The banker's death would trigger a wide-ranging political and financial scandal in Italy. It would involve the disappearance of millions of dollars, and leave behind an enduring mystery.

The banker then flew back to the Bahamas on May 3, 2011, and deposited the $250,000 into Blazer’s CIBC FirstCaribbean bank account in Nassau, which had been undeclared to the US tax authorities ...

The Banker has published its annual ranking of the world’s top 1000 banks, including six major South African banks, and a fierce battle for the top spot.

The Banker noted that 2024 was a good year for dual-listed banks, with the top three performing UK lenders listed in more than one country.