European banks unfazed by entrance of Chinese rivals

Western banks content to consolidate national portfolios during financial downturn

THE launch of Chinese banks into ship finance is being seen by some as a clear indicator of the power shift eastwards of shipping dominance. But the leading Scandinavian banks are not worried. Rather, they appear to welcome a new player entering a market that is rich with very attractive deals.

“Many of the global shipping banks — ther...

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