Which are the world’s largest banks by assets?
We take a look at the banks based on the data available until 8 April 2025

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Chinese banks continue to assert their dominance in the global financial landscape, with 21 institutions securing spots on S&P Global Market Intelligence's latest ranking of the world's 100 largest banks by assets. This strong showing, largely driven by strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), occurred despite ongoing trade tensions and a prolonged real estate downturn, highlighting the sector's enduring strength.

Source: S&P Global Market