The recession and corruption scandal that have engulfed Brazil have failed the knock its banks off course, as they continue to dominate the Latin America and Caribbean ranking. Silvia Pavoni reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - Little change but capital improves in North America
July 3, 2017US banks retain their top nine places in the North American regional rankings with little movement, although capitalisation has increased. Silvia Pavoni reports.
Top 1000 World Banks - China overcomes obstacles to lead efficiency rankings
July 3, 2017Emerging market banks have put in an impressive performance in this year’s cost-to-income ratio ranking, which highlights how efficient they have been. China dominates with Russian and Brazilian names following closely, while the US is conspicuous by its absence. Silvia Pavoni reports.
How will Latin America's infrastructure needs be financed?
June 1, 2017As recession and scandals continue to blight the region's economy, can Latin America’s infrastructure needs dovetail with those of international banks and investors? Silvia Pavoni reports.
Uruguay’s finance minister celebrates return of investor confidence
June 1, 2017Uruguay’s economy and finance minister, Danilo Astori, talks to Silvia Pavoni about his country’s resistance to recession and its increasing attractiveness to overseas investors.
Asia on top in emerging markets FDI
June 1, 2017Asia dominates the list of inward and outward financial services FDI in emerging markets, but Middle Eastern centres have gained a greater presence in the latter, writes Silvia Pavoni.
The rise of the data scientist
May 2, 2017It seems that these days everyone wants to be a data scientist – or employ a team of them. There is little doubt that rigorous analysis of big data can pay dividends in the financial world, but the age-old problems of data quality and false correlations are not going away, as Silvia Pavoni reports.
Istanbul and Moscow lead emerging European IFCs
May 2, 2017Istanbul attracted the most financial services FDI within the 'emerging Europe' region, while Moscow was the leader for outward FDI.
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A new era for China-Latin America trade relations
April 3, 2017China’s recently declared support for globalisation has given fresh hope to Latin America, which could benefit from its established trade links with the eastern giant in the form of greater investment in infrastructure, lower tariffs and higher value exports. Silvia Pavoni reports.
Singapore leads Asia-Pacific IFC FDI rankings for second year
April 3, 2017Singapore continues to pull in the largest financial services FDI volumes in Asia, reports Silvia Pavoni.