The Maldives Stock Exchange may be small by international standards, but it has big ambitions to expand the country’s capital markets and boost innovation in the process.
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How will a resurgent Maldives cope with a tourism slump?
March 30, 2020The Maldives has embraced technology to modernise its banking system and serve its citizens, but coronavirus now threatens its crucial tourist sector.

Development banks step up to Asia’s coronavirus challenges
March 27, 2020A look at how development banks in Asia are adapting their plans to support their clients through the coronavirus crisis.
NZ banks begin lockdown in good health
March 24, 2020Profitability and capital adequacy measures suggest New Zealand’s banks will begin four weeks of lockdown in a relatively strong position.

Asia plays catch-up on open banking
March 13, 2020After a slow start to open banking adoption compared with Europe, Asia is looking to take its capabilities to the next level.
Tough times ahead for India’s private banks?
March 10, 2020The Indian government’s bail-out of Yes Bank raises broader questions about the health of India’s private banks.

Myanmar adopts international banking and insurance outlook
March 6, 2020Myanmar is looking to the international banking and insurance community to strengthen its domestic market and tackle a legacy of NPLs.

Uzbekistan takes global approach to local problems
March 1, 2020After decades of isolationist government policy, Uzbekistan is taking tentative steps into the global capital markets and is looking to attract foreign investment. Kimberley Long looks at the country’s steep learning curve.

What is behind Asia’s wave of banking consolidation?
February 7, 2020Mounting pressures on banks across Asia-Pacific are pushing many towards consolidation. The Banker looks at the factors behind these moves.

Top 500 Banking Brands 2020
February 3, 2020The world’s top banking brands have faced numerous headwinds in the past 12 months, resulting in a drop in global brand value.