The emergence of blockchain has breathed new life into the ideas of economists Adam Smith, David Ricardo and Milton Freidman, and could potentially trigger a revolution in central banking

The Bank of Japan has chosen to hold monetary policy steady amid the backdrop of an improved forecast for growth and inflation

Ukraine has nationalised its largest and most systemically important bank in a bid to protect the deposits of 20 million Ukrainian citizens

Head of Retail Banking Subroto Som explains how mobile banking and fintech collaboration are enabling unique innovations to improve the customer experience

The European Commission has unveiled plans designed to reduce systemic risk, but some regard the proposals as a retaliation against similar policies in the US

Some organisations may be tempted to cut back on sustainability measures perceived to be costly and uncompetitive, but Nigeria’s Access Bank has found these programmes to be the key to ensuring its future

China’s GDP has grown steadily in the third quarter, putting the economy on track to meet the government’s full-year growth target

Court rules in favour of Lehman Brothers International Europe creditors, saving them £1.2bn in tax

London’s position as the financial centre of Europe is under threat. As other cities compete for the title, Mourad Mekhail explains how EU-Arab banking relations are a necessity

Following the release of its Fiscal Monitor report, the IMF has encouraged governments to combat global debt levels

China’s yuan has been officially added to the International Monetary Fund’s list of reserve currencies

After shares in the German bank plunge to 30-year lows, hedge funds are looking elsewhere to reduce their financial exposure

Speaking before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen defended progress on regulation

Following months of speculation and mounting concerns, Urjit Patel has been named as the new Governor of the RBI

Leading retirement provider and Fortune 100 firm TIAA has committed to expanding its presence in banking with the acquisition of Florida-based EverBank