Though Middle East banks are generally in a strong position from a capital perspective, the rigours of complying with Basel III are nevertheless making them revisit their corporate strategies. By Nick Kochan.

Relations between banks and the authorities often become strained when enforcers try to access confidential data on suspects. In a bid to enhance working relations between the two, and combat crime, the UK has been working on developing an effective money laundering task force. By Nick Kochan.