Shanghai is China’s biggest international financial centre in terms of inflows of foreign direct investment, while Beijing tops the table for outflows.
Top 1000 World Banks – Competition in Central and South America hots up
June 29, 2015Brazil maintains its dominance at the top of the Central and South American ranking, but a growth spurt at two Venezuelan lenders has pushed Mexican and Chilean lenders down the list.
Top 1000 World Banks – No change at the top in North America
June 29, 2015There is little change in the North American ranking, with the largest lenders continuing to bolster their capital positions and hold on to their positions in the region.
Top 1000 World Banks – Efficiency measure tells China's story
June 28, 2015Japan’s banks are on top for efficiency, but China’s presence dominates the ranking of cost-to-income ratios.
Top 50 Private Banking Brands, 2015
June 1, 2015Swiss giant UBS tops The Banker's Top 50 Private Banking Brands ranking, with an increase of nearly one-third in its brand valuation in the past year giving it a clear lead over its nearest rival, Deutsche Bank.
Joaquim Levy: how to reignite Brazil's economy
June 1, 2015Flat growth, heavy public spending and a corruption scandal at state-owned energy giant Petrobras have dented Brazil’s appeal to international investors, but Joaquim Levy, the country’s finance minister, is working to turn its fortunes around.
Johannesburg is top African financial hub
June 1, 2015In the ranking of African financial centres, Johannesburg is the leading destination for FDI inflows, while Casablanca leads the way in terms of outflows.
Peru's finance minister makes a mobile banking call
April 30, 2015Peru's new finance minister, Alonso Segura, is keen to push ahead with plans to diversify the country's economy, reduce informality and finally move banking into the mobile area.
Budapest tops CEE ranking for attracting financial services FDI
April 30, 2015Budapest is the new top financial services investment destination in central and eastern Europe, while Moscow retains its crown as the largest international financial centre for outward investment.
Bringing the co-operative model into the 21st century
April 1, 2015Born out of social innovation in the 19th century, Europe's co-operative banking model is now struggling to stay relevant in an increasingly globalised, technology-driven and heavily regulated banking market. Silvia Pavoni looks into ways the model can stay afloat.