The political opponents of former president Lula look to have ruled him out of the next election, but this risks an even more volatile outcome.

M4 money supply growth could fuel inflation more than higher interest rates lower it, causing a predicament for central bank policy should inflation spike.

DBS is all about digitization bringing costs down, but Thursday’s numbers show a reversal. It’s caused by the acquisition of ANZ’s wealth business in Asia.

On a recent visit to the Russian central bank on a wintry day, Euromoney’s eye was caught by a chap holding a large and surprisingly professionally produced billboard.

UK court freezes former shareholders’ assets; new CEO appointed by supervisory board.

Like many truly bad ideas, state ownership of banks is a concept that refuses to die.

A cost-cutting drive and a dearth of deal making at home have made for a turbulent few years at RenCap. But now the Russian economy is recovering, the investment bank is rediscovering its appetite for expansion – at home and abroad.

The region is a vital part of the world crypto community, mostly as investor and miner. But Korea and China have turned against virtual currencies, though Japan, despite recent setbacks, may have the answer.

A bitcoin conference on a Thai beach, part of a cryptocurrency cruise, is quite a thing. Libertarian in outlook and cool in attendee, these are bitcoin’s true believers. But as the price of bitcoin tumbled in January, why were they still partying like it’s $19,999?

New tax laws complicate the government’s short-term fiscal challenge; credit negative for banks because of increased funding costs.

Concerns over rising protectionism reducing the trade in goods might be offset by the growing trend for trade in services.

Tinkoff Mobile targets middle class with premium service; Sberbank offers free package to cut telecoms bill.

US penalties against institutions likely, say analysts; lenders remain loyal despite rising macro risk.

Euromoney's latest coverage of macroeconomic, FX, fixed income and equity market trends in the oil-producing economy.

Brazilian Development Bank wants to finance more projects with a lower level of disbursements; local capital markets seen as better bet than banks to help BNDES step back.

China’s latest effort to curb shadow banking involves applying Basel standards on banks: they must disclose far more of their exposure to previously unidentified counterparties. It’s good for the industry, but what does it mean for individual mainland banks?

From rebalancing of the economy and financial reform to the internationalization of the renminbi, Euromoney sheds light on China’s economic challenges amid the global spotlight.

CEO has broader ambitions as firm turns 10; impact investing still modest in Asia but growing.

Euromoney's latest coverage of macroeconomic, FX, fixed income and equity market trends in the Asian powerhouse.

Big data concerns and growing protectionism mean many Chinese deals will stumble.

The impediments to providing more trade finance to emerging-market clients are well known, but that does not make them any easier to overcome. Could the ultimate solution be in turning trade finance into an attractive asset class for institutional investors?

The pace of change at Imperial FX during the past 10 months highlights the scale of the task of transitioning from high-street remittance to an online platform.

Woori’s woes shine a light on a banking system that is backward and lacks ambition.

Euromoney's recent coverage of the macroeconomic, FX, fixed income and equity market trends in Latin America's largest – and crisis-beset – economy.

For the banking industry, 2017 was a time of trying finally to resolve issues of the past and avoid new mistakes, yet dig beneath the surface and it was also 12 months of intrigue and, sometimes, farce. Here are Euromoney’s alternative awards for 2017.

Arundhati Bhattacharya left big shoes to fill as chair of State Bank of India, but Rajnish Kumar’s arrival has coincided with a handy recapitalization of public sector banks that will help him achieve his main aim.

Internationalization is starting to pay dividends in performance

Bigger footprint should drive revenues as well as earnings

Newly acquisitive Itaú's earnings have been remarkably resilient

With NPLs under control, focus must be on sustainable growth