Rankings Dec 09 Vietcombank has demonstrated superior asset quality, robust profitability, and enhanced capitalisation Vietcombank was recognised as the Strongest Bank in Vietnam as part of the World’s 1000 Strongest Banks ranking. This ranking evaluates the largest ... 1541
Rankings Mar 19 Alipay remains the world’s best financial platform Alipay retains its top spot in this year’s ranking, while Apple Pay climbs higher with its expanded financial services ecosystem ... 2218
Rankings Mar 18 JPMorgan Chase, the world’s best retail bank in financial performance, digital customer base JPMorgan Chase, China Construction Bank, and Emirates NBD claimed leading spots in this year’s ranking, with JPMorgan Chase standing out in retail f... 3072
Research Note Jan 27 Global bank loan growth to remain at 6% in 2024 Rising borrowing costs, reduced demand, and stringent credit barriers have dampened growth prospects, and these factors are unlikely to shift given th... 2176
Research Note Jan 10 US and Denmark report sharpest declines in bank ROE US banks’ return on equity declined due to higher loan-loss provisions, while Denmark’s Danske Bank reported the steepest drop, primarily attribut... 3270
Research Note Dec 05 Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait demonstrated exceptional financial strength Al Rajhi Bank in Saudi Arabia remains the leading global Islamic bank, with Middle Eastern counterparts surpassing Asian ones in scale and profitabili... 1438
Research Note Nov 29 Qatari banks most efficient worldwide with 21.5% average cost-to-income ratio Banks in the Middle East and Asia Pacific showcased outstanding operational efficiency, with Qatari banks achieving exceptional cost-to-income ratios ... 2448
Research Note Nov 22 China’s key banks: Resilience tested as capital pressures mount In 2023, China’s domestic systemically important banks grew to 20, led by China Merchants Bank in the TAB Global 1000 World’s Strongest Banks 2023... 2152
Research Note Nov 23 Bangladesh and Lebanon banks face significant asset quality concerns Four banks in Bangladesh on the TABInsights Bank Watch List reported an average gross NPL ratio of 17.8% in FY2022, while Indian banks demonstrated im... 2076
Research Note Oct 11 China and the US took the lead among the world’s largest banks Thirty-seven banks held assets surpassing $1 trillion, distributed among 16 in Asia Pacific, 13 in Europe, and eight in North America, representing 51... 1041
Research Notes Sep 26 Aggregate remuneration of APAC’s top 10 highest-paid bank chiefs rose 12% DBS’s Gupta is the highest-paid bank CEO in Asia Pacific, while Public Bank CEO Tay received the highest compensation as a percentage of net profit,... 1225
