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The internal environment is where the bank has influence

               and control over decisions taken based upon its strengths

               and weaknesses. The external environment comprises

               opportunities and threats over which the bank has little or

               no influence as shown in the SWOT analysis Diagram 3.





               SWOT




















                             Market leader in U.S.              Weak financial performance

                             Strong banking network             Over dependence on U.S.

                             Strong core banking growth         Declining net interest margins

                             Broad product and service          Weak wholesale banking ops
                             innovation
                                                                Unethical practices
                             Company recognition






                              Positive outlook for U.S.           Increased compliance costs

                              Card payments                       Increasing rules and regulations

                              New product and service launches    Volatility in financial markets

                                                                  Public perception





                Diagram 3: Bank of America
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