The slump in oil prices has caused concerns to emerge about the exposure of financial institutions to energy companies, but for banks in the Gulf this risk seems small. They are more vulnerable to a period of low oil prices if it results in weaker income growth in the broader economy. But even then, large capital buffers, coupled with governments’ strong balance sheets, mean the risks look manageable.
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