Best Banks & Financial Rankings

Already engaged in deep systemic changes, Global Finance’s top US regional banks are now moving to preserve their businesses.

Latin American banks recognized by Global Finance are recommitting to customer service—with digital tools.

Global Finance’s 27th annual awards for the World’s Best Banks honor winners in more than 150 countries and seven global regions, as well as eight regions in the US.

Already facing low oil prices and weak credit demand, Middle Eastern banks now must gird themselves for the impact of Covid-19.

Global Finance’s Best Banks in Western Europe 2020 distinguished themselves by strengthening their capital buffers—just in time for a wrenching new year.

After a banner year, North American banks face the coronavirus crisis with strong balance sheets and capital buffers—but no expectation that they will be spared.

African banks delivered some of the world’s highest returns on equity last year, but current factors make a repeat performance unlikely.

Asian banks faced down challenges last year to deliver solid results based on strong fundamentals—paving the way, they hope, for a postcrisis recovery.

The best banks in the continent’s developing markets reported higher growth and stronger fundamentals in 2019.

Islamic financial institutions maintained good growth and higher profit in 2019, fortifying them for the difficult year ahead.

Announcing the 2020 winners of Global Finance's Best Innovator awards.

Global Finance’s best investment banks posted robust numbers, despite signs of slowing in the global economy.

Banks across the US have been making moves, cutting deals and merging. Global Finance announces the country’s best regional investment banks.

With deal volume easing, global advisers are looking to new themes like environmental, social and governance criteria and strategic resets by companies seeking new markets and efficiencies.

Deals in transportation, telecom, pharma and ports, plus another high-flying IPO, took blue-ribbon honors this year.

These sector winners made the best of a lackluster year. 

Coronavirus, low interest rates and credit quality doubts impact debt, yet some players still show considerable optimism.

Citi relies on solid team strength and a complete suite of products to satisfy clients, while SocGen shuffles its team and BNP buys into markets.

Economic expansion in 2019 provided solid growth for investment banks, but the COVID-19 epidemic suggests contraction ahead.

Venture investment is just one way banks are rushing to keep up with the opportunities afforded by the fintech explosion.