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Top 1000 world banks 2009
June 24, 2009Despite huge losses, Western banks have retained their dominance of the rankings due to massive capital raising. But what will the future hold? Geraldine Lambe reports Research by Valentina Lorenzon, Cecile Sourbes and Charles Piggott
On the brink of dramatic change
May 5, 2009The Banker's latest CIS bank rankings identify that, although Ukraine and Kazakhstan banks are the most leveraged, they also have the largest capital base to withstand the turmoil. Writer Geraldine Lambe
Latam rides high as debt remains low
March 10, 2009Lower debt levels and comparatively low rates of bad loans mean that even the poorer Latin American countries are faring better than their developed counterparts when it comes to exposure to the financial crisis. Writer Charles Piggott.
State-owned banks tighten grip
February 2, 2009The Russian banking sector has been transformed by the crisis in 2008, but signs of the change were already clear in the end-2007 data included in these rankings, as the difficulties of raising capital began to bite. Writer Philip Alexander.
Top 500 banking brands 2009
February 2, 2009Many of the world’s top financial brands took a beating in 2008, but not every bank suffered. The Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands listing puts a financial value on the leading brands and ranks them accordingly. Philip Alexander reports.