The Brand Finance Banking 500 is an annual ranking of the world's most valuable banking brands, published by Brand Finance, the world's leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. The report provides a deep understanding of the challenges facing banking organizations today, and has been published in The Banker since 2007. The methodology used to determine the rankings is proprietary and is based on a combination of financial metrics and expert opinion. The report also includes a sector analysis and guidance on how to understand and value a brand. For further information, contact thebanker@ft.com or visit thebanker.com/topbankingbrands.