NPL market: How the trade in non-performing loans is developing in Europe.

Europe’s banks are selling their bad loans – but to whom? This infographic describes the NPL market and the key players and shows how crisis-ridden Greece, Spain, and Italy are faring.

Europe’s banks are selling their bad loans – but to whom? This infographic describes the NPL market and the key players and shows how crisis-ridden Greece, Spain, and Italy are faring.

Photo Credits: Stocksy, Infographic: Esther Gonstalla

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