Controversial bans on short selling shares, which were introduced by a number of EU states to stem panic during bouts of extreme market volatility, are to be lifted in six countries

From issuing Africa’s first corporate green bond to empowering entrepreneurs in the local community, Access Bank is leading the charge for sustainability in Nigeria’s banking sector

In a changing world, it is possible to make choices that have a positive impact on society. This is increasingly the case in the financial sector, where banks are taking a leading role in promoting sustainable investment

Financial institutions have the potential to do a huge amount of good. At Jordan Islamic Bank, this is reflected in its social and environmental initiatives

Open banking has quietly revolutionised the banking experience, making it more convenient and accessible for consumers. The banks that embrace this model today will reap the rewards of an innovative, customer-centric approach later down the line

With consumers shifting to online banking, the strength and agility of a bank’s digital systems has never been more important. Through its innovative solutions, ICS Financial Systems equips banks for the digital age

Trading is experiencing a frenzy unseen since the 2008 financial crisis, with investment banks expected to increase market revenues as a result

Newly-appointed chairman HE Mr Musa Shihadeh outlines JIB’s recent performance

Several governments, including the US, Italy and Iceland, have imposed emergency fiscal measures to limit the impact of the coronavirus

Some banks view fintech firms as a threat, but ActivoBank is not one of them. Instead, the Portuguese bank relishes the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from these new, innovative businesses

With access to significant capital, the finance sector has the capacity to make meaningful progress towards sustainable development. Through a number of corporate initiatives, Access Bank is pushing positive change even further

The GCC region has undergone significant infrastructural and economic development over the past few years. Financial institutions like Alpen Capital have provided substantial support in this area across a number of sectors

Francisco Ramirez discusses BPD’s range of digital products and services, designed to make customers’ day-to-day mobility easier

Boasting the world’s tallest building and a series of man-made islands, the UAE has never been afraid to do things differently. The same is true of its financial sector, where banks are always keen to adopt new technology

The finance industry plays a key role in global social development and supporting the transition to a sustainable economy. As a leading Nordic financial advisor, Carnegie Investment Bank takes this responsibility seriously