China’s economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year but it remains to be seen if it signals a solid recovery trend as the crisis-hit property sector bears down on growth

The world’s top 10 most profitable banks with assets over $100 billion include four from the Middle East, three from Asia, two from the Americas, and one from Europe

Maybank leads the 2024 BankQuality™ Survey, scoring 42%, followed by DBS at 35%, and BCA at 28%, reflecting strong customer retention and adaptation to their needs

Most of Asia Pacific witnessed a slight slowdown in SME loan growth in 2023, but the regional average increased marginally, led by Australia, while concerns remain over SME loan quality, notably in Thailand

The popularity of Bank Central Asia reflects a trend of traditional banks embracing digital innovation to meet customer preferences

Nubank has reported its first full-year profitability since its launch in 2014. Nearing 100 million customers, the bank has set new benchmarks in revenue