Latest articles from Kimberley Long

Taiwan’s banks face challenging environment

July 5, 2023

Taiwan’s banks have been affected by the country’s weak economic growth, which has seen the largest banks slip down the rankings.

State Bank of India moves up the regional ranking

July 5, 2023

In Asia-Pacific (excluding China and Japan), Australia’s Commonwealth Bank has held firm at the top, but State Bank of India is nipping at its heels. 

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China’s economy faces local debt and real estate woes

June 29, 2023

While headline economic growth figures appear to indicate a country enjoying a return to health, issues beneath the surface are weighing down market sentiment.

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South Korean central bank governor wary of slow economic recovery

June 8, 2023

Rhee Chang Yong, governor of the Bank of Korea, talks about concerns for economic growth, the impact of geopolitics and plans for a central bank digital currency.

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The Banker’s Top 30 Asean Banks 2023

June 1, 2023

Singapore’s banks take the top spots again in the Tier 1 ranking, but Indonesia’s banks continue their strong showing across the performance metrics. 

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ADB urges greater action on climate change

May 18, 2023

The Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting focused on the threat of climate change and provided real solutions and the steps that must be taken to prevent the situation worsening. 

Asia's fintech surge

Cover story: Asian fintechs surge under investor focus

April 3, 2023

While fintechs in other regions are facing a more challenging environment, Asian fintechs are still seeing considerable growth opportunities, especially in B2B lending, payments and digital banking.

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Gig economy workers need banking support

March 30, 2023

Singapore has called for fintechs to provide stronger safety support for their staff, but globally, gig economy workers are often let down by the banking sector.

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Thai finance minister outlines optimistic growth plans

March 28, 2023

Thailand’s finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith speaks to The Banker about the country’s plans for inflation and meeting its impressive GDP goals for 2023. 

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SEBA Bank takes its crypto banking to Asia

March 21, 2023

Amy Yu, the newly-appointed Asia-Pacific CEO at SEBA Bank, talks about the evolution of crypto in Asia, and how customers are responding to recent shocks within the sector. 

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