Though flat oil prices are having an effect on Bahrain’s economy, the country’s banking sector continues to perform well, in spite of calls for consolidation.

The world’s longest serving central bank governor looks back on the aftermath of Romania’s 1989 revolution and the 30 years since. He talks to The Banker about his experiences.

The Banker’s Top 100 CIS Banks ranking shows the region's banks are performing steadily. Though Tier 1 capital growth slowed, return on both assets and capital are on an upward trend.

Slovenia’s central bank is restricting loans, uneasy about an overconfident relaxation of credit standards. 

In the year or so since Greece exited its last bailout programme, the country has made some important strides – but much work remains to be done. 

Having strengthened their balance sheets, Romanian banks are hopeful they can withstand stresses such as an economic slowdown and government plans over tax and pensions. 

In the more than 10 years since the country declared its independence, Kosovo's banks have performed admirably in often-difficult conditions. 

Financial inclusion figures are slowly improving in the DRC, but optimism prevails with regards to making faster progress.

Qatar's economy has continued to perform well during an economic blockade, and its banks have followed suit.

Economically blockaded by many of its neighbours, Qatar has continued to enjoy stable economic growth thanks to a series of reforms and a renewed spirit of self-reliance.