South Africa's lenders, for so long the shining light in Africa's representation in The Banker's Top 1000 rankings, retain the top spots in the regional list but mostly with falls in their Tier 1 capital. The good news, however, comes from the direction of Morocco's financial institutions.
Top 1000 World Banks – Emerging market banks perform strongly once again
June 30, 2014As was the case in 2013 Top 1000 World Banks ranking, when it comes to returns on assets, African banks are the stellar performers.
Top 1000 World Banks – Market risk declining globally
June 30, 2014Market risk-weighted assets decline as a proportion of total assets in this year's ranking, as banks reduce their trading desk activities to meet higher capital requirements.
South African CBG toes a fine line
May 23, 2014South Africa’s central bank governor Gill Marcus faces the tricky task of curbing inflationary pressures while trying not to damage the country’s weak economy. Whether or not she succeeds will depend to a large extent on factors outside her control.
Nigerian banks shrug off regulatory headaches
April 1, 2014Nigeria’s banks may be suffering the impact of regulatory changes and monetary tightening, but the country’s robust growth and economic reforms are taking away the sting.
The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2014 rankings - UK Press release: For immediate release
June 30, 2014UK banks continue to fall in global ranking, as Chinese dominance increases
The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2014 rankings - WORLD Press release: For immediate release
June 30, 2014Record profits for global banking as China dominates list of top banks
Global banking profits have reached an all-time high, with China dominating the post financial crisis banking sector, according to The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking.