Jordan-headquartered Arab Bank is optimistic it can build on its profitability and growth record, despite regional pressures. Chief executive Nemeh Sabbagh talks to John Everington about the bank’s outlook and challenges
Mozambique has endured a difficult few years, but major developments in its gas industry provide hope of better times to come.
The Maputo stock exchange hopes HCB’s listing will be a turning point for the country’s wider economy.
Recovering from a currency collapse and the IMF’s withdrawal has given Mozambique’s banks a challenging few years.
Standard Bank remains the largest bank in Africa by Tier 1 capital and its South African peers round out the top four, but the country's travails have caused their global positions to drop.
In spite of Qatar's blockade by some of its Middle Eastern neighbours, Qatar National Bank has regained its position as the biggest bank in the region by Tier 1 capital.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan keep first and second place in the trading income rankings, while Bank of America moves into third.
North America saw its share of regional global profits rise in 2018, thanks largely to the performances of US banks.