BBC cameraman Peter Henderson on the Eat-2-Grow Food enterprise, which aims to empower people in war-torn zones
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No doubt, the decision will enhance the capabilities of the banks to lend more which is crucial in these periods of acute credit crunch. But the revival of economy as a whole will largely be determined by the developments that will bolster the confidence of the consumers, investors and companies. This in turn will be closely linked not only to the domestic economic conditions but to the global situation as whole, the banking experts said. The CEO of National Bank of Abu Dhabi Michael Tomalin, welcomed this ‘important and imaginative initiative’ which will significantly assist the banks in supporting the development of
“This will increase NBAD’s capital resources by Dh 4 billion and would take our Tier One ratio as at
However, some other experts said even though they welcomed the initiative, its ability to shore up the economy as a whole should not be overestimated. The economy will be stimulated if the confidence of the consumers and companies are stepped up. For example, even if the banks are willing to lend more after receiving the money from the Government, the consumers will avail loans only if they feel their jobs are secure and, they can continue to stay here. In the real estate sector people will take loans only when they feel the prices are not going to fall further, they pointed out. There are also issues of how the banks are going to make use of additional amount they have been sanctioned. For example, some of the banks have issued good dividends even amidst this financial crisis.
The amount given is larger than the dividend paid; no debate that the new money is helping on a net basis. It is simply interesting to no te that the dividends are being paid while the government is making capital available.
BBC cameraman Peter Henderson on the Eat-2-Grow Food enterprise, which aims to empower people in war-torn zones
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