“As at the end of 2016 the non-performing assets reached 21% of total loan portfolio, while this index was 12% in 2015. We plan that the loans in foreign currency will create a pressure in 2017. Moreover, we forecast that the loan portfolio will decline 5% this year. Capital deficiency due to low assets quality and risks of foreign currency will have negative impact on several banks in 2017 and normalization measures will be taken in the sector”, the information said.
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