From revamping the humble ATM to eradicating time-consuming coin transactions, the banking world's technology teams have surpassed themselves over the past 12 months when it comes to problem solving and money saving. The Banker's Innovation in Banking Technology Awards celebrates those behind the industry's brightest ideas.
Singapore's banks are being forced to go overseas
December 8, 2010Singapore's banks have reported stable but modest profits in recent years, but this is coming under threat from low interest rates and a lack of opportunity in an overcrowded market, leading many to consider international expansion. Writer Michelle Price
Malaysia at a crossroads
December 8, 2010Despite Malaysia's banking sector emerging from the financial crisis in good health, consolidation and liberalisation look set to play a big part in its future. Writer Michelle Price
The emergence of Asia's dark pools
November 24, 2010Alternative liquidity is surging in Asia, and dark pools are now leading this assault. However, some major market participants are lagging behind. Writer Michelle Price
Hitting the wrong target
September 29, 2010The new regulations designed to tame the world's banks and mend the post-crisis financial system are panning out with unintended consequences which threaten to hit the private sector where it hurts most. Michelle Price reports.
Eyes east
August 30, 2010As uncertainty continues to dog Western markets, Asia-Pacific financial centres are seizing their opportunity and increasingly drawing business away from their more established rivals. Michelle Price reports.
World
/ Asia-Pacific
/ China
China dominates Asian IPO pipeline
August 30, 2010Despite leading the global economic recovery, the Asia-Pacific region has proved a bumpy market in which to get deals done. In the long term, however, ECM bankers expect a slew of major listings aligned to broader China growth. Writer Michelle Price
World
/ Middle East
/ Israel
A coming of age
July 28, 2010Enjoying Israel's new status as a developed market, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is pushing to attract high-tech listings, planning to renew its IT system and playing its part in Israeli-Palestinian relations. Writer Michelle Price
Will MIFID II deal a decisive blow to Europe's exchanges?
July 28, 2010The European Commission's MiFID review should enhance the competitive environment in Europe in a manner that will deal a second, more decisive blow to Europe's exchanges. But the latter are not going down without a fight. Writer Michelle Price
The remarkable resilience of Pakistan's banks
July 28, 2010Despite an extremely challenging fiscal, political and security environment, Pakistan's banks have remained remarkably resilient. But high interest rates, low economic activity and a bruised consumer portfolio continue to suppress loan growth. Writer Michelle Price
