# Overview of the world's largest banks by assets 2026

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Podcast: [The Banker Next Door](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-banker-next-door-6597036)
Published: 2026-04-28T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode reviews lists of the largest banks by assets for the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the world. What country’s bank has the largest amount of assets in the world? What is the largest bank by assets in Europe? In the U.S.? Did any banks jump up the list in 2025? Understanding who the largest players are in every market is critical to understanding the world of banking. This episode reviews multiple articles from S&P Global Market Intelligence (subscription required).

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