Banco de Costa Rica, the second-largest bank by assets, increased allowances for loan losses by 28% year-on-year in 2020.
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Mortgages at Israeli banks rise amid ongoing house price boom
October 25, 2021Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, the country’s third largest lender by assets, saw its mortgage book expand by 24% year on year in 2020.
Sustainable finance bond markets moderate but remain brisk
October 22, 2021The first nine months of 2021 show the highest totals on record, but are now showing signs of slowing.
ROE continues to fall at Danish banks
October 21, 2021Danske Bank, the country’s largest lender by Tier 1 capital, saw return on equity drop to 2.7% in 2020.
NII continues to grow at Armenian banks
October 20, 2021At Ardshinbank, the country’s second largest bank by assets, net interest income rose 20% last year.
The Banker's Top 200 Latam Banks 2021
October 20, 2021Banks across Latin America are proving their mettle in very difficult operating environments.
Tier 1 capital jumps at Liechtenstein's banks
October 19, 2021Low-risk lending to wealthy customers has helped maintain asset quality during the pandemic.
Philippine banks ramp up impairment provisions
October 18, 2021Leading banks significantly increased loan impairment provisions last year, ahead of a projected rise in bad loans this year.
Double whammy hurts Nigerian banks’ ROE
October 15, 2021Access Bank, the country’s largest lender by total assets, saw ROE fall from 16% in 2019 to 14.1% in 2020.
NPL upward trend continues at Kenyan banks
October 14, 2021KCB Group, the country’s largest lender by Tier 1 capital, saw its non-performing loan ratio rise to 15% in 2020.
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