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Asiamoney Greater Bay Area Awards 2021

The Greater Bay Area, linking nine cities in Mainland China with Hong Kong and Macau, is an ambitious project that has rapidly caught banks’ interest. Asiamoney unveils its first set of awards for banks operating in the GBA

September 20, 2021

Greater Bay Area Awards

Best Chinese Bank for the Greater Bay Area 2021

Bank of China (Hong Kong)

September 20, 2021

Central Asia

Hamkorbank tackles crises, from Covid to conflicts

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for Uzbekistan’s privately owned Hamkorbank. The bank had just pulled through the pandemic when it had to take a hard look at exposure to Russian trade and the rouble.

Jonathan Breen, April 14, 2022

South Asia

Crunch time for Sri Lanka

The profligate island’s economy is in meltdown, but authorities appear clueless about how to fix it. The government has consulted the IMF, but a bailout is by no means assured.

Eric Ellis, April 06, 2022

Southeast Asia

BigPay: A capital idea for AirAsia pioneer

Tony Fernandes made his fortune after launching an airline in Malaysia 21 years ago. But as Covid continues to batter AirAsia, he’s hoping to remake his fortune with a new, fintech-based super app – and transform Asean banking much as he did with the aviation industry.

Eric Ellis, April 12, 2022

President Putin Addresses Supporters On Anniversary Of Annexation Of Crimea

Central Asia

Uzbekistan makes a pitch for foreign investors

Uzbekistan promises to transform its stock and bond markets in an effort to lure much-needed capital from abroad. Roadshows, tax cuts and easing of restrictions are on the agenda as Tashkent prepares to sell off state assets.

Jonathan Breen, April 13, 2022

South Asia

Bangladesh’s bKash: Putting innovation and financial inclusion first

Fintech firm bKash has revolutionized Bangladesh’s payments industry in the 11 years since it was founded. But its CEO still has more tricks up his sleeve.

William Pesek, April 21, 2022

Southeast Asia

Allo! Indonesia’s Tanjung ushers in change

Fresh from the success of listing Allo Bank in Jakarta, Indonesian billionaire Chairul Tanjung speaks to Asiamoney about his vision for the digital lender, and how to keep an eye out for the next big thing.

Eric Ellis, April 20, 2022

Silhouette Man With Umbrella Standing On Field Against Sky During Sunset

Southeast Asia

Making the most of microfinance in Myanmar

Cash-starved small businesses and microfinance institutions in Myanmar are increasingly relying on a United Nations initiative to make ends meet. But results are mixed, showing there is still a long way to go to revive the industry.

William Pesek, April 26, 2022

South Asia

Bangladesh: the uphill battle begins

The nation has navigated the Covid-19 pandemic better than many of its peers, but its luck won’t last unless it brings in some big, meaningful reforms.

William Pesek, April 27, 2022

Southeast Asia

Myanmar steps backward in time

The country’s lost decade appears to be assured: the military coup hit the financial system and the economy – and it is scaring away many investors.

William Pesek, April 22, 2022

Best Bank Awards

Singapore's best investment bank 2022: DBS

DBS takes home three Singapore awards from Asiamoney this year: best investment bank, best for digital solutions and best for CSR.

September 21, 2022

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