Complete transparency in our sources, calculations, and methodology
All bank asset data is sourced from official financial reports and regulatory filings
Financial Database
Comprehensive banking data including total assets, market capitalization, and financial metrics for global banks.
Regulatory Filings
Official annual reports filed with SEC and other regulatory bodies, providing audited financial statements.
Central Bank Statistics
US banking sector data including deposit concentration, systemic risk metrics, and regulatory information.
International Organizations
Global financial stability reports, GDP data, and international banking statistics.
Industry Analysis
Reports from Statista, Visual Capitalist, and financial research firms for context and comparisons.
Official Sources
Direct data from PBOC, ECB, Bank of England, and other central banks for regional banking data.
Bank asset figures are based on the most recent available data (typically Q4 2023 or Q1 2024). Market capitalizations are updated monthly. Exchange rates for non-USD assets are calculated using year-end rates from respective reporting periods.
How we ensure accuracy and consistency in our comparisons
We gather data from multiple authoritative sources, prioritizing official financial reports and regulatory filings. Each data point is cross-referenced with at least two independent sources.
All financial figures are converted to USD using official exchange rates from the reporting period. Assets are presented in billions or trillions for consistency.
Data is verified against multiple sources and checked for anomalies. Any significant discrepancies are investigated and resolved using primary sources.
Comparisons use publicly available data for costs (e.g., UN World Food Programme estimates, market valuations, real estate prices) to create meaningful context.
Bank data is updated quarterly following earnings releases. Market capitalizations are updated monthly. Comparison metrics are reviewed and updated annually.
Understanding the math behind our comparisons
| Comparison | Calculation Method | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Years to End World Hunger | Bank Assets ÷ $45 billion/year | UN World Food Programme |
| NFL Teams Purchase | Bank Assets ÷ $208 billion (total NFL value) | Forbes NFL Valuations 2024 |
| iPhone Purchases | Bank Assets ÷ $800 (avg iPhone price) | Apple Financial Reports |
| College Educations | Bank Assets ÷ $50,000 (avg 4-year cost) | College Board Statistics |
| Climate Action Funding | Bank Assets ÷ $2.4 trillion (2030 target) | UNFCCC Reports |
| GDP Comparisons | Bank Assets vs Country GDP (nominal) | World Bank / IMF Data |
All comparisons are illustrative and based on current market values or estimated costs. They represent theoretical purchasing power and are not suggestions for actual allocation of bank assets. Real-world implementation would involve numerous additional factors and constraints.
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