First three quarters of this year have seen highest level of equity capital markets and debt capital markets activity since 1980.
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Egypt’s economy holds up despite pandemic
October 26, 2020Country’s banks have benefited from economic circumstances with profitability and capital levels increasing.
Bumpy times for Kyrgyzstan
October 13, 2020The central Asian republic, and its economy, is facing a severe constitutional crisis.
More than 100 financial institutions see credit rating downgrades since Covid-19
October 2, 2020Fitch highlights how challenging economic outlook is weighing heavily on finance sector.
Can South Africa’s banks ride out economic storm?
September 22, 2020South Africa has been hit hard by Covid-19, which has had a dramatic impact on its GDP.
Shake-up on the cards for Spain’s top banks
September 8, 2020Tie-up between CaixaBank and Bankia would create a new competitive force within Spain’s banking industry.
North American vs European G-SIBs: which are the fittest?
September 1, 2020Amid economic turmoil, we look at which of North America and Europe’s largest banks are in the best shape.
FICC and equities sales and trading perform strongly despite Covid-19 disruption
August 26, 2020Fixed income, commodities and currency revenues had their best first half since 2012.
Irish banks struggling with profitability
August 25, 2020Ireland’s banks were facing headwinds, even before Covid-19 disruption.
Can Japan’s banks ride out the economic storm?
August 18, 2020Japan has suffered a record drop in gross domestic product, but so far is bearing up better than other advanced economies.
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