In a post-Brexit world, the UK is looking at ways to promote London as a competitive destination for equity listings.
Headwinds lie in wait for Polish economy
February 28, 2022Poland’s robust growth in 2021 is expected to continue in 2022. However, the economy is not immune to emerging challenges, including inflation, geopolitical tensions and raising interest rates.
Poland’s banks pursue a bright future
February 28, 2022The country’s leading lenders possess robust balance sheets, as well as ambitious plans to cut costs and further digitise their operations.
Poland's central bank governor takes aim at inflation
February 17, 2022The governor of Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski, talks to The Banker about interest rate increases, foreign currency denominated mortgages and the sector’s exposure to transformation-related climate risks.
Top 1000 World Banks - European bank results reveal their mettle
January 11, 2022Europe’s banks survived the pandemic, even extending support for their respective economies. But there is still scope for improved profitability and consolidation in future.
Central banking beyond the pandemic
November 9, 2021Central banks around the world are contending with stark choices around how to unwind their Covid stimulus packages in the face of turbulent markets.
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DeFi: finance's new era
September 1, 2021Decentralised finance will completely shake up, and potentially even replace, the existing banking system.
French banks’ pre-Covid soundness pays off
September 1, 2021French banks went into the crisis well prepared, as their performance shows.
Solid fundamentals stand German banks in good stead
September 1, 2021Hamburg Commercial Bank is Germany’s best-performer, leading a field that did well under tough conditions.
Russian banks’ performance reflects national resilience
September 1, 2021Pre-Covid cost-cutting and digitisation programmes helped Russian banks put in an impressive performance in this year’s rankings.