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Paraguay banks press central bank over lender solvency doubts
Paraguay's banking association, representing 14 private lenders, asked the central bank to report on the solvency of institutions that received support in mergers, after senators urged President Santiago Peña to replace the bank's leadership.
Why it matters
Doubts over bank health can undermine confidence in a country's financial system.
Background
Paraguay has been one of South America's more stable economies. Its central bank oversees bank mergers and emergency support facilities.
Sources
- MercoPress ↗Oct 18, 1:51 PM ET
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