Spain’s banking sector is on a steady course in its recovery, but improving profitability is the biggest challenge facing Spanish lenders.

Germany’s biggest lenders have remained stable during the past few years, but one of the major issues the country’s banks face is increased competition from peers in the eurozone.

Italian lenders are on track for a good recovery after being hit hard by Covid-19, but they still face several risks. 

The country’s banks have coped well during the pandemic, but big challenges still lie ahead.

A rapid economic recovery has given a boost to Poland’s banks, but a slowdown from high inflation is on the way, driving up the cost of risk for banks. 

The UK banking sector had a strong year in 2021, as the economy rebounded with impressive growth. Burhan Khadbai reports.

The emerging digital banking sector in South Korea, led by KakaoBank, is racing ahead of the incumbents.

While Itaú Unibanco remains the largest Brazilian bank, it is the smaller BTG Pactual that outperforms its peers.

Mexico's banks have proved their resiliency, improving asset quality and profitability metrics.