The Basel rulebook revamp is presenting a panoply of issues for banks across the region as the deadline for implementation draws closer.
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South Korean central bank governor wary of slow economic recovery
June 8, 2023Rhee Chang Yong, governor of the Bank of Korea, talks about concerns for economic growth, the impact of geopolitics and plans for a central bank digital currency.
Are banks leaving information on the table?
June 7, 2023Fintech firms are giving banks a run for their money.
The Banker’s Top 30 Asean Banks 2023
June 1, 2023Singapore’s banks take the top spots again in the Tier 1 ranking, but Indonesia’s banks continue their strong showing across the performance metrics.
EBRD expands remit to sub-Saharan Africa, but Ukraine still “top priority”
May 25, 2023Rebuilding Ukraine, Uzbekistan’s gradual opening up and sub-Saharan Africa dominated the agenda at this year’s EBRD meeting in Samarkand.
Asia’s climate dialogue takes urgent tone
May 24, 2023At the Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting, the discussion around climate change has become focused on the very real problems affecting the region and its people, and the innovations needed to finance the solutions.
ADB urges greater action on climate change
May 18, 2023The Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting focused on the threat of climate change and provided real solutions and the steps that must be taken to prevent the situation worsening.
Vietnam’s economy takes a double hit
April 28, 2023Peter Janssen explores the challenges facing Vietnam’s domestic environment, including its heavy dependence on exports to the US and tourists from China, as well as rising problems in its real estate sector.
KBank hopes to ride digital take-off in Vietnam
April 27, 2023KBank is taking a mobile-first approach as it expands to Vietnam.
Vietnamese private sector’s slow growth trajectory
April 26, 2023Private enterprise is beginning to develop, but needs more — and different — incentives to flourish and scale up.