The region has seen strong recovery post-pandemic, but obstacles to growth are forming in the shape of rising energy and food prices, inflation and impending political events.
Top 1000 World Banks 2023
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Western and eastern European banks' capital positions diverge
August 2, 2022The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for 2022 saw a mixed picture for European banks’ capital positions, with almost every lender in the top 10 table for central and eastern Europe seeing a rise in their Tier 1 capital, yet the opposite was true for western Europe.
European financial boards fall short in gender diversity
August 1, 2022Financial services boardrooms in Europe continue to be dominated by men, according to a recent report by EY.
China’s city banks picking up momentum
August 1, 2022While state-owned banks are making the headlines in the country ranking, the city banks are leading the way in performance.
Gulf lenders benefit from rising oil prices
July 26, 2022After a mixed performance last year, 21 of the Middle East's 25 largest lenders have achieved improved positions in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for 2022.
Economic recovery provides tailwind for African banks
July 19, 2022All but one of the largest 25 African lenders in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for 2022 posted an increase in Tier 1 capital.
Chinese banks continue to dominate Top 1000
July 12, 2022Chinese banks now make up half the top 10 in the The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks ranking, though Asia-Pacific overall accounts for a smaller total of global profits than last year.
China’s economy feels the pressure
July 6, 2022The long shadow of Covid-19 is impacting China’s economy, as the country struggles to meet its ambitious growth targets.
Real estate crisis jeopardises China’s economic rebound
July 6, 2022A turbulent year in China’s real estate sector has created unease in the domestic market.
Banks' Tier 1 capital continues to grow
July 5, 2022The minimum Tier 1 capital of a bank within The Banker's Top 1000 ranking now stands at $556m, up from $547m last year.
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