don’t Be Distracted by the Pass Rate in ECB’s Bank Exams
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For investors, the European Central Bank’s yearlong evaluation of the region’s banks isn’t just about who passes and who fails.
The bigger question will be how much the ECB marks down lenders’ capital during its balance sheet inspection known as the asset quality review. The central bank and national regulators will publish their findings on Oct. 26.