New figures highlight a difficult 2019 for the investment banking industry.

The oil-dependent country faces a difficult period ahead, but is taking measures to prepare for the coming storm. 

Profitability and capital adequacy measures suggest New Zealand’s banks will begin four weeks of lockdown in a relatively strong position.

Banks across the G7 are entering this period of significant turbulence from differing starting positions.

The Indian government’s bail-out of Yes Bank raises broader questions about the health of India’s private banks.

The coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy is stoking fears that the Italian economy will see its second consecutive quarter of negative growth.

Agreement with bondholders to restructure $35bn-worth of debt could mark a turning point for the Caribbean island’s struggling economy.

Malawi’s judiciary has stood up for democracy, but it is unclear what is in store next for this small east African economy. 

Former Soviet state Belarus is continuing its modernisation efforts as it leans away from Russia, as Marie Kemplay reports.

There was a significant increase in bonds issued with environmental or social objectives attached in 2019.