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Asia Dominates 2025 Safest Banks in Emerging Markets

10/1/2025

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Global Finance announced 50 Safest Banks in Emerging Markets for 2025, with results in November.
Asian banks dominated; South Korea held the top three spots and nine total positions.
China and Taiwan had eight banks; United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia had six.
The rankings use long-term foreign currency ratings from Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s.

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Global Finance announced 50 Safest Banks in Emerging Markets for 2025, with results in November.
Asian banks dominated; South Korea held the top three spots and nine total positions.
China and Taiwan had eight banks; United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia had six.
The rankings use long-term foreign currency ratings from Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s.