China’s bid to join the currencies in the IMF’s SDR basket is more than a footnote of interest only to economists. Policymakers should take note.

Investors ignore valuation at their peril – a period of lacklustre returns looms. The Fed’s move on interest rates is key.

Renminbi internationalization a big opportunity; commodities counterbalance bank retreat.

EC aims for low-hanging fruit; ABS being pushed ‘too far, too quickly’.

Commodity price drop will drive NPLs; difficulties could help local capital markets.

Second tier set to cash in on APRA move; Suncorp already making waves.

German utility taps institutional funds for gas inventory; more deals in oil, metals and carbon trading.

Up to $120 billion moved in-house in three years; not relying on outside firms for alpha.

Global funds pile into Romania; Hungary, Slovenia next hot spots.

US banks and issuers dominate global DCM to an extent not seen since early 2008.

BBVA is leading the drive for banks to change their business models.

Faltering Brazil a big drag on bank income; Mexico offers cause for optimism.

Government seeks private investors; buyers ‘not fully aware’ of the risks.

Regional awards • Country awards • Press release • View full 2015 results

Regional awards • Country awards • Press release • View full 2015 results

ICBC’s sheer scale in its domestic markets makes it a competitor to fear. But the Chinese bank’s management, strategy and intelligent approach to overseas expansion mark it out as a global bank of the future.

Alibaba’s IPO may have grabbed the headlines, but Morgan Stanley had some other big successes over the year.

Deutsche Bank’s flow business remains the crown jewel of its investment bank and a true global competitor that continues to build share in key markets.

John Hourican, the Bank of Cyprus chief executive, will move on this summer after restoring the bank to health – the latest, and toughest, of his repair jobs.

Citi remains the most consistent leader in emerging markets investment banking.

Morgan Stanley’s investment bank is on a roll, helped rather than hindered by the addition of a leading wealth management franchise. It is now a unique proposition, and the markets and clients are taking notice.

Regional awards • Country awards • Press release • View full 2015 results

Regional awards • Country awards • Press release • View full 2015 results

Remarkable client focus and pioneering product development have helped Bank of America Merrill Lynch to retain its award.

The bank excelled in all the key areas of primary market issuance across the emerging markets

Morgan Stanley’s equity franchise stood out in the emerging markets, making transformative deals and underlining its status as a trusted adviser.

Jürg Zeltner has transformed UBS Wealth Management into an innovative and client-centric firm, helping boost its status as the global private bank of choice

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has become a truly global loan market powerhouse, helping to drive other parts of its corporate and investment banking franchise.

From the depths of a government bailout, Lloyds Banking Group has been transformed into a leaner, more focused, less risky and highly profitable business – and a clear national champion.

Crédit Agricole CIB’s improving advisory prowess alongside its lending strength helped push it ahead of its peers.