BANKING
Asian Banks: Stable Despite Challenges
June 26, 2008 | Christopher Bjorke

Financial institutions have avoided the problems of the U.S. and Europe thanks to reforms and strong economies

COMMENTARY
Commentary: Adapting Your China Strategy
June 26, 2008 | Christopher Bjorke

China is not the bargain it once was, but opportunities remain

NEWS BRIEF
Bank of Japan: Economy Slowing
June 16, 2008 | Staff Writers

Energy and commodity prices slow growth, according to bank report

RISK MANAGEMENT
Growth of the Islamic Takaful Market in Malaysia
June 13, 2008 | Kevin Willis, Standard & Poor's

Malaysia's well established regulatory and legal environments give its takaful market the edge over those being developed throughout the Gulf countries. However, this article argues that competition will hit Malaysian firms earlier than their neighbours.