Results from 2012 show improvement in profitability in Azerbaijan's banking sector.
Georgian banks record highest RoC in the Black Sea
May 1, 2014
While still dwarfed by their Ukrainian counterparts, Georgia's banks are nevertheless punching above their weight in terms of return on capital.
SocGen plots new course for investment bank growth
May 1, 2014Closer coordination with private banking and the integration of its brokerage are part of the strategy for a leaner, more focused Société Générale, its deputy head of corporate and investment banking tells Philip Alexander.
Top Black Sea banks ranking, 2014: Asset quality risks rising
May 1, 2014Several of the members of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Co-operation are facing rising asset impairment, but the reasons vary.
European directives raise data dilemmas
April 28, 2014The European Parliament has voted for an overhaul of outdated data protection laws, but banks are grappling with some uncertain implications
Foreign banks exposed to emerging market currency hit
April 25, 2014
Currencies in several major emerging markets sold off heavily in 2013, and have remained under pressure in some cases. We look at those countries whose banks have a large subsidiary presence in the most exposed markets.
Deutsche debt specialist helps join the dots
April 1, 2014Miles Millard’s latest appointment is a sign of Deutsche Bank taking another step on its journey toward a unified client coverage structure.
Mapping Ukraine banking exposure
March 21, 2014
Some western European banks have pulled out of Ukraine in recent years, but Russian players are among the most exposed to the country’s troubles.
Building a global mid-market challenger
March 3, 2014The acquisition of UK brokerage Collins Stewart Hawkpoint by Canada's Canaccord Genuity gave Alexis de Rosnay the chance to fulfil his ambition of building a business, as the group aims to become a global mid-market investment bank.
Government issuers prepare for higher interest rates
March 3, 2014The prospect of a gradual rise in long-term interest rates in the US is significant for the highest grade sovereign, supranational and agency issuers, but there are other factors helping maintain healthy demand for their bonds.