A look at European banks’ net operating cash flows

Since the Significant Bank Database now includes data on cash flow statement items, we can take a closer look at the operating cash flows of European banks. Net operating cash flow is an important indicator of how much cash banks generate from their core operations,...

2024: Most profitable European banks

With the Significant Bank Database now covering the years from 2009–2024, we can take a closer look at the most profitable European banks in 2024. This is straightforward because the dataset includes a ready-made measure of profitability: return on assets (ROA). A...

Three rewarding days at ASSA 2026

I spent the past three days presenting the Significant Bank Database at the ASSA 2026 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, and it’s been incredibly rewarding. Great conversations, valuable connections, and plenty of inspiration to carry forward. Excited for what comes...

Welcome, Czechia!

The Significant Bank Database keeps expanding! With the Czech Republic’s entry, we’ve added two new key players to our network: J&T Finance Group and PPF banka, both designated as Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SIIs). These additions bring our...

2024 update of the Significant Bank Database released!

We are pleased to announce the 2024 update of the Significant Bank Database, now available to researchers, analysts, and investors worldwide! The sampling period has been extended to include data from 2024, providing comprehensive coverage of the European banking...