The table lists 9 foreign bank ADRs that trade on the OTC markets:

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Australian banks National Australia Bank Ltd (NABZY) and Australia and New Zealand Banking (ANZBY) have high yields of over 6%. European banks such as Commerzbank, Swedbank, Societe Generale are still a long way from getting back to normal due to heavy losses and exposure to real estate sector, derivatives, etc. Singapore-based United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOVEY) pays a dividend of just over 2% but is a strong bank with a conservative business model and has the potential to grow further in emerging Asian economies.

Disclosure: Long CRZBY, SWDBY, SCGLY