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Top 1000 world banks 2009

Despite huge losses, Western banks have retained their dominance of the rankings due to massive capital raising. But what will the future hold?
Geraldine Lambe reports

Research by Valentina Lorenzon, Cecile Sourbes and Charles Piggott

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Window on the world

Stephen Timewell traces eight decades of The Banker, which has reflected global historical changes through the years, and he profiles its founder, Brendan Bracken, whose influence is still felt today.

For eight decades The Banker has been a prime source of global financial intelligence and a window on the world’s key banking and economic developments. Rarely do magazines reach such a venerable age – and even more rarely do they maintain the vision and thrust of their founders.

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A healthy appetite in Canada

Stability and access to a wealth of natural resources makes Canada attractive for investors. Geraldine Lambe reports on the resulting buoyant activity in the country’s capital markets.

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A healthy appetite in Canada

Stability and access to a wealth of natural resources makes Canada attractive for investors. Geraldine Lambe reports on the resulting buoyant activity in the country’s capital markets.

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Lean and liquid

The Russian consumer lending boom came to an abrupt end in late 2008, but convergence between consumer finance and traditional retail banking is providing the tools for sustainable growth. Writer Philip Alexander

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Identity Fraud Round Table

“Phishing” attacks and improvements in ID fraud prevention were the two key topics discussed at The Banker’s Identity Fraud Round Table in London on 5 December, chaired by Contributing Editor Michael Imeson.

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Inge Hansen

The questions

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Top 1000 world banks 2009

Despite huge losses, Western banks have retained their dominance of the rankings due to massive capital raising. But what will the future hold?
Geraldine Lambe reports

Research by Valentina Lorenzon, Cecile Sourbes and Charles Piggott

• Read More World 1000 Banks