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Brazilian bank profits could rise as yuan gains traction

July 14, 2023

While China and Brazil have set up infrastructure for renminbi clearing, Argentina repaid an IMF loan in yuan.

UK banks face dropping deposits

July 11, 2023

In May, households withdrew £4.6bn from banks and building societies. 

Banco do Brasil bests its peers in performance

July 5, 2023

The state-owned bank saw a 70% surge in pre-tax profits in 2022. More generally, Brazilian banks have benefited from a strong export performance and rising interest rates.

Inbursa outperforms Mexican peers for third year

July 5, 2023

All seven domestically owned Mexican banks in the main Top 1000 ranking saw a double-digit increase in their pre-tax profits.

Bancolombia leads in size and performance

July 5, 2023

Three of Colombia’s four largest domestic banks saw a single-digit decrease in Tier 1 capital in 2022.

Top 1000 World Banks 2023

2023年世界银行1000强 (Simplified Chinese)

July 5, 2023

2022年,银行的盈利能力有所改善,它们抓住了利率走高的机会。然而,世界范围内的通货膨胀和货币政策收紧也带来了挑战,主要体现在融资成本上升和利息支出增加。

Top 1000 World Banks 2023

Top 1000 World Banks 2023

July 5, 2023

Banks’ profitability improved in 2022, with lenders taking advantage of higher interest rates. However, inflation and tighter monetary policy worldwide also presented challenges in terms of more expensive funding and an increase in interest expenses.

Latam banks see strong results, driven by Brazil

July 5, 2023

Brazilian banks maintain their dominance in the region, with challenger bank Nubank making its first appearance in the Top 1000 ranking.

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Brazil leads as open banking takes off in Latam

July 4, 2023

Five Latin American countries are taking steps in the realm of open banking.

M&A fees most affected as investment banking activity dips

July 4, 2023

M&A fees are down 35% for the year to date, dropping to a nine-year low.

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