As Asia grapples with the aftermath of Covid-19, previous challenges have returned to the fore. 

Noripah Kamso, former chairwoman of Bank Rakyat, explains to Kimberley Long how Islamic finance could become mainstream if it prioritises its environmental and social credentials. 

Asia’s multiple payment methods have been widely adopted, but can leave companies struggling with numerous providers and cash flows. 

Nowhere has the pivot towards digital transactions been more successful than in Asia. Coronavirus has been an unexpected boon, driving greater adoption of digital banking and mobile payments.

The coronavirus shutdowns brought Asia’s supply chains to a halt, requiring quick action to adapt them and their financing. Kimberley Long reports.  

While China boasts many of the world’s biggest banks by Tier 1 capital, a deeper dive into performance metrics shows that it is often the country’s smaller banks that perform better.

Crisis has halted growth for first time in decades. What role can banks play in rebooting economy?

Chinese regulators are seeking to bridge the gulf between its largest banks and small rural lenders.