South African lenders occupy the top four positions in The Banker's top 10 African banks by pre-tax profits ranking.

A new way of quantifying the effective management of sovereign debt shows eurozone economies in a new light.

In the latest ranking of African banks, Nigeria’s lenders had a blockbuster year in terms of profits, demonstrating their recovery from the country's 2009 crisis, while South Africa's banks remain way out in front of the rest of Africa, but continue to experience subdued growth. 

Competition and non-performing loans are rising among Russia's consumer lenders, but their profit performance is still well ahead of the rest of the Russian banking sector

The Banker's top banks in Denmark ranking shows that Danske Bank is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.

The Banker's top banks in China ranking shows that ICBC is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.

The Banker's top banks in Indonesia ranking shows that Bank Mandiri is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.

Bermuda has lost out to competing jurisdictions in terms of inward investment in recent years, but is now looking to rebuild its appeal by attracting Islamic investment. 

The Banker's top banks in Chile ranking shows that Banco Santander Chile is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.

A majority of African banks were able to increase their interest rate spreads in 2012, but high inflation tends to be a major factor for the top performers.