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Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
With pressure from Covid-19 impacting the banks in India, we investigated their performance and key profitability and asset quality indicators and explore why the weakening trends are likely to continue.
In a recent analysis of five selected banks which experienced credit events recently we explore if financial ratios can predict credit events. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
In this podcast episode, we explore the resilience and profitability of Japanese and South Korean banks since 2012. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Our analysis explores the strength of Emerging Market banks performance since 2012, with some credit factors improving and others deteriorating, can these banks weather the upcoming storms in 2020? Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
In this podcast, we look at whether large and medium US banks have regained credit strength since 2007 to absorb a downturn following the Covid-19 pandemic. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
The analysis of the main financial ratios of the selected Chinese banks indicates weakening trends since 2012. And we expect the risk profiles of Chinese banks to come under further pressure in light of the global slowdown and economic headwinds. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
The Italian and Spanish banks experienced significant weakening during the 2007/2008 crisis. The subsequent recovery led to improvement in their regulatory capitalisation and funding profiles, but their profitability and asset quality remain weak in light of the imminent impact from Covid-19. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Our analysis of the Baseline Credit Assessments (or BCAs) of 173 European commercial banks suggests a strong correlation between the level of BCAs and some financial indicators such as asset quality, regulatory capitalisation and total size of assets. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Our analysis of the Baseline Credit Assessments (or BCAs) of 31 Middle Eastern commercial banks suggests a strong correlation between the level of BCAs and some financial indicators such as asset quality, net profitability and non-risk weighted capitalisation. Hear the executive summary of the BankFocus research.
The leading Japanese banks have strong asset quality with a comfortable liquidity and funding position. But stagnant growth and flat yields are unlikely to improve in 2020. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Sheng Bi is client engagement manager for Moody’s Analytics InsuranceFocus and produces regular thematic research based on InsuranceFocus data.
The German insurance industry doesn't follow some long-running stereotypes for a typical mature insurance market in Europe. Hear an executive summary of the InsuranceFocus research.
The leading UK banks will face challenges to their already modest profitability in 2020. But they’re expected to weather an expected economic slowdown. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Naomi Hirst is senior campaigner for Global Witness. Sam Sheen is the founder and managing director of Ex Ante Advisory. Michele Riccardi is senior researcher for Transcrime – Università Cattolica.
Hear audio from the panel discussion "Identifying power and control" from our recent Compliance Forum.
Banks from 7 underperforming EU countries face constrained net profitability due to a high cost base and elevated provisioning charges. Hear the executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
7 European banking systems improved their asset quality trends since 2014. But they fell short compared to their EU peers. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
The Chinese insurance market is the second biggest in the world and could overtake the US for the top spot in the 2030s. Hear an executive summary of the InsuranceFocus research.
Sheng Bi is client engagement manager for Moody’s Analytics InsuranceFocus and produces regular thematic research based on InsuranceFocus data.
Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Leading Chinese banks are less dependent on wholesale funding compared to their European peers. But risks could arise from a high reliance on interbank lending. Hear an executive summary of the BankFocus research.
The leading US banks continue to rely on core customer funding, and their liquidity ratios provide high coverage of short-term liabilities. Hear this executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Sheng Bi is client engagement manager for Moody’s Analytics InsuranceFocus and produces regular thematic research based on InsuranceFocus data.
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.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Sheng Bi is client engagement manager for Moody’s Analytics InsuranceFocus and produces regular thematic research based on InsuranceFocus data.
This first research report from InsuranceFocus compares leading European banks, which saw lower market valuations compared to their book value, with 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.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Michael Volkov is CEO of The Volkov Group and specializes in ethics and compliance, white collar defence, government investigations and internal investigations. Bill Hauserman is senior director of compliance solutions at Bureau van Dijk. Ted Datta is director of governance, risk and compliance solutions at Bureau van Dijk.
In his podcast, Corruption, Crime & Compliance, Michael Volkov speaks to our experts on how to identify not just ownership, but also where the power and control lies within an organization. They look at ways to improve existing due diligence programs using strategies and tools including our new Compliance Catalyst.
