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NPL levels may stymie European banking union

December 2, 2019

There remains further work to be done on reducing Europe’s NPL levels, particularly if progress is to be made on completing banking union in Europe. 

Positive signs for Colombia’s banks

November 12, 2019

The IMF is continuing to forecast healthy economic growth for Colombia, in contrast to many of its neighbours. Will this provide fertile ground for the country’s banks? Marie Kemplay reports.

Transaction banking revenues remain stable in H1 2019

November 1, 2019

The transaction banking business continues to grow at a sure and steady pace, despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Investment banking revenues continue to fall

October 1, 2019

The headwinds facing the world’s largest investment banks have taken their toll on revenues, productivity, operating margins and headcount. 

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Top 200 Latin American Banks ranking: Brazil's big five lead again

October 1, 2019

Brazil proves its regional preeminence as its five largest lenders retain the top slots in The Banker’s Latin American ranking, despite experiencing a drop in Tier 1 capital. 

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Top 250 EU Banks ranking 2019: a slow growth story

October 1, 2019

The latest Top 250 EU Banks ranking reflects the near-static economic growth rate of the region, though Romania does provide a rare and unexpected success story. 

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The Banker's Top 100 Arab Banks ranking 2019: QNB back on top

September 2, 2019

Gulf banks dominate The Banker's Top 100 Arab Banks ranking on the back of a wave of mergers, with north African lenders faring less well.

Beijing leads IFCs by banking measures

September 2, 2019

Beijing reigns supreme in the ranking of international financial centres by bank data, outstripping main rival New York by some way. Silvia Pavoni reports.

Asia leads investment banking fee growth over decade

September 2, 2019

In the past decade, banks in Asia have seen the most aggressive growth in investment banking fees, followed by those in the US. Meanwhile, Europe lags behind, as Kat Van Hoof reports.

US IFCs top education rankings

August 1, 2019

Rankings of IFCs by the number of business schools and Internal Baccalaureate establishments put Boston and Chicago at the top. 

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