Hussein Abaza, Commercial International Bank’s chief executive, on the rise of fintech during the pandemic.

Government acts as lower oil prices and the pandemic result in a rating downgrade.

Gulf country’s financial sector has withstood twin shocks to the domestic economy.

The Banker’s 2020 Top Islamic Financial Institutions ranking illustrates the ongoing growth trajectory of the industry globally. 

Gulf state hopes economic independence because of blockade will help it withstand downturn.

Despite rising non-performing loans risk, confidence in banking system remains high. 

Supportive measures will ease economic stress, says governor Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani.

Consolidation and nationalisation of banking sector should help withstand pandemic fallout.

Economic fallout from pandemic has slowed reforms – but should not derail them.

Egypt’s banks have emerged from a difficult decade with their appetite for expansion undimmed.