Emirates NBD PJSC, the United Arab Emirates’ biggest bank by assets, had its price estimate cut 20 percent at HC Brokerage, citing rising loan-loss charges and a possible acquisition of mortgage lender Amlak Finance PJSC.
“We think an Emirates NBD acquisition of Amlak has become more likely and believe Emirates NBD may also have to absorb some of the refinancing needs of government owned entities in 2012, particularly if European and U.S. banks reduce their exposure to the region,” analysts Jaap Meijer and Kareem Ghaly wrote………………………………………..Full Article: Source