The government’s ‘Greece 2.0’ plan sets out ambitious investment goals, and the country’s lenders have a big role to play.
The country’s banks have performed well in the first three months of the fiscal year, but questions remain over whether this can be maintained.
Record merger and acquisition volumes in first quarter of 2021 bear out predictions of robust market activity continuing.
Markets have reacted favourably to election of Guillermo Lasso as country's new president.
Authorities face a delicate balancing act supporting an economy heavily reliant on tourism while keeping Covid-19 under control.
Leading industry index records significant year-on-year revenue growth for world’s largest investment banks in 2020.
South African Reserve Bank has held rates at record low following 7% GDP contraction in 2020. How will move affect bank profitability?
Total financial services capital investment into South Africa rose 41% last year, while Nigeria saw a 57% drop.
Naci Agbal's dismissal triggers currency slide and raises questions about direction of economic policy.
Fallout from an accidental transfer of almost $900m in August 2020 has caused Citi to slash its fourth-quarter earnings by $323m.
Record low for the country’s currency in early March sparked angry protests, and there is little sign of improvement on the horizon.
The Vix, which measures volatility in the S&P 500, hit a peak in March 2020 and remained elevated throughout the year.
Withdrawal of country's third-largest retail bank will see banking provision concentrated further.
While European banking sector remains resilient, Covid-19 credit risks still pose challenges.
Germany’s second largest bank plans to near-halve its branch network and cut workforce by a fifth.
Record total driven by a significant increase in 'social and sustainability' fixed income issuance.
Gulf kingdom reportedly seeking to snatch multinationals from Dubai, as sovereign wealth fund ramps up investment.
The world’s largest investment banks are in a relatively strong position to handle any further economic headwinds, according to Moody's.
The combined bank will serve 10 million customers and generate significant cost savings.
Transaction banking revenues forecast to take a hit in 2020 before finding path to recovery.