Saudi lenders continue to advance thanks to economic improvements and government housing initiatives.
SNB crowned as Middle East’s biggest bank
Today 12:02 amSaudi’s new megabank has displaced Qatar National Bank at the top of this year’s regional table.
South Africa’s big winners: Standard Bank and Investec
Today 12:02 amStandard Bank retains its status as Africa’s biggest bank, even as rival FirstRand closes in.
Nigeria’s lenders bounce back from challenges
Today 12:02 amZenith Bank held off strong gains by Access Bank to retain its position as Nigeria’s top lender.
Standard Bank’s reign continues as African lenders catch a break
Today 12:02 amAfrican lenders regained ground in 2022’s rankings, even as challenges mount in key markets.
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Lebanon’s economic crisis drags on
July 1, 2022Despite banking reforms, an end to the country’s economic trauma remains a distant prospect.
Islamic Bank of the Year Awards 2022
June 1, 2022This year’s awards celebrate increased product innovation, digital transformation and the widespread recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, together with the growing intersection between ESG and sharia-compliant financing.
Flutterwave controversy a wake-up call for Nigerian fintech governance
May 30, 2022Reports are growing of toxic work cultures across Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech sector.
CAR’s bitcoin currency gambit
May 17, 2022The central African government’s move to embrace bitcoin highlights the growing importance of cryptocurrencies across the continent, with central banks playing catch up.
Oil surge puts Saudi economy in the black
April 29, 2022Higher oil prices mean a return to budget surplus, even as investment challenges remain.
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