South African banks kept the top three regional places, with Nigerian and Egyptian banks making an impression.
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Investec outruns its rivals in South Africa
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First Bank Nigeria bucks trend by increasing Tier 1 capital
September 1, 2021Nigeria’s banks have had a tough year, as the economy hit a two-decade low.
A difficult year for Indonesia’s banks
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Japan’s banks hit growth plateau
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South Korea’s banks show solid capital growth
September 1, 2021South Korea’s banks have had a good year for Tier 1 capital growth, which has helped several move up the Top 1000 ranking.