For more than 30 years, Hong Kong’s currency has been pegged to the US dollar, but with the Fed raising rates and China’s economic slowdown, it could be the end of the LERS

March 15/16 will hold a meeting of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee

As conventional banking continues to disappoint, Islamic finance has carried on growing. Analysts now predict the industry could be worth $1.6trn by the end of the decade. We celebrate those contributing to the change in the World Finance Islamic Finance Awards 2016

George Soros is not just the most successful hedge fund manager in history, but also a dispenser of valuable financial and economic insight

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney warns of the financial instability facing Britain if it leaves the EU

As one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank has key plans for both domestic and international growth

As the world economy bounces back from severe crisis, major players are working hard to combine business opportunity with social responsibility, heralding the dawn of a new era

The rising influence of digital technology is changing the face of banking, while innovative platforms are bringing in a new breed of customer

Pakistan’s economy presents great opportunities for the banking sector. Habib Bank is hoping to bring an end to its unbanked masses

Having spread the values of Islamic banking throughout the Middle East, Jordan Islamic Bank now has its sights set further afield

Following a stormy 2015 for Greece’s economy, Eurobank – one of four systemic banks in the country – is set to take a leading role in the Greek and regional economy

Market crashes are feared by many, but once the dust has settled, those who have acted sharply and been strong enough to stay the course can be rewarded with vast fortunes

Argentina may soon be able to return to capital markets, following a favourable court ruling with regards to its long dispute with holdout creditors

Italy has reached a deal with the European Commission to help sell its portfolio of non-performing loans, but analysts fear that the deal may have arrived too late

The Bank of Japan implements negative interest rates in its first benchmark move in over five years