The Senate report into JPMorgan's 2012 losses on credit derivatives suggests new capital regulations are just making investment banking groups even more complicated to oversee. But perhaps regulatory confusion will eventually shrink 'too big to fail' banks.

Sovereigns taking action against rating agencies are aiming at the wrong target.

Africa's upturn in fortunes in the past few years shows the advantages of having an open economy.

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. South Africa-based Capitec has been selected for the exponential growth it has achieved in its lending portfolio over the past few years.

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. Poland-based Alior Bank has been selected for its unique strategy in the overcrowded Polish market.

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. With its rapidly expanding micro loans sector and unique and hugely profitable pension loans service, Indonesia-based Bank BTPN is one to watch in 2013.

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. Colombia-based Banco Davivenda has impressed was selected for its ambitious expansion strategy. 

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. Opened in mid-2011, Mozambique-based Banco Único is already close to breaking even and its bold ambitions for the future make it one to watch in 2013.

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. Established in 2013, following a directive authorising Islamic institutions in Oman, Bank Nizwa is the country's first standalone Islamic bank and one to watch in 2013.

The Banker has identified 13 banks to keep an eye on in the coming year based on a variety of factors. China-based Bank of Inner Mongolia was one of the fastest movers in The Banker’s Top 1000 rankings in 2012, and its most recent published figures suggest this growth will continue, making it one to watch in 2013.