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World’s Best SME Banks 2022
Global Finance presents its inaugural annual listing of the best global, regional and national banks that serve SMEs, for more than 60 countries and regions.
Author: Simon Littlewood
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Features
Asia SMEs Skirt Insolvency Predictions
There havebeen far fewer bankruptcies during thepandemic than in previous recessions,particularly among small businesses.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
The Philippines: Passing The Peso
The Philippine central bank is helping commercial banks get rid of bad loans to help jumpstart an economic recovery.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Asian Banks Consolidating Under Pressure
The coming months will require regional banks to manage growing distressed debts and conserve their capital, causing many to look for partners.
Data
ADB: Online And Under Lockdown
As the Asian Development Bank shifts its 2020 Annual General Meeting to virtual, Covid-19 policy measures take center stage.
Features
Getting Ahead Of The Pack
With fintechs and a technologically advanced population, Asian private banks look highly competitive—if they can surmount the Covid crisis.
Data
East Asia’s Trade War Winners
Smaller economies in the region are successfully positioning themselves as a manufacturing alternative to China.
Data
Striving In Adversity
South Korea rose impressively to meet the COVID-19 challenge. Will it be able to reinvigorate its economy as well?
Features
Singapore Fintech Festival Leads The World In Scale
Singapore is a global leader in fintech innovation.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
License To Disrupt: Digital Banks To Shake Up Singapore
Asia continues to lead the way when it comes to fintech.
Award Ceremonies and Events
Ecosystems To Deter Cheating
Challenged by a rise in financial-crime compliance requirements, banks are boosting head count, automating and collaborating with regulators and third-party providers.
Banking
Vying To Serve Asia’s Rich
Private-banking assets in East Asia will soon outpace Europe, but competition is fierce. Effective digitization holds the key to success.