Thailand’s banks have used the lockdown period to prepare for the eventual return of tourists by investing heavily in digital banking.

As Asia grapples with the aftermath of Covid-19, previous challenges have returned to the fore. 

Despite the uncertain political climate, London has emerged as a hub for Chinese finance – but Brexit could yet throw a spanner in the works. 

Recommendations seek to take advantage of Hong Kong’s decline as a financial centre.

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. 

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

Nowhere has the pivot towards digital transactions been more successful than in Asia. Coronavirus has been an unexpected boon, driving greater adoption of digital banking and mobile payments.

The coronavirus shutdowns brought Asia’s supply chains to a halt, requiring quick action to adapt them and their financing. Kimberley Long reports.  

While China boasts many of the world’s biggest banks by Tier 1 capital, a deeper dive into performance metrics shows that it is often the country’s smaller banks that perform better.