Today, Pakistan’s financial sector has transformed into a modern and sound financial sector dominated by private banks. The country’s banking sector accounts for 75 percent of financial sector assets. The microfinance sector is significant in terms of financial access. Islamic …
Read More »Importance of developing the ‘right’ risk culture in banks
In any form of business, be it private or public, the importance of risk culture cannot be over emphasized. But when it comes to financial institutions, the dynamics of risk culture change significantly as the nature of banks’ operations make …
Read More »Banking sector advancement in Pakistan
A robust banking sector is a healthy sign for the economy of a country. It is this sector that plays the role of financial intermediation between savers and investors, which actually determine the rate of economic growth. The banking sector …
Read More »New insurance products for home remittances business
Problem & context Remittances represent significant financial flows between both developing and developed countries that have rapidly increased in volume in recent years. The global sum of remittances currently equals three times of all official development aid worldwide, reaching over …
Read More »These are the cities where property prices are overheating fastest
If you had $1 billion to spend on safe real estate assets, where would you look to buy? For many funds, financial institutions, and wealthy individuals, the perception is that the world’s financial centers are the places to be. After …
Read More »Three reasons not to worry about the stock market ‘crash’
We have been talking about this for the last 12 months: when will financial markets realise that the amazing performance of 2017 was not sustainable? When will stock markets adjust? Are we approaching the next big market crash? When will …
Read More »Review of transactions under prism in Q1
In any country, a well functioning payment system infrastructure is necessary in safeguarding financial stability, monetary system and also promoting economic activities. In our country, national payment systems have undergone important progresses and transformation that created an optimistic output towards …
Read More »Innovative e-commerce keep advancing financial inclusion in Pakistan
In today’s context e-commerce is a potent tool to further the goal of financial inclusion by drawing more people within the digital financial services space, irrespective of income and social status. Through simple payment and delivery options, innovative e-commerce solutions …
Read More »Why unregulated cryptocurrencies could trigger another financial crisis
The price of bitcoin hit $17,000 late last year and – although the cryptocurrency has plunged since then – there are signs that an absence of regulation can hurt investors and trigger the next financial crisis. Despite the laudable blockchain …
Read More »Pakistan economy in 2018: swinging between hope and despair
As the year ended amidst political uncertainties and disruption in financial management due to the absence of a full-fledged Finance Minister the challenges ahead for Pakistan’s economy has touched unprecedented height and therefore, requires a very careful planning and cautious …
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