EU authorities are mulling bringing spot FX trading under the market abuse regime, in what would be a major change for the world’s largest market.
Countries across Asia are licensing virtual banks, which operate solely online and without a physical presence. How much headway can these potential disruptors really make in more mature markets?
The Philippines is seeking overseas investment, but its young population is giving local lenders plenty of opportunities for expansion.
Interest in green financing is picking up in Asia. Even so, there is plenty of work to be done if the region is to fulfil its ambitions in the sector.
A changing economic environment and populist pressures are potentially threatening the faithful implementation of Basel IV across the world.
In the more than 10 years since the country declared its independence, Kosovo's banks have performed admirably in often-difficult conditions.
Under the UK’s resolution framework, banks will have to disclose a substantial part of their planning to the public – which is causing them considerable concern.
A troublesome few years have hit Azerbaijan's banking sector hard but now its banks are emerging in better shape. Peter McGill assesses the challenges they are facing.
The European payments industry is coming to the end of the Payment Services Directive 2 implementation – or is it?
Despite the ongoing recession and a high proportion of non-performing loans, Namibia’s banks remain profitable. Jason Mitchell examines how they beat the odds.
The latest Basel regulations will limit business growth with their misguided approach to risk strategies, writes Giampaolo Gabbi of Siena University.
Vietnam has seen a period of growth that has made its banks stronger than ever.
Pacific Island nations are finding themselves under the shadow of financial misconduct accusations while they work to build up domestic industries.
The Maputo stock exchange hopes HCB’s listing will be a turning point for the country’s wider economy.
The FSB appears to be attempting to move jurisdictions towards establishing a framework for winding down the derivatives portfolio of a global bank should it get into trouble.
Recovering from a currency collapse and the IMF’s withdrawal has given Mozambique’s banks a challenging few years.
Vietnam has seen a boost from investment moving out of China, significantly increasing its foreign direct investment levels.
The arrival of Chinese financing in the Pacific Islands has been met with some apprehension internationally, but it is providing the island nations with vital support.
Richard Bookstaber, chief risk officer at the University of California, explains how analysing human behaviour is essential to managing risk.
A low interest rate environment, the cost of digitisation and competition from disruptors are all squeezing Spanish banks’ profitability but the general feeling is one of cautious optimism.