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Asia-Pacific banks' performance a mixed bag
December 1, 2020The Banker’s best-performers' methodology shows how lenders in the region have had uneven successes.

Asia’s banks slammed by regulatory fines
November 30, 2020Banks in Asia received a record number of regulatory fines this year. What’s behind the rise?

Asia’s banks brace for looming asset-quality storm
November 2, 2020Central bank and government efforts to stave off the worst of Covid-19’s financial impact may just postpone the inevitable.

Redrawing Asia’s trade maps
October 1, 2020As Asia grapples with the aftermath of Covid-19, previous challenges have returned to the fore.

Islamic banking ripe for ESG rebrand
September 4, 2020Noripah Kamso, former chairwoman of Bank Rakyat, explains to Kimberley Long how Islamic finance could become mainstream if it prioritises its environmental and social credentials.

Multiple payment options create cash management headaches
August 19, 2020Asia’s multiple payment methods have been widely adopted, but can leave companies struggling with numerous providers and cash flows.