Since the revolution in 2011, the top Egyptian banks have been steadily strengthening their balance sheets. However, 2017 was not kind to the country’s two largest banks.
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Brazilian banks’ rollercoaster ride
October 16, 2018Brazil’s banks have been buffeted by political and economic headwinds for years, and stability is unlikely to return soon with a hotly contested election in the offing.
Assets up, profits down for Indonesia
October 9, 2018Indonesia's top banks have been building up their balance sheets – but profitability is declining.
Top 100 Arab Banks: FAB dominates in a transitional year
October 1, 2018First Abu Dhabi Bank, formed by the merger between the National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank, has made history as the first Emirati bank to top The Banker’s Top 100 Arab Banks ranking. Elsewhere, Morocco and Lebanon continue to impress. James King reports.
European banks continue to wield axe on jobs
October 1, 2018The staffing levels at European banks continue on a downward trend, with Barclays, UniCredit and DNB Group leading the charge. Joy Macknight reports.
Top five South African banks
September 25, 2018South Africa’s top lenders strengthened their balance sheets in 2017, but are now entangled in a corruption inquiry. Joy Macknight reports.
Top five US banks in 2007 and today
September 18, 2018Ten years on from the global financial crisis, what has changed in the US top five banks ranking? One bank disappeared, two experienced a drop in total assets and three boosted their balance sheets. Joy Macknight reports.
Argentinian banks under pressure
September 11, 2018Argentina’s ongoing crisis has sparked fears of emerging market contagion. Joy Macknight looks at the state of play of the country’s banks.
Top Canadian banks: strong and stable
September 4, 2018With the US and Mexico coming to an agreement on the way forward for Nafta, Canada has been left out in the cold. But could Canadian banks weather a trade storm? Joy Macknight reports.
Are central banks hurting interest margins?
September 3, 2018While banks say low interest rates hit their bottom line, not everyone – including the IMF – agrees there is a link. Danielle Myles analyses the data.