Equity markets in the Middle East are waking from their slumber as oil prices rise.
The Banker's Investment Banking Awards 2021
October 1, 2021The demands placed on banks have never been higher and those that have truly risen to the occasion have come out on top in The Banker’s Investment Banking Awards this year.
Is banking ready for treasury-as-a-service?
September 3, 2021Can banks help corporate treasurers drive operational efficiencies through a treasury on-demand service?
Private capital markets come out of the shadows
September 3, 2021Private capital markets are becoming a go-to option for growth-hungry investors, and look set for continued growth.
The hidden cost of Russia’s Mir system
July 30, 2021The homegrown payments system is good news for the state, but will have unfortunate consequences for the private sector.
Saudi Arabian lenders make gains in the Top 1000
July 26, 2021Gulf country's banks are the main regional gainers in this year’s ranking, as loan books continued to rise healthily.
Will office-first or hybrid working be king?
July 26, 2021The jury is still out on whether banks should prioritise a return to in-person culture or embrace a new way of working.
Allowances for loan losses surge in the US
July 20, 2021The US saw a 106.1% year-on-year increase in money set aside in case of bad loans, according to the Top 1000 World Banks ranking.
Latam banks grapple with Covid-19 fallout
July 19, 2021Leading lenders in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia saw profits slump last year.
Profits take a hit at African banks
July 12, 2021Eight out of the nine African countries represented within the Top 1000 World Banks ranking saw aggregate pre-tax profits decrease year on year.
