Threat of New Entrants
(Porter's Five Forces).
Real World
The UK banking sector has high barriers to entry — new banks must meet strict FCA capital requirements — which is why challenger banks like Monzo took years and hundreds of millions in funding to launch.
Exam Focus
Identify specific barriers (capital, brand loyalty, regulation) rather than stating 'high barriers' — vague answers lose application marks.
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