Banks across Latin America are proving their mettle in very difficult operating environments.

Nigeria and Egypt make a strong showing in this year’s Top 100 African Banks ranking. 

Foreign-owned subsidiaries are proving essential sources of profit for their parent groups.

The Banker’s 2021 Top 250 Western European Banks ranking shows that the industry has withstood the test of the pandemic; however, challenges around profitability remain.

Having strengthened balance sheets prior to the pandemic, central and eastern Europe’s banks have weathered the storm well. 

An overview of the key findings in this year’s Top 100 Arab Banks ranking.

China’s banking landscape remains dominated by the state-owned banks, although the regional institutions are leading the way. 

In a troubled year, Haiti’s Sogebank was the best Caribbean performer of 2020.

Indonesia’s banks have been toppled from their dominance of the region, with Vietnam’s showing a strong result this year. 

The Banker’s 2021 Nordic Banks ranking highlights impressive results across the region.