AI has still to make its presence felt in Africa's banking sector, but brings with it opportunities to bank the unbanked and engage with the continent's youthful population. However, as Kit Gillet reports, Africa's unique needs mean achieving these goals is not straightforward.
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Stable, solid, but are Germany's banks prepared for coming challenges?
January 2, 2019Low interest rates and lacklustre profitability could spark consolidation in the German banking sector. Despite these challenges, the system remains well capitalised with low NPLs and the prospect of benefiting from Brexit, as Kit Gillet reports.
Greek banks eye a return to normality
November 1, 2018Greece's banks are likely to remain cautious, even as their lending regime normalises.
Palestine presses on with banking sector development
September 3, 2018Palestine’s banks have to contend with challenges that include political tensions, an underbanked population and no national currency.
Qatar’s central bank governor hails resilient economy
August 1, 2018Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani, governor of the Qatar Central Bank, talks to Kit Gillet about enduring the economic blockade and the country’s growing Islamic finance industry.
In splendid isolation: how Qatar's banks are thriving amid a blockade
June 1, 2018Blockaded by several influential Arab countries since June 2017, Qatari banks have had to cope with ratings downgrades and an outflow of deposits. However, as Kit Gillet reports, they are still posting impressive profits and seem unfazed by such geopolitical unrest.
Qatar finds the silver lining to the trade blockade
June 1, 2018A year since four of its neighbours severed economic ties with Qatar, the country has unexpectedly found that the new economic circumstances have resulted in an accelerated programme of reforms. Kit Gillet reports.
UAE seeks Middle East arbitration hub status
May 1, 2018The United Arab Emirates is hoping to build on its growing reputation as a business hub with a law designed to boost its credentials as a regional centre for arbitration, an increasingly popular method of dispute resolution. Kit Gillet reports.
Russia or the EU: which path will Moldova choose?
April 3, 2018Moldova is torn between historic links to Russia and a possible future as part of the EU. Whichever direction the country opts for, it must resolve issues with corruption and diversification before it can progress. Kit Gillet reports.
Moldova’s banking sector edges towards stability
April 3, 2018After a troubling period littered with fraud allegations and emergency measures, Moldova’s banks are seeing a slow return to growth and winning back popular trust. Kit Gillet reports.