lochaz-index wrote:Clear as day why it has been the best performing banking stock since the advent of caps. However, those are huge USD loans pegged on the libor which has been on an upward trajectory with the possibility that it might reach 6% on a two year outlook. Not to mention that it is generating revenue in weak(er) EA currencies and servicing the debts in USD which will likely go on a blinder of a rally.
Probably on-lent in USD or forex at rates referenced to LIBOR. I doubt most KE banks borrow in forex to lend in KES coz of the risks you outlined.
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