The country’s largest banks have sufficient capital to absorb larger credit losses resulting from the pandemic.

The NPL ratio at National Bank of Greece and Eurobank Ergasias has dropped sharply in the past few years.

As Covid-19 support measures are phased out, lenders have the capacity to manage exposures and limit loan losses.

As Covid-19 hammers the country’s vital tourism sector, SMEs and low-income households may struggle to service debt.

Deal-making in emerging markets is following the lead of developed markets with booming activity.

Fitch recently revised Rwanda’s outlook to negative from stable amid concerns about rising public sector debt.

Economic risks facing banks in New Zealand are rising because of soaring house prices over the past 12 months.

Over the past 10 years, almost 21,000 branches have closed in Spain. By comparison Germany has closed 14,000, while Italy has shuttered 10,000.

Uncertain political situation after president sacks prime minister likely to affect the operating environment for Tunisian banks.

Gulf country's banks are the main regional gainers in this year’s ranking, as loan books continued to rise healthily.