Latest articles from James King

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Qatar’s banks benefit from abundant liquidity and buoyant domestic economy

May 25, 2023

Profits have improved across the sector, even as lending eases following last year’s Fifa World Cup.

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UK regulator proposals aim at equity market boost

May 24, 2023

The FCA has set out plans for a revival of the country’s equity capital markets post-Brexit. 

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani

The World Cup’s socioeconomic legacy will continue to shape Qatar’s future

May 19, 2023

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, talks about the country’s diversification strategy and investment priorities.

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Proposed AI regulation presents challenges for Europe

May 4, 2023

Plans to create a trustworthy and responsible environment for AI development within the EU inch closer to fruition. 

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Indonesia takes its credit card network in-house

April 18, 2023

Bank Indonesia’s latest move on credit cards is part of a multi-year strategy to reduce foreign influence in the country’s payment system.

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The pending transformation of South Korea’s banking industry

March 29, 2023

South Korea’s financial regulators are exploring ways to increase competition in the sector and break the dominance of the biggest lenders.

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Challenges ahead for Nigeria and South Africa as they join FATF grey list

March 16, 2023

FATF’s greylisting of Africa’s two biggest economies will deepen existing economic troubles in both markets.

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Turkey’s controversial monetary policy continues

March 3, 2023

The central bank of Turkey’s macroprudential adjustments has made the operating environment for the country’s banks increasingly complex.

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Bahraini lenders eye mortgage boost

February 27, 2023

Having benefited from high government spending during the pandemic, Bahrain’s banks are looking to the retail sector to support growth in the coming year.

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Bahrain’s economy enjoys respite despite long-term challenges

February 20, 2023

The country faces an uphill battle to prepare for a future beyond oil.

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