Size and Performance of European Banks: Can small banks be top performers?

The expression “bigger is always better” may not apply to European commercial banks. A recent analysis measuring bank performance and profitability for different size categories revealed that small banks can be top performers, too. What matters more than size is how well a bank of any magnitude manages credit risks and operational costs.

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