Sri Lanka’s economy is booming, as growth and loans continue to surge. This has prompted good ratings for the banking sector, and particularly People’s Bank, writes the bank’s Chairman Gamini Senarath

Iraq has a great deal of economic potential, but lies under a shroud of war, conflict and crisis. If the country manages to stabilise over the coming years, then investment opportunities will emerge

In Nigeria, sustainable and socially conscious banking has become an integral part of the industry. With ‘female multipliers’ a core focus, profits and positive credit ratings have increased for Nigeria-based Access Bank

The financial services industry in France is spearheading a number of impressive developments in the region, led in no small part by Confédération Nationale du Crédit Mutuel

As the number of high-net-worth families increases across Canada, it’s clear that private banks have an important role to play

For nearly two years, Portuguese issuers were unable to gain access to international capital markets, but according to CaixaBI’s DCM and ECM teams, its investment landscape is now far more palatable

Investigation into commercial dispute dating back to her time in charge of French economy continues to overshadow IMF chief

After 10 years dedicated to expansion, Banco Nacional de Crédito is betting on technological innovation and close ties with its clients to elevate its standing in the Venezuelan financial system

With Diamond Bank surging in assets and rankings, World Finance spoke to CEO Dr Alex Otti on how the bank’s effort to cater to underserved markets through alternative channels has paid off

Being oil-rich may fuel a growing economy, but building a steady financial market is crucial if countries like Azerbaijan are to realise their full potential

With only seven commercial banks in the country, one would think that banking in Brunei is a piece of cake. However, CEO of Baiduri Bank Pierre Imhof told World Finance of challenges that still make for a competitive environment

Suffering its own financial collapse in 1982, Chile was prepared for much of the disorder to bestow the banking industry in the wake of the 2008 crisis. How has it fared since?

The Lebanese banking sector has a record of resilience, which has allowed it to grow steadily over the years, despite political instability and harsh regional conditions

Angola’s banking sector is in the middle of the greatest diversification it has ever seen. Low inflation and strong growth prospects are boosting competition and driving banks to strengthen and streamline their portfolio of services

NDB Capital plays an important role in developing the capital market of Bangladesh