Central Asia has a strong economic history of oil and gas exports, but renewables are increasingly being seen as a way to increase energy capacity.
It's too early to tell if the benefits outweigh the negatives, but research shows growing adoption.
During the past year, the world has witnessed a sea-change in banks’ approach to both cloud and cryptocurrencies.
Cloud services rely on shared infrastructure, creating tension between banks and service providers.
Mass shift to digital financial services during Covid-19 has called into question the longevity of ATMs and branches.
Recent activity in the US stock markets has prompted much sound and fury, but the long-term impact is so far unclear.
Quantum computing offers huge benefits to banks, but users and developers will have to work together.
New breed of bank identifies as a tech firm with a banking licence, explains director of strategy.
Retail CBDCs could significantly improve cross-border payments but they also pose significant risks for the financial system.
By committing to the principles of ESG, not just saying the letters out loud, banks stand to gain from pulling out of the rainforest.
More than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated every day and effective processing can help ESG investors become more objective.
The global transition away from Libor needs a hefty final push to get it over the line.
Implementation of central bank digital currencies by Cambodia and China may help them achieve greater economic clout on world stage.
Silicon Valley Bank’s EMEA head Erin Platts on the European fintech scene and whether the UK ecosystem can thrive after Brexit.
Obstacles stand in the way of wider financial inclusion in the MENA region which is one of the most unbanked areas of the world.
A widespread vaccine rollout is essential for moving on from Covid-19 limbo.
Banks must move from the mindset of being digitally available to digitally native if they want to keep fighting fit in the future.
Disruption in the financial services industry has reached a new level of maturity.
Growth surge for China’s fintech microlenders at risk as they're put under strict regulation.
While in many respects the banking industry is unrecognisable compared to when The Banker was launched in 1926, some familiar issues remain.