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Outlook 2012 - Banks Remain Jittery

Markus KopplinJanuary 4, 2012

Is this the calm before the storm? The trading rooms in Frankfurt's banks were mostly deserted between Christmas and the New Year. Some say a new banking crisis could be approaching fast. Banks are preparing for leaner times - and cutting back on their payrolls.

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Andreas Halin is in an excellent position to observe developments. He has been working as a headhunter for investment banks for more than ten years. He says the coming years will bring a shakedown period for banks, which only the strong will survive. Report by Miriam Schön.