Japan’s banks feel the strain, but MUFG remains on top

July 4, 2022

Japan’s banks have struggled during the past year, with declines in Tier 1 capital seeing them slide down the 2022 ranking.

Indonesia’s banks stage solid recovery

July 4, 2022

After 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, 2022

The 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, 2022

Taiwan’s banks, backed by the country’s solid GDP results, have maintained their overall positions in the Top 1000 ranking. 

Reserve bank of india

India’s banks navigate competitive landscape

July 1, 2022

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

HDFC Bank

State of play: India’s banks in 2022

July 1, 2022

Mergers and acquisitions, and rising revenue from digital payments, are boosting the size of State Bank of India’s main competitors.

BRI

The Banker's Top 30 Asean Banks 2022

June 1, 2022

Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s strong showing across the best-performing categories have helped the bank top the overall table. Kimberley Long reports. 

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Asia explores crypto opportunities

June 1, 2022

Asia’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

Thailand’s economy battered by Covid-19, war and household debt

May 31, 2022

Thailand’s economy is exploring foreign investment and infrastructure projects to give it a much-needed boost.

Ronadol Numnonda

Bank of Thailand deputy governor seeks to balance debts

May 27, 2022

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

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