The country’s economy is proving resilient but rising inflation, high energy prices and supply chain disruptions could spark a recession. 

The ability of Germany’s banks to stand firm against strong economic and geopolitical headwinds is a concern, but they should be able to cope.

In the choppy waters of the Turkish economy, where soaring inflation and exchange rate volatility are a growing menace, the country’s banks are facing a new complication: a wave of regulation. 

Lenders from the eurozone face increasing pressure and possible enforcement action for failing to meet the European Central Bank’s climate risk disclosure expectations.

Resilience gained through the painful post-global financial crisis restructuring has helped Portugal’s banks emerge from the pandemic with stable capital ratios, improved asset quality and ample liquidity.

Mário Centeno, governor of Portugal’s central bank and former finance minister, speaks to Peter Wise about the resilience of the Portuguese banking sector and the challenges ahead.

Turkey’s economy is suffering, with critics claiming the situation is being exacerbated by government policy.

International banks face numerous challenges in leaving Russia, even after they have made their exit.

Turkey’s banks are coping well with the financial, digital, economic and geopolitical risks confronting them

Sustainable finance and digitalisation helping to keep Turkey’s bankers positive