There's overlap between Islamic finance and the UN SDGs, says managing director Hassan Usman.

Rise in carry trades could reinforce trend that contributed to European sovereign debt crisis, warns Fitch.

The push to contactless during the pandemic could mark the turning point of the payments industry, says Bank ABC deputy group CEO Sael Al Waary.

Noripah Kamso, former chairwoman of Bank Rakyat, explains to Kimberley Long how Islamic finance could become mainstream if it prioritises its environmental and social credentials. 

Gulf banks looked to consolidate their positions via mergers in The Banker’s Top 100 Arab Banks ranking, while Egypt displays impressive profitability. 

The Banker’s Top 100 CEE Banks ranking shows the region's lenders are in good financial health, with gains in capitalisation and total assets. 

By investing in gender bonds and female-led businesses, development funds aim to boost economies as a whole. 

Slow progress on regulatory agreement with the EU is making life uncertain for UK financial firms, as James King reports.

Asia’s multiple payment methods have been widely adopted, but can leave companies struggling with numerous providers and cash flows.