Japan’s banks have struggled during the past year, with declines in Tier 1 capital seeing them slide down the 2022 ranking.
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia’s banks stage solid recovery
July 4, 2022After a difficult year in the 2021 Top 1000 ranking, many Indonesian banks have improved their positions in 2022.
Digital banks make inroads in South Korea
July 4, 2022The emerging digital banking sector in South Korea, led by KakaoBank, is racing ahead of the incumbents.
Taiwan’s banks hold steady in their ranking
July 4, 2022Taiwan’s banks, backed by the country’s solid GDP results, have maintained their overall positions in the Top 1000 ranking.

India’s banks navigate competitive landscape
July 1, 2022After a difficult period immediately before the Covid-19 pandemic began, India’s banks are now moving forward in renewed health.

State of play: India’s banks in 2022
July 1, 2022Mergers and acquisitions, and rising revenue from digital payments, are boosting the size of State Bank of India’s main competitors.

The Banker's Top 30 Asean Banks 2022
June 1, 2022Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s strong showing across the best-performing categories have helped the bank top the overall table. Kimberley Long reports.

Asia explores crypto opportunities
June 1, 2022Asia’s banks and crypto-native firms are exploring how they can take their offerings to the next level, whether that means through collaboration or competition.

Thailand’s economy battered by Covid-19, war and household debt
May 31, 2022Thailand’s economy is exploring foreign investment and infrastructure projects to give it a much-needed boost.

Bank of Thailand deputy governor seeks to balance debts
May 27, 2022The Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor on reducing its sizeable household debt and non-performing loan levels, and returning the banking sector to growth.