The leading Greek banks had retained relatively conservative business models at home prior to the financial crisis, but market fears about government debt make the downturn even harder to manage. Writer Philip Alexander
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Right places, Right time
March 3, 2010When it decided to sell a slice of copper miner KGHM, Poland's government turned to Deutsche Bank, hoping that it would give the deal a more international approach as well as getting the timing of a potentially delicate deal just right. Writer Edward Russell-Walling
Rebuilding UBS: Can UBS revive its business and reputation?
March 3, 2010UBS has endured a catastrophic three years. Now, under the stewardship of former Credit Suisse chief Oswald Grübel, the bank is attempting to restore its reputation and revive its business. Geraldine Lambe reports.
EIB's €240m props up Nigerian banks
March 3, 2010The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €240m to three Nigerian banks for infrastructure projects, in a move that it is hoped will bolster confidence in the country's banking system.
Panama shows the way in Top 75 central American banks
March 3, 2010All but three of the Top 75 central American banks remained in profit last year according to The Banker's ranking, with Panama recording stand-out results.
Adoption proves costly for New Zealand's banks
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M&A shake-up looms in Jordan
February 1, 2010The impact of the global downturn and tighter regulations imposed by Jordan's central bank looks set to change the future shape of the country's banking sector. Writer Stephen Timewell
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Poised for the fast lane
February 1, 2010Conservative policies and tight banking regulations have given Jordan the stability it needs to foster business confidence. But it remains to be seen how its banking sector will adapt to the leaner, fitter economy. Writer Stephen Timewell
Former prime minister Jim Bolger on the promise of Kiwibank
February 1, 2010The former prime minister of New Zealand and now chairman of New Zealand Post Group's fast-growing Kiwibank believes that the company offers a template for post groups around the world attempting to establish a banking brand. Writer Michelle Price
Government effects reform despite recent turmoil
February 1, 2010Unfazed by continued political and economic turmoil, Thailand is embarking on major deregulation to strengthen its banking and finance sector and, in the grander scheme, to diversify the country's economic base. Writer Michelle Price
