Brazil remains the leading Latin American country for foreign investment into the finance sector, but its total investment levels have shrunk. When it comes to outbound investment into the region, Venezuela is leading the way.
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Top five banks in Vietnam
October 31, 2014The Banker's top banks in Vietnam ranking shows that VietinBank is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.
The top five banks in Israel
October 27, 2014The Banker's top banks in Israel ranking shows that Bank Hapoalim is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.
US banks retain lead in North American ROC ranking
October 17, 2014There is just one entrant from outside the US in the top five North American banks by return on capital ranking.
Top five banks in Turkey
October 10, 2014The Banker's top banks in Turkey ranking shows that Turkiye Is Bankasi is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.
NCB streaks ahead in Arab banks ranking
October 3, 2014The Banker's top Arab banks ranking shows that Saudi Arabia's National Commercial Bank is the largest bank in the region by Tier 1 capital.
Top 100 Arab banks, 2014: a stand-out year
October 1, 2014Banks across the Arab world are prospering, according to The Banker’s Top 100 Arab banks ranking, thanks to the health of the financial sector despite ongoing political and security risks in some areas.
Tracking eurozone asset quality questions
October 1, 2014Eurozone banks that have taken an aggressive stance to risk-weighting their assets may face most scrutiny from the European Central Bank’s comprehensive assessment.
London retains its IFC lead
October 1, 2014London retains its title as the top international finance centre in the world, although New York’s stock market capitalisation is almost four times that of the UK capital. Meanwhile, Johannesburg has made the most dramatic of advances up the rankings, jumping 18 places to rank 17th.
Venezuela and Argentina make up Latam ROC ranking
September 26, 2014The top performing lenders in Latin America, in terms of return on capital, are located in Venezuela and Argentina.