The Banker's top banks in Kuwait ranking shows that NBK is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.
MINT banks face fresh challenges
March 3, 2014If the early 2000s were all about the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China, now attention is shifting to the up-and-coming countries of Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey – the MINTs. And with rapid economic growth predicted, retail banks in these countries will be under enormous pressure to keep up.
Time to clarify fines
February 24, 2014Another day, another huge fine for banks. But is it justified?
Regulators lost for words
February 24, 2014Regulators struggling to define what activities are covered by hugely detailed new rules governing financial markets might do better by returning to first principles.
Cold shoulder for IMF in US agreement
January 27, 2014The bipartisan agreement struck by the US government to avert threats of a shutdown undermines the International Monetary Fund’s status as a truly multilateral institution.
Sense and sensitivity on the leverage ratio
January 27, 2014Revisions to the leverage ratio will help trade finance, but could introduce the same kind of regulatory arbitrage as the risk-weighted Basel ratio.
Africa's most profitable banks
January 13, 2014
South African lenders occupy the top four positions in The Banker's top 10 African banks by pre-tax profits ranking.
Central Bank Governor of the Year 2014
January 2, 2014The Banker’s Central Bank Governor of the Year awards celebrate the officials who managed to restore economic stability and even growth to their countries following a turbulent few years.
Trade is no longer a one-way system
December 23, 2013As new trade flows emerge, the global economy could start to balance out.
Don’t forget governance
December 23, 2013Recommendations of the Liikanen Report appear to have been generally accepted as best practice, but banks still need to re-evaluate their governance practices.