European insurers saw a smooth transition into the Solvency II regime. Hear why they hold a strong capital position — in this executive summary of the InsuranceFocus research.

Leading European banks saw improved loan-to-deposit ratios. But they are still dependent on wholesale, market-based funding sources. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.

This first-ever research report from InsuranceFocus compares leading European banks — which saw lower market valuations compared to their book value — and leading insurers in the region, which fared much better. Hear the executive summary.

Leading banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) show strong fundamentals — that can be challenged by unfavourable trends in oil prices. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research. 

Leading banks in Australia and New Zealand showed strong credit fundamentals in recent years. But their profitability is under pressure from the rising costs of funding. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.

The net interest income (NIM) of leading financial institutions in the UK has been under pressure from increased expenses and declining profitability, with contraction expected to continue throughout the year. Hear the executive summary of the BankFocus research.

Chinese banks generated a double-digit return on capital, yet market capitalization remains well below the book value. Listen to this executive summary of the BankFocus research.

Market capitalization of the largest North American banks is at the highest level since 2011, given investor confidence in the strength of their balance sheets and profitability potential. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.

Leading European banks improved their regulatory and accounting capitalization since 2011 — but market capitalization remains depressed. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.

IFRS 9 accounting standards had a negative effect on emerging market banks’ impaired loan ratios. Hear why – in this executive summary of the BankFocus research.