62% of bankers positive about prospects for 2019

Almost two-thirds of bankers (62 percent) are looking at 2019 with optimism, which is about 6 percentage points more than a year ago. At the same time, 38 percent view the current year with fear and anxiety. According to 55 percent of respondents, this year the costs of operating banks will increase; however, 72 percent predict that their revenues…