Kuwait banking sector: 2015-2016 more difficult for banks in Kuwait
Elham Yousry Mahfouz, CEO of Commercial Bank of Kuwait talks about the banking sector in Kuwait.
Commercial Bank of Kuwait: strategy, vision and differentiation
Elham Yousry Mahfouz, CEO of Commercial Bank of Kuwait talks about Commercial Bank of Kuwait, its history, strategy and differentiation.
Kuwait Banking Sector Outlook 2015
Commercial Bank was established in 1960. That’s about 50 years of existence. It opened in this area, the commercial area. Most of the branches were also built in the commercial area, rather than in residential areas. This was corrected later on when the management of the bank realised it was necessary to have a presence in the residential areas. There will be further expansion itno the residential areas of new cities that are coming up.
Top Banks in Ghana
Marcopolis.net has compiled list of top ten best performing banks ranked by assets. From a handful of banks in the 1990s, Ghana now boasts with 32 universal commercials, which are in competition for the country’s growing banking population.
Top Banks in Saudi Arabia
Top Banks in Saudi Arabia
This is the list of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia, as measured by total assets. Marcopolis.net compiles the ranking of Saudi largest banks for 2014. Following are the largest banks in Saudi Arabia by assets. National Commercial Bank is currently the largest bank in Saudi Arabia by assets, followed by Al Rajhi Bank and Riyad Bank.
According to SAMA the banking sector continued its good performance in 2012. Commercial Banks’ assets went up 12.3% to USD 462 billion. Total bank deposits grew by 14.2 % to USD 335 billion. There are 23 commercial banks operating in Saudi Arabia as of 2012, including the branches of foreign banks with 1,696 branches. The newest arrival is the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The Saudi Banking sector has the reputation of the safest in the region.Top 10 banks in Saudi Arabia control over 80% of the total assets in the banking system. The total assets in the banking system stood at US$ 568 bn dollars in 2014, up from US$ 504 bn in 2013. Top Three banks in Saudi Arabia, National Commercial Bank, Al Rajhi Bank and Riyad Bank control over 39% of the total banking assets.
Top Banks in Saudi Arabia
National Commercial Bank (NCB) – Al-Ahli Bank NCB is the largest bank in the Arab world and the largest bank in Saudi Arabia. Also, it is a pioneering Islamic bank. The bank is held by Ministry of Finance’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Total Assets: USD 92 billion – 2014
Al Rajhi Bank Al Rajhi Bank is one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia. The bank employs 8,400 people. The bank as over 500 branches and more than 3,600 ATM. Major shareholders include GOSI and Sulaiman A. Al Rajhi Endowment Co.Total Assets: USD 76.8 billion – 2014
Riyad Bank Riyad bank is one of the largest banks in the Kingdom. The government owns 51% of the bank. Assets: USD 56 billion – 2014
Samba Samba Financial Group (formerly known as The Saudi American Bank) has over 60 branches in Saudi Arabia and a branch each in London, Qatar and Dubai. Samba is one of the largest financial institutions in the country. Samba is fully owned by Saudi shareholders. Assets: USD 55 billion – 2014
Banque Saudi Fransi The banks is one of the leading financial institution in the country. 69.9% is held by Saudi shareholders and 31.1% by Credit Agricole CIB. Assets: USD 49 billion – 2014
Saudi British Bank Saudi British Bank is a large financial institution operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The banks is owned by the Saudi shareholders and HSBC. Assets: USD 46 billion – 2014
Arab National Bank (ANB) ANB is one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia with the total assets of USD 36,8 billion as of 2013. The major shareholder is the Jordan based Arab Bank with 40% ownership and employing around 3,500 people. Assets: Estimate USD 36.8 billion
Saudi Investment Bank Saudi Investment Bank is one of largest banks in Saudi Arabia wih head office in Riyadh. Assets: Estimate USD 21.5 billion
Saudi Hollandi Bank Saudi Hollandi Bank is one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia. The bank empolys 1534 people. Assets: Estimate USD 21.46 billion – 2013
Banking Sector in Ivory Coast: Philosophy of BICICI
For Ivory Coast that’s an 8 to 9% growth that should last for a few years, but I think that we, the Central Bank and regional authorities, should make more efforts to further strengthen banks’ equity, so that we have the real capacity to support the economy.
Secteur Bancaire en Côte d’Ivoire: Philosophie de BICICI
Pour la Côte d’Ivoire, on connait une croissance de 8 à 9 % et cela devrait durer au cours des prochaines années, mais je pense que nous, la Banque Centrale et les autorités de la région, devrons faire plus d’efforts pour demander à ce que les fonds propres des banques soient encore renforcés, de sorte que nous ayons la capacité réelle d’accompagner l’économie.
Groupe BNP Paribas: Présentation de BICICI en Côte d’Ivoire
Notre stratégie est de capitaliser sur les segments où notre expertise est reconnue, sur la grande clientèle. C’est également de descendre d’un cran et d’aller sur le marché des PME. Bien entendu en ne sacrifiant pas notre politique des risques.
BNP Paribas Group: Overview of BICICI in Ivory Coast
Our strategy is to capitalise on the sectors where our expertise is well known and we have the most clientele. Secondly we want to address the SME market. Thirdly we want to accompany all of the smaller SMEs, i.e. the very small companies and individuals.
Saudi Banking Sector: Saudi Banks Bank on Change
Saudi banks are not only earning money on oil trading. While one might suggest that Saudi lenders became big due to a windfall of the country’s revenues from energy exports, little is known about the Saudi role as the biggest capital market in the Arab world.