Moody’s slashes growth forecasts for G20

Moody's has revised down real GDP projections for 2022 and 2023.

The Banker’s Top 100 CEE Banks 2022

Almost three-quarters of the central and eastern European region’s top 100 banks saw a fall in their Tier 1 capital during 2021.

European ESG issuance declines in second quarter

The year on year supply of socially responsible bonds and loans in Europe dropped in the second quarter of this year. 

The shifting sands in European payments

A huge project backed by the European Central Bank and the continent’s major lenders looks to further accelerate the digital transformation of the European payments sector.

July records lowest monthly M&A total in more than two years

Global merger and acquisition deal activity continues to drop year on year, with July seeing a fall of 62% in announced transactions compared with the previous year.

Western and eastern European banks' capital positions diverge

The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for 2022 saw a mixed picture for European banks’ capital positions, with almost every lender in the top 10 table for central and eastern Europe seeing a rise in their Tier 1 capital, yet the opposite was true for western Europe. 

European financial boards fall short in gender diversity

Financial services boardrooms in Europe continue to be dominated by men, according to a recent report by EY. 

Intra-EBU exposure reforms is a step in the right direction

The biggest lenders in Europe are set to have their cross-border exposures in the European Banking Union redefined.

Mixed fortunes for European banks’ capital positions

It was a mixed picture for European banks’ capital positions in 2021, with almost every lender in the top 10 table for central and eastern Europe seeing a rise in their Tier 1 capital, yet the opposite was true for western Europe.

Société Générale crowned best-performing French lender

France’s largest banks are well positioned to absorb the blows from risks stemming from exposure to Russia, after rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic in impressive fashion.

Bankinter shines brightest among Spain’s banks

Spain’s banking sector is on a steady course in its recovery, but improving profitability is the biggest challenge facing Spanish lenders.

German banks in good health but face increasing competition

Germany’s biggest lenders have remained stable during the past few years, but one of the major issues the country’s banks face is increased competition from peers in the eurozone.

Mediolanum tops performance ranking for Italian banks

Italian lenders are on track for a good recovery after being hit hard by Covid-19, but they still face several risks. 

Isbank best performer in Turkey amid challenges

The country’s banks have coped well during the pandemic, but big challenges still lie ahead.

Polish banks benefit from rising rates

A rapid economic recovery has given a boost to Poland’s banks, but a slowdown from high inflation is on the way, driving up the cost of risk for banks. 

Lloyds Bank delivers strong performance

The UK banking sector had a strong year in 2021, as the economy rebounded with impressive growth. Burhan Khadbai reports.

E-wallets overtake invoices in Germany, while PayPal remains strong in Italy

Online payment methods vary across Europe, with some countries increasingly opting for digital payments while others still preferring to use traditional methods, according to a report by Nexi.

Commonwealth M&A reaches highest share of global deal-making since 2010

There has been a strong start to the year for M&A activity among Commonwealth states.