Chinese and Japanese banks again dominate the list of The Asian Banker 500 largest banks. Balance sheet growth accelerated in the first half of 2020 and some players are reinforcing their scale and competitiveness through mergers and acquisitions

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Thirty-seven banks held assets surpassing $1 trillion, distributed among 16 in Asia Pacific, 13 in Europe, and eight in North America, representing 51% of the top 1000 banks’ total assets; overall asset growth has decelerated, with the US and some European nations experiencing steep declines and countries like Egypt demonstrating resilience

In 2023, China’s domestic systemically important banks grew to 20, led by China Merchants Bank in the TAB Global 1000 World’s Strongest Banks 2023 ranking, but some still require more capital despite improved capital ratios

China’s private banking sector has witnessed a significant migration of high-net-worth individuals to the country’s largest banks, underscoring a flight-to-safety trend and intensifying competitive pressures for smaller banks.

Despite recent market volatility and real estate downturns that resulted in a wealth decline in 2023, China’s wealth management industry is poised for continuous growth in 2024 and projected to exceed $100 trillion by 2025

China’s retail banking sector faces regulatory and macroeconomic pressures that are lowering revenues and profits, with banks turning to AI and technology to boost growth and customer engagement

While asset growth of world’s 1000 largest banks remained stable, loan and deposit growth slowed

North America and Asia Pacific banks maintain overall balance sheet strength over those in other regions, with the Middle East showing some improvements. Profitability among all 1000 banks improved, driven by higher interest rates, while asset quality indicators stayed stable.