Latin American banks dominate the rankings for deposits with the central bank, providing large liquidity cushions in their countries if needed.

The 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

Conservative 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

Given its sound financial infrastructure and current economic boom, the surge in Jordanian bank profits looks set to continue. Stephen Timewell reports from Amman.

As Jordanian banks report an upturn, more attention is being paid to consolidation, governance and product range in efforts to strengthen the sector, writes Selwa Calderbank, with Jon Marks.

Surrounding countries may be in turmoil but Jordan’s banks are laying expansion plans that include Iraq, as Rupert Wright reports from Amman.