With aggregate assets of $494.5bn, Spanish-owned banks have the strongest foreign-owned subsidiary presence in Latin America.
Return on capital higher than Asean average for Indonesia's banks
November 13, 2012
Indonesia's banks were hit particularly hard during the 1998 Asian financial crisis, but they have made a strong recovery and now rank higher than their Association of South-east Asian Nations neighbours in terms of return on capital.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012
November 9, 2012The Banker and sister publication PWM reveal the winners of the Private Banking Awards 2012.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012: Asia
November 9, 2012UBS picks up the award for Best Private Bank in Asia and Best Private Bank in Hong Kong.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012: Central and Eastern Europe
November 9, 2012Erste Private Banking picks up the award for Best Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012: Middle East
November 9, 2012HSBC Private Bank picks up the award for Best Private Bank in Middle East.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012: Americas
November 9, 2012Northern Trust picks up the award for Best Private Bank in the US and Itaú Private Bank picks up the award for Best Private Bank in Latin America.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012: Teams
November 9, 2012Schroders Private Banking picks up the award for Best Private Banking Boutique.
PWM/The Banker Private Banking Awards, 2012: Europe
November 6, 2012Pictet & Cie picks up the award for Best Private Bank in Europe, Best Private Bank in Switzerland and Best Brand in Private Banking.
Cool heads needed for the world’s new superpower
October 29, 2012The world needs China to stay engaged in international economic and financial discussions.