The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate to a range of one to 1.25 percent, marking the second increase this year

Antonio Gaioso Henriques explains how Activo Bank has harnessed social media

In order to identify the banks best suited for a digital future, World Finance is now accepting nominations for the Digital Banking Awards 2017

Spain’s largest bank has agreed a deal to buy Banco Popular for a symbolic €1, after ECB announced it was running out of funds

As part of its decision to exit Africa, Barclays has agreed to sell its operations in Zimbabwe, ending the group’s 90-year presence in the country

German lender Deutsche Bank has come under fire for its substandard anti-money-laundering practises, prompting the latest in a string of fines

US bank Goldman Sachs is facing criticism after it purchased almost $3bn in bonds issued by Venezuelan state-owned oil company PDVSA

Following the oil price crash, Islamic banking has emerged as a key support for businesses looking to capitalise on the opportunities of economic diversification

In the midst of regional economic gloom, Kuwait’s banking sector is thriving thanks to its focus on digital innovation

Islamic finance has seen significant geographical expansion in the past few years, with new countries drafting up legislation to facilitate it

Months of tough negotiations have been concluded with a fresh agreement that could pave the way for debt relief measures

In order to retain the trust of their clients, Islamic banks are focusing on raising awareness of social issues while introducing innovative products and services

Digital-only bank Atom has hired American musician Will.i.am in a bid to attract a more technologically-savvy customer base

With a growing reputation for financial services, Antigua and Barbuda offers businesses the perfect combination of style and substance

A report published by the IMF has warned the credit fundamentals of US firms have deteriorated to levels seen prior to the global financial crisis