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Greek banks continue to reduce NPL ratios
November 15, 2022Over the past few years, the country's lenders have shown efforts to converge on the average European bank NPL ratio.
Net loans return to growth at microfinance banks in Latam
November 8, 2022The sector has bounced back following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Australia’s biggest banks keep getting bigger
November 1, 2022Total assets at Australia’s big four have increased, and the ANZ-Suncorp deal is set to further strengthen one of the biggest banks in the country.
Nordea expects to benefit from tighter monetary policy
October 25, 2022The largest lender in the Nordics forecasts an increase in net interest income in the coming years.
Monte dei Paschi begins €2.5bn rights issue
October 18, 2022The Italian lender is looking to strengthen its capital buffers and solve long-term problems.
Plunging profits the root of Credit Suisse's problems
October 11, 2022In the past weeks the Swiss lender has had to reassure investors about its capital strength and solvency.
Lebanese banks see total assets plunge
October 4, 2022Lenders in the country are feeling the effects of a three-year-long economic crisis.
Icelandic banks' rebounding net income
September 27, 2022While banks in the Nordic country recorded higher net income in 2021 than in 2017, inflation and increasing house prices may prove challenging in the near term.
Hungary’s banks braced for strong headwinds
September 20, 2022The operating environment for banks in Hungary looks set to worsen over the coming months. But its largest lenders are well fortified.
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