It's going to Cr?dit Agricole evil SA! After conceding 4.59% Thursday as the bank lost 4.73% shortly after mid-session at 12.295 euros, or one of its lowest levels since three months, and signs for the second consecutive time the highest CAC 40 down and even the entire industry in Europe.

Like BNP Paribas (0.44%) and Societe Generale (0.57%), the entire banking sector is undergoing suffering. But the fall is more brutal for Cr?dit Agricole. "The strengthening of prudential bank by the Basel Committee" penalizes "greater mutual banks," said Vincent Ganne, strategist IG Markets. He added: "The capital of these banks (mutual) is composed of common shares and ITC (cooperative investment certificates).As stated Vincent Ganne, the Basel Committee intends to require banks that shares are the dominant form of their own funds. However, Credit Agricole has over ICC BNP Paribas or Societe Generale. According to the strategist, Cr?dit Agricole is expected to retreat further in the short term. In addition, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch recently lowered his rating from "buy" to "neutral."

Basel, Greece, recommendation: Cr?dit Agricole depression

Lastly, Cr?dit Agricole suffers for several weeks on fears its exposure to the debt of Greece, including Standard & Poor's, after Fitch downgraded the long-term notes. The rating agency also notes the gradient of two major Greek banks, Eurobank and Alphabank. However, the mutual insurance group is present in Greece, through its subsidiary Emproki. "A greater share of profits should be set aside to build social capital.Outside, Credit Agricole has lagged behind other banks, mainly because of Emporiki should not return to profitability by the end of 2011 "concluded Vincent Ganne.

Over a month, Credit Agricole fell 17%, when the CAC 40 gained 0.6% and the DJ Stoxx European banks down 7%.



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