The new governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka talks to The Banker about how he will bring his academic experience to the role.
Maldives central bank governor Ali Hashim is overseeing the modernisation of banking law and technology, with plans to adopt open APIs and attract foreign investors.
The Maldives Stock Exchange may be small by international standards, but it has big ambitions to expand the country’s capital markets and boost innovation in the process.
The Maldives has embraced technology to modernise its banking system and serve its citizens, but coronavirus now threatens its crucial tourist sector.
A look at how development banks in Asia are adapting their plans to support their clients through the coronavirus crisis.
After a slow start to open banking adoption compared with Europe, Asia is looking to take its capabilities to the next level.
After decades of isolationist government policy, Uzbekistan is taking tentative steps into the global capital markets and is looking to attract foreign investment. Kimberley Long looks at the country’s steep learning curve.
Mounting pressures on banks across Asia-Pacific are pushing many towards consolidation. The Banker looks at the factors behind these moves.
The deputy minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan explains the country’s developing relationship with the EU, its partnerships with China, and its plans to diversify its economic output.
The deputy finance minister of Uzbekistan speaks to The Banker about how the country is undertaking a wide range of banking and business reforms.
The civil unrest in Hong Kong occupied international headlines for much of 2019, yet there has been little impact on the city’s position as a business hub in Asia.
The Basel III rules on capital are supposed to ensure stronger banking – but in Asia's less developed markets, meeting the requirements is creating challenges.
Islamic banking is a growing industry across Asia, with alternatives to conventional banking being developed to cater for the region’s huge Muslim population.
Countries across Asia are licensing virtual banks, which operate solely online and without a physical presence. How much headway can these potential disruptors really make in more mature markets?
Interest in green financing is picking up in Asia. Even so, there is plenty of work to be done if the region is to fulfil its ambitions in the sector.
Indonesia’s central bank governor predicts a bright future for the country on the back of solid monetary policies and increased infrastructure expenditure.
Manufacturing patterns in Asia are seeing a long-term shift away from China towards its neighbouring countries. The Banker assesses the implications of this.
Pacific Island nations are finding themselves under the shadow of financial misconduct accusations while they work to build up domestic industries.