Australian banks held on to the top Asia-Pacific rankings (excluding China and Japan) again, though Singapore’s DBS Bank moved up into the top five. Adrienne Klasa reports.
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Top 1000 World Banks - Japan's megabanks steer a stable course at the top
July 2, 2018Japan’s banking behemoths have retained their dominance in the country rankings, with leader Mitsubishi UFJ Finanical Group also jumping a place in the global rankings, as Adrienne Klasa reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Russian banks' mixed fortunes influence CEE ranking
July 2, 2018Russian banks dominate the central and eastern Europe rankings, taking the top places for Tier 1 capital, profitability and highest mover. However others experienced bailouts and nationalisations that pushed them down or out of the list, as Stefanie Linhardt reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Brazil's big banks shake off domestic troubles
July 2, 2018Brazil may have been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, but its banks are still thriving. Meanwhile, Argentina dominates the return on capital table. Silvia Pavoni reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Buoyant US banks strengthen grip in North America
July 2, 2018A more lax regulatory environment has given a boost to large US lenders, with the 'Big Four' of JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup all recording impressive performances in 2017. Silvia Pavoni reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Global banks enjoy growth in profits without undue risks
July 2, 2018After two years of disappointing figures, the world’s Top 1000 banks notched up record profits in 2018 without increasing risk levels. Moreover, Asia’s share of Tier 1 capital expanded, at the expense of the Americas. Brian Caplen reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - No let up in China dominance as big four march on
July 2, 2018China’s banks in general enjoyed Tier 1 capital gains, bringing yet more upwards movement in the main Top 1000 ranking. Brian Caplen reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - National Bank of Uzbekistan is highest mover but all eyes on UniCredit
July 2, 2018National Bank of Uzbekistan is the highest mover in The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks ranking but Italy's UniCredit is the most notable entry in the top 25 highest movers table. Joy Macknight reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Western Europe bounces back as global soundness continues to improve
July 2, 2018As global soundness measures show improvements across the globe, western Europe's return to health is particularly notable, as Joy Macknight reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Battle of the US trading titans sees Goldman back on top
July 2, 2018Goldman Sachs has topped the 2018 trading income table, with JPMorgan pipped into second place. Meanwhile, Brazilian banks have suffered a reversal in fortune. Joy Macknight reports.