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Figure 4.4 - Increase in the market share of majority foreign-owned banks, selected countries, 1994 and 1999

Foreign bank entry
In a number of developing countries, there has recently been a big increase in the share of banking assets controlled by foreign companies (figure 4.4). Most of this foreign entry has been through the acquisition of domestic banks in the host country.
- WDR 2002, pages 88-89

Figure 4.4 - Increase in the market share of majority foreign-owned banks, selected countries, 1994 and 1999

	Foreign bank entry In a number of developing countries, there has recently been a big increase in the share of banking assets controlled by foreign companies (figure 4.4). Most of this foreign entry has been through the acquisition of domestic banks in the host country. - WDR 2002, pages 88-89