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FT: Romanian banks: turning a corner?

February 17, 2012

By Andrew MacDowall of Business New EuropeRomania’s new government has a substantial in-tray to deal with, not least breathing more life into the sluggish economy. And the politicians know much will depend on whether the banking sector, where business has stabilised recently, agrees to play ball.Romania’s growth rate is expected to be around 2-3 per cent this year – a far

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