Banks reacted smartly to Spain’s sharp contraction in growth last year — with the resulting numbers showing that they are nicely positioned for the future.
Pre-pandemic measures see Turkish banks through crisis
September 1, 2021Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi leads the Turkish banks, whose adaptability has seen them through a tough year in face of currency depreciation and rising inflation.
Investec UK crowned best-performer among largest UK banks
September 1, 2021Well-capitalised UK banks not only weathered the Covid-19 pandemic, but also helped the government support other businesses during it. However, other challenges, such as Brexit, remain.
The Banker’s Top 100 CEE Banks 2021
August 24, 2021Having strengthened balance sheets prior to the pandemic, central and eastern Europe’s banks have weathered the storm well.
Interchange fee hike creating waves
July 26, 2021The contentious issue of interchange fees rages on as Visa and Mastercard get ready for their five-fold fee hike.
The exponential rise of Russia's Mir payment system
July 20, 2021The unparalleled success of Russia’s Mir payments system has protected it against US sanctions, making other governments take notice.
BancoPosta leads Italian banks impressive Top 1000 performance
June 18, 2021By shoring up their capital levels before the pandemic, Italy’s banks weathered the worst of the economic slump.
How can challenger banks improve their profitability?
June 18, 2021Despite their low costs, nimbleness and a digitally-native background, challenger banks are struggling to generate decent profits.
Which way will the US Fed jump?
June 17, 2021The direction of US Treasury yields will depend on the way that the Fed exits from its ultra-loose monetary policy.
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Currency concerns could derail Scotland’s independence bid
May 25, 2021As Scotland inches closer to independence, it’s worth examining the immediate fiscal and monetary hurdles the fledgling country would face.