In the years following its 2009 banking crisis, Nigeria's banks' pre-tax profits lagged in the African rankings, but figures from 2012 are expected to show a recovery.
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Europe's financial services sector loses its FDI appeal
March 1, 2013A difficult economic climate combined with a number of financial services sector scandals have served to deter investors from making foreign direct investments in Europe, resulting in declines in inflows across the region in 2012.
Top 100 Central American banks: Panama maintains its lead
February 27, 2013While Panama's banks held their lead as the biggest banks in Central America, Nicaragua steamed ahead in terms of return on capital and return on assets.
Derisking European banks
February 27, 2013
European banks have been under pressure to deleverage to comply with new capital regulations and absorb losses. But many have reduced the risk in their balance sheet, rather than shrinking total assets.
Hong Kong home to largest international bank assets
February 19, 2013
Hong Kong is the world's leading international finance centre in terms of total foreign-owned banking assets.
US banks top banking brands ranking 2013
February 12, 2013
The brand value of US banks has reached a new high, with four of the top five banks in The Banker's Top 500 Banking Brands ranking domiciled in the country.
Foreign owners dominate in eastern Europe
February 4, 2013
Western European banks have a market share of almost two-thirds of assets in eastern Europe (excluding Russia), but their dominance does not extend to every market.
Top 100 Russian Banks: consolidation set to continue
February 1, 2013Acquisitions by both private and state-owned banks in Russia are gradually concentrating the top end of the banking sector, but the long tail of closely held and regional banks remains.
The Top 500 Banking Brands 2013 - Press release
February 1, 2013UK banks lose $1.5 billion of brand value
The Top 500 Banking Brands 2013
February 1, 2013The brand value of US banks has reached a new high, while emerging economies such as Brazil and China also stand out in this year’s Top 500 Banking Brands ranking.
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