In Asia, virtual banking is being seen as an overhaul of the bank sector – but in reality it could be more of the same from the existing players, just under a new name. 

Facebook’s Libra will, it is claimed, bring the unbanked into the financial system. However, in Africa this issue is being tackled in more innovative ways.

As cyber crime proliferates and becomes ever more sophisticated, banks are increasingly turning to the – arguably essential – services of ethical hackers to test just how secure bank data is.

The deadline for the second iteration of the Payment Services Directive, PSD2, falls in September – but it is likely more time will be needed for banks to comply.

Climate change and natural disasters wield disproportionate influence in Africa’s economic growth story.

The Pacific Islands are trying to establish themselves as economic centres beyond dependence on tourism, but from their perspective the international community has been slow to help. 

China's fintech expansion has made global headlines – but progress is not consistent across the country. 

Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, should give financial access to the social platform's users, even those without a bank account. But this financial freedom is not without risk.