The loan-to-deposit ratio across the continent has decreased since the end of the global financial crisis.
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The Banker’s Top 100 US Banks 2023
March 17, 2023The past year saw a wave of consolidation in the US banking sector, with many regional players expanding their footprint through acquisitions and leaping up the ranking as a result.

Credit Suisse shored up by central bank
March 16, 2023The embattled Swiss lender has seen its deposits plummet by more than 40% in the past year.
Pakistan’s economy unravels
March 14, 2023The International Monetary Fund is due to release a tranche of over $1bn to the country.
Spanish banks most exposed to Argentina
March 7, 2023In 2023, the South American country’s high inflation is expected to surpass 100% and economic growth estimated at 0.3%.
Inflation: beyond the headlines
February 28, 2023Headline inflation does not help in investigating how inflation impacts distinct population groups and countries differently.
Has credit in emerging markets reached a dangerous level?
February 21, 2023Credit expansion in emerging market economies has been rising steadily for years and reached a peak in 2020.
Estonian banks solid despite high inflation
February 14, 2023The Baltic country’s banking sector is demonstrating resilience to external shocks.
Israeli banks warn of growing risk from judicial reform plans
February 7, 2023The proposed overhaul of the judiciary will discourage foreign investors, critics say.

Top 500 Banking Brands 2023
February 1, 2023The world’s biggest banking brands have increased their value for the second year running, despite a contraction in the longstanding engine of growth — China.