As Asia grapples with the aftermath of Covid-19, previous challenges have returned to the fore.
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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.
Digital transactions in Asia on the rise
August 10, 2020Nowhere 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.
Asia’s supply chains reconfigure for a post-coronavirus world
August 7, 2020The coronavirus shutdowns brought Asia’s supply chains to a halt, requiring quick action to adapt them and their financing. Kimberley Long reports.
China’s smaller banks emerge as star performers
August 7, 2020While 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.
China’s banks look to restoring health post-coronavirus
July 6, 2020Crisis has halted growth for first time in decades. What role can banks play in rebooting economy?
China’s small banks face the regulators
July 3, 2020Chinese regulators are seeking to bridge the gulf between its largest banks and small rural lenders.
China continues its green revolution
July 3, 2020China is one of the world’s worst polluters, but its green credentials are improving.