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The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2013 rankings - World Press release

July 1, 2013

CHINESE BANK TOPS WORLD BANKS RANKING FOR FIRST TIME

LONDON: 1 July 2013: A Chinese bank has come top in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for the first time ever. ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) has moved from third to first place on the back of a 15% increase in capital. Last year’s winner Bank of America fell back to third while JP Morgan stayed second.

Developing world enjoys best return on assets

July 1, 2013

It comes as little surprise to see emerging economies such as Kenya and Indonesia leading return-on-asset rankings, though China's relatively low scores may raise a few eyebrows.

China dominates net interest rankings

July 1, 2013

China's banking dominance has extended into the net interest income rankings, though the trading income tables have a more old-world feel to them.

Western Europe's state of inertia

July 1, 2013

Little has changed among the leading western European banks over the course of the past year, despite the best efforts of the region's authorities.

Latin America bucks trend as LTDs fall globally

July 1, 2013

The global trend for loan-to-deposit ratios was one of decline in 2012, though Latin America did experience a notable growth in this field.

South Africans slump while the rest of Africa rises

July 1, 2013

South Africa's lenders still dominate Africa's banking landscape, but their sluggish 2012 means that the rest are making up ground.

Asian growth comes from all quarters

July 1, 2013

On first glance, the Asia-Pacific top 25 excluding China and Japan has a familiar look to it, with Australian banks dominating. However, closer examination shows growth stories from across the whole region.

China: four giants and number one in the world

July 1, 2013

Home to the largest bank in the world by Tier 1 capital – Industrial and Commercial Bank of China – and three other members of the top 10, China's dominance at the top of the global banking scene is now there for all to see.

Japan's banks slide as China marches on

July 1, 2013

The sluggish growth that has existed in Japan's banking sector in recent years shows little sign of ending.

Measures of soundness inch upwards

July 1, 2013

Soundness levels among the world's banks are showing a slight sign of improvement, though familiar names still feature at the top of the rankings.

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