Remittances from overseas workers comprise a significant portion of Nepal’s foreign currency reserves for this import-dependent country.
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Nepal's central bank governor confident FX pressures can be overcome
July 25, 2022Maha Prasad Adhikari, governor of the central bank of Nepal, on the country’s current foreign exchange reserves crisis and the evolution of digital banking.

South Korean regulators prepare for turmoil
July 7, 2022As the clouds darken over the global economy, South Korea’s financial regulators are bracing for a storm.

China’s economy feels the pressure
July 6, 2022The long shadow of Covid-19 is impacting China’s economy, as the country struggles to meet its ambitious growth targets.

Real estate crisis jeopardises China’s economic rebound
July 6, 2022A turbulent year in China’s real estate sector has created unease in the domestic market.

Advancing Asia’s crypto landscape
July 5, 2022As a region that has long led the way in fintech innovation, Asia’s mature stance on crypto development is unsurprising.

China’s banking sector feels the strain
July 4, 2022Although China’s banks have continued to show strong results in the Top 1000, there are signs of cracks emerging with continued economic pressure.

China’s banks excel but economy stutters
July 4, 2022While China’s biggest banks have held on to their places at the head of the Top 1000 ranking, the country’s economy is showing signs of strain.
CommBank tops Asia-Pacific table
July 4, 2022In the Asia-Pacific excluding China and Japan table, Australia has enjoyed another successful year, with South Korea also making a strong appearance.
China’s big four remain at top of ranking
July 4, 2022There is little change at the top of the Top 1000 World Banks ranking, as Chinese megalenders keep a tight grip on the top four places.