China’s economic prowess is beyond question, but other Asian countries are performing just as well, if not better. Danielle Myles reports.
Europe’s profit turnaround
July 17, 2018
Some of the region's biggest banks posted among 2017's biggest recoveries
India’s profit woes
July 10, 2018
After sliding over the two years prior, global pre-tax profits jumped 15.6% to reach $1112bn in 2017.
Commerzbank’s head of corporate finance puts his faith in Schuldschein
July 4, 2018Commerzbank’s head of corporate finance, Roman Schmidt, speaks to Danielle Myles about the bank’s new approach to coverage, blockchain’s investment banking potential and the Schuldschein market’s ability to reinvent itself.
Where next for sustainable structured products?
July 2, 2018Demand for investments – including structured products – linked to environmental, social and governance criteria is one of finance’s virtuous cycles. But, as Danielle Myles reports, a more sophisticated market comes with more challenges.
Interest rates enter a new regime
July 2, 2018Since 10-year treasuries broke through the 3% barrier earlier in 2018, there has been disagreement over how interest rates will move next. Danielle Myles analyses what the yield curve signals for investors and corporates, and how they can protect their portfolios and balance sheets.
Peripheral Europe’s road to recovery
July 2, 2018
Dogged by non-performing loans and the lingering effects of the eurozone crisis, Italy, Greece and Portugal have long-been Europe’s underperformers. But in the 2018 rankings their fortunes improved, resolutely led by their biggest banks.
Top 1000 World Banks 2018
July 2, 2018For the first time in seven years, the global banking industry has posted double-digit growth in returns and capital. European profits have bounced back, US banks are hiring, and Asia’s smaller markets are growing at the same pace as China. Whisper it, but the 2018 Top 1000 World Banks ranking suggests the industry may be on the verge of a long-awaited renaissance. Danielle Myles reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Africa stars as risk-weighted assets rise across the board
July 2, 2018Despite policy-makers’ efforts to de-risk the industry, banks' risk-weighted assets are on an upwards trajectory, with Africa jumping the highest in the 2018 rankings. Danielle Myles reports.
US leapfrogs Europe in race to digitise
June 1, 2018
Nearly 70% of personal banking products in North America, Europe and Australia can be applied for online. The US was a slow starter, but as Danielle Myles discovers, it is making up for lost time.
