Japan’s digital transformation
The hidden cost of Russia’s Mir system
July 30, 2021The homegrown payments system is good news for the state, but will have unfortunate consequences for the private sector.
Saudi Arabian lenders make gains in the Top 1000
July 26, 2021Gulf country's banks are the main regional gainers in this year’s ranking, as loan books continued to rise healthily.
Will office-first or hybrid working be king?
July 26, 2021The jury is still out on whether banks should prioritise a return to in-person culture or embrace a new way of working.
Allowances for loan losses surge in the US
July 20, 2021The US saw a 106.1% year-on-year increase in money set aside in case of bad loans, according to the Top 1000 World Banks ranking.
Latam banks grapple with Covid-19 fallout
July 19, 2021Leading lenders in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia saw profits slump last year.
Profits take a hit at African banks
July 12, 2021Eight out of the nine African countries represented within the Top 1000 World Banks ranking saw aggregate pre-tax profits decrease year on year.
The post-pandemic party won't last forever
July 12, 2021Financial markets will have to get used to a changing reality in the coming years.
Time for China's economy to change
July 12, 2021China faces some difficult questions if it is to continue enjoying high levels of economic growth post-pandemic.
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