The silk glove that needs an iron fist

December 1, 2007

Vietnam’s central bank governor will have to toughen up as the country’s banking sector continues to develop at a rapid pace. By Karina Robinson.

Access to Asia

November 5, 2007

Hong Kong has emerged as the clear global financial centre in Asia, standing alongside London and New York. Mark Michelson examines the drivers behind the city’s success.

Foreign banks go bargain hunting

November 5, 2007

As Thailand prepares for elections, foreign banks are looking around for openings in a market with room for growth. Simon Montlake reports from Bangkok.

New champions, fresh insights

October 1, 2007

Debate on China’s future was fierce at the inaugural summer event of the World Economic Forum held in the Chinese city of Dalian. Stephen Timewell reports.

Daiwa heads for Japanese diaspora

October 1, 2007

Between 40 and 50 Daiwa executives in Tokyo are going to discover this month that they are bound for pastures new, maybe other parts of Asia or maybe London.

Lenders on the up as property market booms

October 1, 2007

An unprecedented array of mortgage products is putting home purchases within reach of lower-income Filipinos – and helping banks achieve their best loan growth in a decade. 

Getting on with the job

October 1, 2007

Despite a recent lending crisis, Taiwan has quietly assumed an enviable position in global finance, with ever closer economic ties to China. Brian Caplen reports.

Opening China’s bank accounts

September 3, 2007

China’s banking sector will undergo a dramatic transformation by 2015, writes Bambang Moerwanto.

A big leap for a Chinese giant

September 3, 2007

ICBC chairman Jiang Jianqing talks to The Banker about the Chinese market, the bank’s recent growth and its long-term strategy to become an international player.

Mind the value gap

September 3, 2007

In India, long-term value is being left on the table as environmental, social and governance issues are ignored. But these issues will be increasingly important competitive differentiators, writes Dan Siddy.

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