Joko Widodo has done a great deal of good for Indonesia, but as the president returns for a second term, intractable challenges loom large over the country’s sustainable development efforts

With JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s resignation looming, Marianne Lake, the recently appointed head of consumer lending, has emerged as a possible successor

Turkey has experienced a gold rush over the past two decades thanks to its vast mineral deposits and low mining costs. But even as the government encourages foreign investors to enter the market, political turbulence is fuelling concerns over its long-term future

Nigerian banks must continue to push the boundaries of innovation if citizens are to profit from the country’s transition to a digitalised financial system

Rising debt in sub-Saharan Africa has sparked fears that the continent is heading towards crisis point. Although debt ratios remain below historic highs, critics have suggested that African countries are being propped
up by riskier loans

Many customers give up on online banking applications before they’ve taken the opportunity to fully explore them. The key to successful onboarding is making the process as efficient and user-friendly as possible

In an industry driven by the rapid adoption of new technologies, it is imperative for companies to uphold the principle of accountability

In the 1990s, Malaysia was tipped to become the fifth Asian Tiger, but a financial crisis and slow wage growth hindered its economic progress. Now, the country is on an upward curve once more

China is racing to develop new infrastructure as a way of solidifying its domestic and international political power, but its iron grip on construction projects is jeopardising their success

Family wealth is a tricky business. As time marches on and new generations come into the fold, managing the intricacies of family-owned businesses and assets becomes increasingly complex

With North and South Korea in the process of arranging a fourth summit, talk of uniting the two countries is getting louder. However, much needs to occur before a reunification could be considered economically viable

As a macroeconomic indicator, GDP fails to capture much of the value created in the modern world. New metrics promise to track everything from happiness to natural capital

With gun sales falling for the second consecutive year, some have proclaimed the US firearms market to be in a permanent state of decline

The global digital economy requires a new taxation model, but rushing into creating one could be a huge mistake. An understanding of the nuances and long-term implications is vital

Encouraged by its young, tech-savvy population, Brunei’s digital banking landscape is transforming fast. Leading the charge is industry frontrunner Baiduri Bank