Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF GRUPOAVAL
GrupoAval
Parent Company
GrupoAval
Category
Investment Services
Sector
Banking and Financial services
Tagline/ Slogan
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USP
Colombia’s largest and most profitable financial conglomerate
STP
Commercial banking, Trust, Leasing and Pension Fund management Segment system
Target Group
Individuals and institutions seeking financial help and advice
Positioning
A full service financial institution
SWOT Analysis
1.The acquisition of BAC is likely to help expand globally and increase the revenue by expanding the customer base 2. Huge customer base and extensive network across 11 countries makes it the largest and most profitable financial conglomerates in Colombia 3.Subsidiaries execute a successful and diversified business model which provides complete product and segment coverage 4.Diversified and competitive sources of funding 5. Sound risk management makes asset quality superior to the market average Strength 6. Nearly 50000 employees with the company
1.Acquisition of Grupo Reformador de Guatemala not very attractive due to lower profitability of assets and lower GDP growth forecast for Guatemala 2.High chances of increase in percentage of NPA to hamper profits Weakness 3.Fluctuating value of collaterals pose operational risks.
1.Can bank on the woes faced by European financial firms by spending the ample cash they have on acquisitions Opportunity 2. Acquisitions of GFR and BBVApa likely to diversify the product offering and target market in Central America
3.M&A to help mitigate risk 4. Low penetration of financial services in Colombia offer opportunities to expand business
1.Integration across different countries pose bigger challenges 2.Adverse political conditions in Colombia and other countries and govt and regulatory actions may affect financial performance 3.Coloumbian and Central American economies remain vulnerable to external shocks Threats 4.Internal security issues in Colombia increases tax burden
Competition
1.Citi Bank 2.Bancafe Competitors 3. Standard Chartered Bank
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF GRUPOAVAL
GrupoAval
Parent Company
GrupoAval
Category
Investment Services
Sector
Banking and Financial services
Tagline/ Slogan
-
USP
Colombia’s largest and most profitable financial conglomerate
STP
Commercial banking, Trust, Leasing and Pension Fund management Segment system
Target Group
Individuals and institutions seeking financial help and advice
Positioning
A full service financial institution
SWOT Analysis
1.The acquisition of BAC is likely to help expand globally and increase the revenue by expanding the customer base 2. Huge customer base and extensive network across 11 countries makes it the largest and most profitable financial conglomerates in Colombia 3.Subsidiaries execute a successful and diversified business model which provides complete product and segment coverage 4.Diversified and competitive sources of funding 5. Sound risk management makes asset quality superior to the market average Strength 6. Nearly 50000 employees with the company
1.Acquisition of Grupo Reformador de Guatemala not very attractive due to lower profitability of assets and lower GDP growth forecast for Guatemala 2.High chances of increase in percentage of NPA to hamper profits Weakness 3.Fluctuating value of collaterals pose operational risks.
1.Can bank on the woes faced by European financial firms by spending the ample cash they have on acquisitions Opportunity 2. Acquisitions of GFR and BBVApa likely to diversify the product offering and target market in Central America
3.M&A to help mitigate risk 4. Low penetration of financial services in Colombia offer opportunities to expand business
1.Integration across different countries pose bigger challenges 2.Adverse political conditions in Colombia and other countries and govt and regulatory actions may affect financial performance 3.Coloumbian and Central American economies remain vulnerable to external shocks Threats 4.Internal security issues in Colombia increases tax burden
Competition
1.Citi Bank 2.Bancafe Competitors 3. Standard Chartered Bank
doc_623937848.docx