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Central Asia pushes for greater energy diversity
April 23, 2021Central Asia’s dependence on oil and gas is being challenged so the region is turning towards renewable projects to bridge the gap.
ADB president considers path to Covid recovery
April 1, 2021Asian Development Bank president Masatsugu Asakawa outlines challenges Covid-19 has created for development banks.
AIIB responds to Asia’s changing priorities
April 1, 2021Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank president Jin Liqun on how the pandemic has exposed weaknesses in many economies.
China’s shadow banking sector pushed into the light
March 29, 2021Beijing is looking to reduce the scope of risky shadow banking operations, yet the sector is vital to country's economy.
Central bank digital currencies breakthrough in Asia
February 25, 2021China and Cambodia are rolling out central bank digital currencies, well ahead of other jurisdictions.
Asia’s rich spur wealth management expansion
February 1, 2021Asia’s wealth management sector is booming as a new generation of investors comes forward.
Ant’s IPO halt marks shift for China’s fintech scene
January 4, 2021Alibaba affiliate’s suspended $35bn listing points to increase in scrutiny from Chinese regulators over fintech companies.
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?