To ensure the finest service standards for the future, this Mexican group has begun an institutional revolution to transform its banking core

Blom Bank currently has the widest foreign presence among Lebanese Banks

With strengthened fundamentals the Mexican bank is achieving organic growth through acquisitions and an enhanced international presence, says David Ricardo Suarez

Created in 1950 as a state-owned bank, Banco Popular in Colombia cites improved credit risk management for improved results

A perception of good corporate administration is key to the development and long term stability of local markets. It will also attract foreign investors to the UAE

Bank Audi has performed consistently well in recent years, even during the global financial crisis

Innovation is at the centre of First Citizens Bank, says CEO Larry Howai

The financial crisis has had a significant impact on project and acquisition finance lending in the past 24 months. Banif group’s revenues are indicative of the turnaround, writes Vasco Pinto Ferreira

Endeavouring to become a key player in the Maltese market, Banif Bank are targeting high quality service standards, innovative products and advanced banking technology

In the private sector, AAIB is making a positive difference in public health and education

Although young, Baiduri Bank has established itself as one of the largest providers of financial products and services in Brunei

Profitability and solvency define BIBM, a financial group with 50 years practice

Founded over 30 years ago by three young local entrepreneurs, CorporaciÛn BCT has grown to be Costa Rica’s largest private, locally owned financial institution

Lithuania’s Bank SNORAS group comprises 25 companies and owns more than one-fifth of the country’s investment funds market

The EspÌrito Santo Group has interests in Portugal, Europe, Brazil, Angola and numerous other locations around the globe. As analysts predict real growth for Angola’s banking sector this year, World Finance speaks to the CEO of BESA ¡lvaro Sobrinho about the potential of emerging markets