Deep analysis of the performance of Euromoney’s core 25 global banks shows them struggling to drive momentum in the face of difficult markets, high capital requirements and low-to-negative rates.
The nation has become synonymous with 1MDB, much to its new leadership’s frustration.
It is an almost unchallenged truth that the next crisis will be triggered by over-leveraged corporate borrowers crumbling under the weight of cheap debt that they have taken on over the last decade.
The dynamics of the US securitization market have changed beyond recognition, while the role of banks in ABS has evolved too; the excesses of the past have gone and securitization is now a safe and reliable funding tool for consumer lending.
Intesa Sanpaolo chief executive Carlo Messina bristles at the idea that Italian finance should be an underdog in Europe.
Leonardo Del Vecchio’s arrival as the biggest shareholder in Mediobanca caught CEO Alberto Nagel off guard, stirring debate about Nagel’s handling of the bank’s stake in Generali.
Leading bankers in sustainable finance fear that, despite the advances and the rhetoric, the industry is not moving quickly enough.
Squeezed by negative rates on one side and an ageing population on the other, Japan’s banks have never had it so tough.
The traditional debt specialist is aiming to round out its growing European franchise with an equity capital markets advisory business.
Calm in the money markets over the new year will not silence growing calls for the Federal Reserve to provide a standing repo facility.
The premium price for its acquisition of Plaid shows Visa’s determination not to be left behind in the fintech-led transformation gathering pace across financial services.
In the heat of Hong Kong’s protests, rumours swirl that capital controls are imminent and banks are out of cash.
The nation has become synonymous with 1MDB, much to its new leadership’s frustration.
Kaspi.kz is Kazakhstan’s most exciting technology company, its most ambitious bank and perhaps its next international export, but rivals think they have figured out its secrets.
Stories of corporate treasury innovating to mitigate external threats.
Across the globe, cities are growing at an unprecedented rate and are now home to the majority of the world’s population.
Former PwC executive Robert Swaak is a 'safe pair of hands', but a money laundering investigation and negative rates heighten existential doubt at ABN Amro.
In the heat of Hong Kong’s protests, rumours swirl that capital controls are imminent and banks are out of cash.
Banks in emerging Europe are touting their fintech programmes and credentials, but is the enthusiasm reciprocated by the startup community?
Deep analysis of the performance of Euromoney’s core 25 global banks shows them struggling to drive momentum in the face of difficult markets, high capital requirements and low-to-negative rates.
Backed by a powerful domestic franchise, Bank of America is performing well through turbulent markets.
While many European peers languish, Barclays’ transatlantic pivot is paying off – and helping it build elsewhere.
With falling rates in Europe and the US, and Turkey still in trouble, only Latin America – especially Mexico – can keep up BBVA’s spirits.
BNP Paribas will reach the end of its three year ‘transformation’ plan in 2020; how has it fared?
If Brazil does well, Bradesco does well.
The Chinese bank is making a big push in areas such as financial inclusion as it targets sustainable ways to build its business and support the Chinese economy.
The global bank has refreshed its senior management but needs to start demonstrating its platform can deliver best-in-class returns.
‘Business as usual’ has been tough for the Swiss bank to achieve over the last 12 months.
Despite tough conditions at home and globally, DBS keeps delivering.
As the bank finally grapples with the restructuring it has needed for years, there are reasons to be optimistic.
Analysts think that FAB has the best potential platform of any bank in the region.
The investment bank’s move into new business lines is proving tougher and more expensive than expected.
The senior management team at HSBC looks increasingly chaotic.
Investors are buying into ICBC’s business growth in diverse areas such as asset management and investment banking.
The bank may be at the peak of its value creation, as the government looks to promote greater competition in Brazilian banking.
The world-leading bank aims to stay big with long-term investments, no matter what difficult conditions the market throws up.
With wealth management outperforming even its senior management’s expectations, the US firm is looking to build in other areas.
A successful international strategy offers relief from stagnant domestic markets.
The Qatari bank is investing at home and abroad, growing its loan book and building strong operations in Egypt and Turkey.
The bank is penetrating deeper into its home markets to complement its long-standing international growth initiatives.
Spain’s biggest bank is moving further away from its deal-making past, instead seeing a way forward for its troubled US and UK banks in payments and cloud technology.
Investors have rewarded cuts but restructuring may soon recommence, sparking fears of collateral damage in businesses it still cherishes.
Returning money to shareholders was an important milestone; building revenues and controlling costs remains the key task.
Being the world’s leading wealth manager presents challenges in this market environment.
Italy’s biggest bank has surpassed expectations; higher dividends and share buy-backs could maintain its appeal.
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Global risk subsided in the final months of 2019, according to Euromoney’s country risk survey, as signs of a breakthrough emerged to end the deadlock over the China-US trade dispute, inflation eased, elections delivered more certain outcomes, and policymakers turned to stimulus measures to support economic growth.
