Top 1000 World Banks – Western Europe shows capital and recapitalisation trend

HSBC holds on to the top position in western Europe, while the aftermath of the eurozone crisis shapes much of the rest of the list.

by Stefanie Linhardt

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The year 2013 was the year of capital and recapitalisations in western Europe. Of the top 25 banks, 18 increased their Tier 1 capital, while only one of the seven banks with lower capital than in 2013 did not fall in the rankings.

Philip Alexander reports on the full results of The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking 2014, in the story Top 1000 World Banks 2014: Back on track?

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