China,emerging markets, the eurozone, and oil and commodities all pose a threat to the banking sector this yearBanking shares have reach under pressure this week as investors express fears that the sector will be badly hit by a global economic downturn. Financial institutions have strengthened their balance sheets since the 2008 financial crisis,but they could be in for a turbulent year whether potential flashpoints such as emerging markets or the energy sector produce a cascade of debt defaults. Here are the five biggest threats to the banking sector:
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Source: theguardian.com