Sunday, July 5, 2009

The Banker Top 1000 World Banks


The 39th edition of The Banker Top 1000 World Banks ranking, published in the July issue of The Banker, charts the world's banks according to Tier 1 capital. Tier 1 capital is the most relevant measurement of bank strength.
The ranking comes with an interactive CD and can be viewed in its entirety or sorted by assets, country or region. It also charts the new arrivals and fastest movers so you can see who is performing well in these troubled economic times and who isn't.

Top 1000 World Banks 2009
Despite huge losses, Western banks have retained their dominance of the rankings due to massive capital raising. But what will the future hold? Geraldine Lambe reports.
Hybrid capital under scrutiny
A wave of equity issuance and market distaste for complexity suggest that hybrids might be falling out of fashion as a source of bank capital in Europe.
Nout Wellink Interview
The Basel Committee has been at the forefront of efforts to re-stabilise the global financial system. Nout Wellink, the committee’s chairman, explains how.
FIG chiefs survey new financial landscape
As the financial crisis enters its second year, The Banker invited the heads of financial institutions groups at major banks to discuss what needs to be done.
Top 1000 World Banks 2008
Banks may be suffering as the credit crunch bites, but the past year shows the industry has the resilience to stop a setback turning into a disaster.

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