Bohemian Crowns: Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka (A) Case Solution
The story of the Czech transition from a centrally planned to a free market economy, describing the first economic reforms, the fixed-exchange rate regime, and the coupon privatization. Additionally clarifies why, in the middle of the 1990s, the Czech Republic liberalized its capital account and how this influenced the Czech banking system, resulting in credit boom that is substantial. Investigates why Ceskoslovenska Obchodni Banka (CSOB), the nation's fourth biggest bank, decided not to participate in the credit boom and how CSOB determined and pursued its growth strategy. Pupils assume the place of Pavel Kavanek, the CEO who, in June 2000, must determine whether another big Czech bank on the verge of insolvency, IPB should be acquired by CSOB of CSOB.
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PUBLICATION DATE: September 21, 2004
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