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 the executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a senior research analyst at Moody's Analytics and produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
The net interest income (NIM) of leading financial institutions in the UK has been under pressure from increased expenses and declining profitability. 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.
Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on Moody's Analytics BankFocus data.
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.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on 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.
Was the impact of IFRS 9 as negative as predicted? Hear how leading European banks performed under the new standard, in this executive summary of the BankFocus research.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on Moody's Analytics BankFocus data.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on Moody's Analytics BankFocus data.
Banks in Central Europe showed strong performance in the past year—but profitability remains under pressure. Hear the executive summary of the BankFocus research.
The 5 leading Israeli banks have strong asset quality and provisioning coverage. But capitalization and profitability ratios are lower than those of their Middle Eastern peers. This is an executive summary of the Moody's Analytics BankFocus research report.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on Moody's Analytics BankFocus data.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data.
The majority of emerging market banks faced declining capitalization ratios due to high growth in assets and loan books in 2018. Listen to this executive summary of the Moody's Analytics BankFocus research report.
European banks reported modest but sufficient return on average equity (ROAE) in light of low growth of risk-weighted assets (RWAs) for 2018, but capitalization ratios have declined. This report has been created using data from Moody’s Analytics BankFocus.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data.
The leading banks in Ireland reported improved asset quality with solid capitalization and low wholesale funding dependence. Yet profitability remains constrained with a decline in provisioning coverage.
Capitalization in Greek and Cypriot banks remains vulnerable to a high stock of unprovisioned loans, despite improved asset quality and enhanced provisioning coverage.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data.
Irakli Pipia is a Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics where he produces regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data.
Net profitability ratios of leading global banks improved in 2018 compared to the 3-year average, but significant performance variations are likely to persist in 2019. Hear executive highlights from the BankFocus research report.
Analysis of the latest financial statements suggest that net profitability ratios of the top five Chinese banks remained unchanged in 2018 compared to the three-year average. Hear executive highlights of this Moody’s Analytics BankFocus research from senior research analyst Irakli Pipia.
Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data. He is also in charge of the template governance, incorporating analytical and regulatory changes in the spreading methodology.
Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data. He is also in charge of the template governance, incorporating analytical and regulatory changes in the spreading methodology.
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Top US banks improved their profitability in 2018, but positive impact on bank capitalization is modest according to Moody’s Analytics BankFocus research. Executive highlights from senior research analyst Irakli Pipia.
Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data. He is also in charge of the template governance, incorporating analytical and regulatory changes in the spreading methodology.
Ryan is director of risk solutions and the leader of global group Credit Risk Corporates. He joined Bureau van Dijk in 2008 and has worked across our offices in London, Manchester and Chicago.
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Irakli Pipia, Director, Senior Research Analyst at Moody's Analytics, is responsible for producing regular thematic research publications based on BankFocus data. He is also in charge of the template governance, incorporating analytical and regulatory changes in the spreading methodology. Irakli has 20 years’ experience in banking having worked for Moody's Investors Service, BNP Paribas and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Hugo van Wijk is chief executive at Vallstein, the company that created WalletSizing®, and developed the methodology behind WalletSizing Catalyst. Alexander Huetink is responsible for WalletSizing Catalyst at Bureau van Dijk.
Listen to our experts discuss WalletSizing®, how banks can maximize their wallet from each corporate customer, the pitfalls to avoid, and the data that can help build more effective customer relationships.
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Action 13 is not just another regulation, it's changing the discipline of transfer pricing as we know it. Since the goal of the OECD's BEPS project is to increase transparency in documentation, organizations must now provide an overview of their entire value chains.
Luis Carrillo is our global head of tax and transfer pricing solutions. He is responsible for guiding product development and sales strategy, and identifying and managing information providers. He also has 16 years of transfer pricing advisory experience.
Global ownership is complex and dynamic. It can no longer be understood through a manual approach.
OFAC’s 50% rule means we need to take all ownership into account, so a 1% ownership change can make all the difference in sanctions compliance.
Find out more about complying with the 50% rule, from indirect and direct to aggregated and cascade down ownership.
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