Opinions Feb 22 Africa's ten key advantages in digital transition As a continent, Africa has ten key advantages when it comes to digitalisation, which include a young population, a rising middle class, proa... 50396
Post Event Report Feb 22 Emirates NBD named Best Transaction Bank in Middle East and Africa at The Asian Banker Middle East & Africa Risk and Transaction Awards 2018 Continued investments in channel and product development drove growth in Emirates NBD’s transacti... 5006
News Analysis Feb 22 A merger in Nigeria to create the largest bank in Africa On 6th March 2019, Access Bank confirmed its shareholders’ approval of the merger with Diamond Bank. A merger which will create a big ... 4146
Commissioned Report Feb 22 Companies to increase Renminbi trade settlement in 2019 as forex risks mount reveals latest China Construction Bank report Shanghai, China, 22nd May 2019 - Growing concerns over foreign exchange risks are driving more companies in and oustside of China to tur... 8347
News Analysis Feb 22 African banks' profitability under pressure amid weakened economic growth The socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 have led to contraction of the economy in Africa. The real gross domestic product (GDP) of Africa is project... 4357
Research Note Feb 22 StanChart Kenya is Most Recommended Retail Bank in Africa; Nedbank, Capitec Bank, CalBank, and Guaranty Trust Bank lead multiple consumer rankings Standard Chartered Kenya is Most Recommended Retail Bank in Africa Nedbank is Most Helpful Bank in Africa during COVID-19 ... 8535
AB500 Feb 22 Saudi Arabian and Egyptian banks demonstrate capital strength as Middle Eastern and African peers reveal weakness amid heightened stress National Commercial Bank is strongest bank by balance sheet in the Middle East as regional peers delivered weaker overall performance ... 18935
Current Account Feb 22 Central bank proposes domestic card scheme for South Africans South Africa’s central bank mulls a domestic card to rival Visa and Mastercard Central bank wants people's views on proposed dom... 6620
Interview Feb 22 Mojaloop’s Hunter: “Our mission and vision on financial inclusion are aligned” The Mojaloop Foundation and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are working together to provide affordable financial services to the underser... 8961
Interview Feb 22 Taurus Wealth Advisors’ Unni: “Higher regulation offers protection to wealth owners and family offices” Unni said “some clients consider impact as the first objective and returns become secondary”. Due to increasing focus on the private wealth sp... 4459
Interview Feb 22 Ishk Tolaram’s Nanwani and Aswani: “Effective collaboration will deliver value over the long term” Mohan Vaswani established the Ishk Tolaram Foundation in 2016 with the vision to enhance the quality of living of underserved individuals and to co... 4332
Research Note Feb 22 OPay secured 22% share of Nigerian e-wallet market in last 3 years Nigeria’s mobile wallet penetration in 2020 reached 9.2% and is expected to reach 18.9% in 2025 Softbank’s investment in OPay ... 26640
Interview Feb 22 Climate change is a threat multiplier that exasperates the challenges Africa already faces Financial system is driving inclusive growth in Africa Facilitating sustainable solutions to protect the environment and the futur... 2118
Research Note Feb 22 Global Top 100 Digital-only Banks Ranking - No easy path to profitability WeBank of China, Ally Bank from the United States and 46444
Research Note Feb 22 Global digital bank ranking: No easy path to profitability The proliferation of licensed digital-only banks has elicited a determined response from incumbent commercial banks. They are fighting back with th... 1661
Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth China looks for sustainable business prospects in Africa ICT infrastructure can pave the way for digital ... 11275
Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/china-and-africa-partner-for-sustainable-investment-and-growth... 7019
Datafiles Feb 22 Average remuneration for senior staff at leading Chinese banks higher in 2022 compared to 2021 https://tabinsights.com/article/average-remuneration-for-senior-staff-at-leading-chinese-banks-higher-in-2022-compared-to-2021... 2167
Research Note Feb 22 UnionBank leads in latest BankQuality Survey in the Philippines with innovative and convenient banking https://tabinsights.com/article/unionbank-leads-in-latest-bankquality-survey-in-the-philippines-with-innovative-and-convenient-banking... 747
Datafiles Feb 22 Bank lending in Asia Pacific to maintain growth of 9% amid China’s reopening https://tabinsights.com/article/bank-lending-in-asia-pacific-to-maintain-growth-of-9-amid-chinas-reopening... 1726
Opinions Feb 22 Is philanthropy flawed? The vast majority of wealth owners and managers recognise some responsibility in the face of the many societal issues locally and global... 3663
Datafiles Feb 22 Only 24% of banks have over 20% technology representation on boards Many bank boards do not have enough members with technology expertise, a critical skill set given the significant impact of board-level decisions o... 90
Interviews Feb 22 Deutsche Bank’s ESG strategy advances sustainable supply chains and financial innovation Sustainability has evolved into a fundamental driver of corporate strategy, with regulators, consumers, and investors increasingly demanding busine... 3146
Interviews Feb 22 Woori Bank private banking balances personalised wealth management and strategic growth Woori Bank’s Two Chairs private banking brand is arguably one of the most unique and iconic in South Korea’s wealth management landscape. Estab... 983
Interviews Feb 22 Buna poised to transform cross-border payments in the Arab region and beyond Buna was officially launched in February 2020 by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and operates under the framework of the Arab Regional Payments Clear... 1855
Opinions Feb 22 Bridging two worlds: Why stablecoins can be the missing link The limitations of current banking systems have been apparent for a long time. Traditional international transfers often involve manual multiple in... 1359
Interviews Feb 22 Deutsche Bank targets Asia Pacific’s growing e-commerce payments market Deutsche Bank has partnered with Australia-based payment infrastructure provider DataMesh to introduce its merchant solutions across Australia, Ind... 1821
Banking Outlook Feb 22 Global banking sector at a crossroads amid economic headwinds and accelerating transformation As the global economy enters 2025, the banking industry faces moderating growth, evolving regulatory frameworks and rapid ... 1202
Datafiles Feb 22 Only 24% of banks have over 20% technology representation on boards Many bank boards do not have enough members with technology expertise, a critical skill set given the significant impact of board-level decisions o... 732
Datafiles Feb 22 Half of the world’s top 10 banks by net profit are based in China Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) remained the bank with the largest net profit in the financial year (FY) 2023, while JPMorgan Chase ... 57
Research Note Feb 22 Middle Eastern Islamic banks excel over Asian counterparts in scale and profitability Saudi Arabia-based Al Rajhi Bank remains the world’s largest and strongest Islamic bank, according to the 2025 Largest and Strongest Islami... 494
Datafiles Feb 22 Half of the world’s top 10 banks by net profit are based in China https://tabinsights.com/article/half-of-the-world-s-top-10-banks-by-net-profit-are-based-in-china ... 812
Interviews Feb 22 Safeboda’s Ricky Thomson: “Digital technology is reviving Uganda” Safeboda’s 25,000 drivers are easily distinguished from the rest of the bodamen in Uganda and Nigeria. They wear bright orange vests with their n... 23776
Interviews Feb 22 Circle drives stablecoin adoption through interoperability and regulatory compliance United States (US)-based digital asset issuer and infrastructure provider, Circle, is advancing global adoption of stablecoins. As the issuer of US... 1632
Speech Feb 22 DeFi is setting new rules for the future of banking Emmanuel Daniel, chairman of TAB Global highlighted how DeFi is changing the rules of banking, setting new standards that traditional financial sy... 928
