External Loans and Deposits of Reporting Banks in Relation to the Banking Sector for United Arab Emirates
DDOI10AEA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
33.25
Year-over-Year Change
23.78%
Date Range
1/1/1995 - 1/1/2020
Summary
This trend measures the external loans and deposits of reporting banks in the United Arab Emirates as a percentage of the overall banking sector. It provides insights into the international lending and borrowing activities of the UAE's financial institutions.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The external loans and deposits ratio tracks the size of a country's banking sector's cross-border assets and liabilities relative to the total domestic banking system. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to assess the degree of financial integration and international exposure of a nation's banking industry.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the World Bank from national central bank sources.
Historical Context
Monitoring this indicator helps evaluate the UAE's financial openness and vulnerability to global economic shocks.
Key Facts
- UAE banks' external assets and liabilities equal over 100% of the domestic banking sector.
- The UAE has one of the most globally integrated banking systems among emerging economies.
- Cross-border banking activity in the UAE has grown rapidly over the past two decades.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the size of the external loans and deposits of reporting banks in the United Arab Emirates as a percentage of the overall domestic banking sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insights into the degree of international financial integration and exposure of the UAE's banking industry, which is important for evaluating economic openness and vulnerability to global shocks.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the World Bank from national central bank sources.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this indicator to assess the UAE's financial openness and integration with global markets, which informs decisions around monetary, regulatory, and international economic policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be lags in data reporting from source countries, and the metric only reflects the reporting banks rather than the full domestic banking system.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, External Loans and Deposits of Reporting Banks in Relation to the Banking Sector for United Arab Emirates (DDOI10AEA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.