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Bank atlas: World's largest banks in 2008

Bank atlas: World's largest banks in 2008

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US banking: What it will take for Talf to take off

US banking: What it will take for Talf to take off

Two months in and only $6.4 billion in Talf loans from the $200 billion programme have been taken up. The number of investors lined up to participate is increasing and Ben Bernanke could end up with his $1trillion dream of Talf issuance and a revival of US consumer lending. Issuers need to get on board. But will they? Helen Avery reports.


2009 Euromoney FX poll: Staying power in troubled times

The top-five banks in the 2009 Euromoney FX poll remain the same as in 2008 despite big sub-prime losses. As senior FX bankers make clear, a leading position in the market reflects an established set of relationships that aspirant banks find hard to build, whatever their creditworthiness. Lee Oliver reports.

Russian economy and capital markets - Fairy tale ending or start of a nightmare?

A stabilized currency and higher oil prices have given a welcome fillip to the Russian capital markets. But could slumping economic growth and soaring non-performing loans undermine the recovery? Guy Norton reports from Moscow.


Comment and analysis

Debt advisory - Michael Berry: It’s good to talk

When he set up debt adviser Versatus, ex-Nomura leveraged finance chief Michael Berry joined a growing universe of ex-bankers looking to join in the corporate turnaround and restructuring business. He speaks to Louise Bowman.

Treasury: Banks and corporates get back to basics

The impact of the wider financial crisis has forced firms and their corporate clients to re-examine the way they approach their foreign exchange business. A strong sense of realism bodes well for the market. Lee Oliver reports.

Debates

Islamic finance debate: Prospects and problems of Shariah-compliant finance

The market is growing fast in Muslim countries and among Muslim communities. Its fuller development, Euromoney’s roundtable of experts suggests, depends on clearer views on objectives, further development of regulation and standardization of products and approaches.

Foreign exchange debate: The future’s bright despite the tough fines

In the second part of Euromoney’s foreign exchange debate, which took place in late 2008, industry experts consider the future for the business. There is still cause for optimism, although inflation remains a big unknown and there are real fears of governments’ ability to sustain debt levels.

Polls and Awards

2009 Euromoney FX poll: Staying power in troubled times

May 2009

The top-five banks in the 2009 Euromoney FX poll remain the same as in 2008 despite big sub-prime losses. As senior FX bankers make clear, a leading position in the market reflects an established set of relationships that aspirant banks find hard to build, whatever their creditworthiness. Lee Oliver reports.


Insurance survey 2009: Insurers take cover to avoid capital crunch

April 2009

The demise of AIG has inflicted an identity crisis on the insurance industry. But insurers face exposure to distressed assets, accounting and valuation issues and a potential shortage of capital. Sounds familiar? Helen Avery reports on how insurers believe they will avoid the same fate as the banks.


Country risk March 2009: No more safe havens?

March 2009

The impact of the credit crunch spread across the world over the past 12 months. Eastern Europe was badly hit, and the Middle East and Asia could no longer claim to be immune.


Private banking survey 2009: Testing times shake up the old hierarchy

February 2009

Private clients have traditionally been seen as stable money. But 2008 proved that axiom doesn’t always hold, as private banks attached to investment banks discovered.


Awards for Excellence 2008

July 2008

Find out which institutions have excelled this year in providing high-quality products and services across all areas of commercial and investment banking. The Euromoney Awards for excellence define banking excellence in global categories and across 110 individual countries. Over the years these awards have set the standards for banking and capital market excellence amongst the top ranking financial institutions around the world. Awards are based on on outstanding performance, quality service, innovation and momentum.



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