The Reserve Bank of India’s move has brought both the actions of the bank and the regulator’s response to fintechs into the spotlight

China’s embattled property developer is to wind down operations, raising more questions on how the country’s struggling construction sector will continue

The geopolitical and economic outlook for Asia was discussed at an event hosted by UK think-tank Asia House

In a bid to attract international talent and investors, Japan is looking at how it can replicate other countries’ successes in developing cities into hubs for financial institutions and fintechs.

Indonesia’s ambitious plans for its new capital, Nusantara, are underway, yet there remains uncertainty of whether the president’s ambitious vision will be realised as there are questions over its green credentials and how the city will be financed.

Trade finance is an essential part of banking, but one full of specialised terms. Get up to speed with the more common terminology.

Indonesia’s search for value has seen a shift towards bringing value to the industries that support its commodity production, while also contributing to the green economy. 

India’s real-time payment system, UPI, appears to have defied the odds in becoming the digital payments channel of choice for a country of more than 1.4 billion. As other countries look to replicate this success, there is more to it than simply adopting the technology.

In this special episode recorded at Sibos in Toronto, the women from across the fintech space talk about their experiences as founders, developing the regtech space, and making career changes. 

With few opportunities for expansion, many of Japan’s banks are looking overseas, and towards the green sector, for growth.