Financing common public goods such as measures to combat climate change and international financial instability requires multilateral co-operation between developing and developed actors, says Kemal Dervis.

From a cost perspective the merging of stock exchanges in a particular region makes perfect sense, but nationalistic politics dictates this cannot be, hence partnership is the only way forward, says Ruben Lee.

The risks of a US recession this year are high, and there is little likelihood that the rest of the global economy can uncouple itself to prevent a sharp global slowdown, writes Nouriel Roubini.

Regulators need to keep on top of banks, says Dr YV Reddy.

Donald Kaberuka, president of African Development Bank, admits that it is folly to expect rich countries to honour their financial commitments to Africa and that investment must be courted if the continent is to move forwards. Interview by James Eedes.

India’s third largest bank is increasing IT spend and seeking expertise from international partners in a huge push to increase market share. Karina Robinson reports.

Asia is just one of the regions where BBVA wants to grow its footprint. CEO Francisco González tells Karina Robinson what buying stakes in China’s CITIC banks will achieve.

Kosit Panpiemras, deputy prime minister of Thailand, talks to The Banker about the interim government’s plans.

A series of mergers have given UralSib a highly diversified profile and turned it into Russia’s largest privately owned commercial bank. Ben Aris reports from Moscow.

Based in western Siberia, Sibacadembank has been expanding virtually unopposed, attracting international suitors and making plans to float. Chairman Igor Kim talks to Ben Aris.