The listing of giant oil company Saudi Aramco broke several records and quadrupled the market capitalisation of Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange. 

Much like Pakistan’s economy as whole, performance at its banks has been lacklustre.

As Angola makes tentative steps towards a stronger economy, improvements in asset quality are still needed at its banks. Marie Kemplay reports.

While there may be high drama in Israel’s politics, recent years have seen a steady performance from its banks. 

There remains further work to be done on reducing Europe’s NPL levels, particularly if progress is to be made on completing banking union in Europe. 

The IMF is continuing to forecast healthy economic growth for Colombia, in contrast to many of its neighbours. Will this provide fertile ground for the country’s banks? Marie Kemplay reports.

The transaction banking business continues to grow at a sure and steady pace, despite macroeconomic headwinds.

The headwinds facing the world’s largest investment banks have taken their toll on revenues, productivity, operating margins and headcount.