As financial inclusion has increased worldwide, one area has remained stubbornly difficult to crack: banking services for women in developing markets. Banks are now working on providing tailored services that address the issues keeping women out of the formal banking system.
The Banker’s Top 250 Asia-Pacific Banks 2022
January 4, 2022The Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on tourism and trade continues to be felt across Asia-Pacific, hitting the banking sectors' pre-tax profits in several economies. However, the region's banks have seen increases across Tier 1 capital and asset growth.
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China’s push into Latin America
November 1, 2021China’s economic expansion into Latin America has raised questions about the motivation behind such investments and the contractual terms.
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Fintechs look beyond unicorn status
September 27, 2021A whole industry has been built around helping Asian fintech start-ups achieve a $1bn valuation.
A difficult year for Indonesia’s banks
September 1, 2021Indonesia’s biggest banks have slipped down the Top 1000 ranking, though some have grown their Tier 1 capital.
Japan’s banks hit growth plateau
September 1, 2021Japan’s banks held on in a volatile environment but saw little capital growth.
South Korea’s banks show solid capital growth
September 1, 2021South Korea’s banks have had a good year for Tier 1 capital growth, which has helped several move up the Top 1000 ranking.
China steady through the Covid storm
September 1, 2021China’s biggest banks dominate the global rankings once more, with strong increases in their Tier 1 capital.