The lowering of the rand/dollar exchange rate and an increase in assets keeps the country at the top of the pile.
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Gulf gets a retail boost
November 3, 2003While Gulf banks enjoy strong results, banks in non-oil countries have seen a drop in their profits. Stephen Timewell reports.
Shanghai makes up for lost time
March 2, 2003China's largest city pulls out all the stops to regain the title of 'global financial centre', says Louise do Rosario.
No place like home
February 2, 2002The Banker's global banking survey comes to a surprising conclusion - most banks' assets remain in their domestic market. Stephen Timewell reports. Research by Terry Baker-Self.