The top four banks in central and eastern European by return on capital are all Russian, with fifth placed Bulgaria-based First Investment Bank the only lender to buck the trend.

Cross-border regulation of banks is proving increasingly difficult, despite the call for global regulation of the financial system. 

Countries in Africa, including Ghana, Kenya and Zambia, are battling with wide fiscal deficits brought about by grand spending plans. 

With a 32% increase in assets, Venezuela leads the way in this year's top 10 countries by asset growth ranking.

A look at the different pace of losses in five crisis-hit eurozone countries.

Global profits have increased by nearly 25% in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks ranking for 2014.

The New York courts' interpretation of the pari passu clause could have serious implications, not just for Argentina, but for sovereign restructurings the world over.

The US sanctions regime will drive business into the shadows and accelerate the growth of alternative trading currencies.

A look at the methodology used to compile The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks ranking.

The Banker's top banks in Italy ranking shows that UniCredit is the largest bank in the country by Tier 1 capital.