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S&P urges strong steps to shield banks from 'high risk'.

Publication: Japan Weekly Monitor
Publication Date: 11-JUN-01
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
TOKYO, June 6 Kyodo

Standard & Poor's Corp.(S&P) said Wednesday the slide in ratings on Japanese banks is not irreversible, although, amid the current tough operating environment, strong measures are required for the banks to regain their credit strengths.

''The banks remain vulnerable to external factors, such as the declining economy and falling stock...

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