Research Note Dec 18, 2023 Banks shift to microservices and modernise core for agility Banks increasingly focus on modernising technology architecture and ‘hollow’ their core systems to address the chall... 1886
Research Note Dec 18, 2023 Renminbi gains foothold in global commodity market The impact of the Renminbi as a commodity currency extends beyond trade transactions, influencing its broader usage in t... 1651
Interviews Dec 15, 2023 MYbank’s Jiang Hao: “The adoption of AI in banking is irreversible” China’s first cloud-native digital-only bank showcased digital solutions at the 2023 Singapore Fintech Festival, inclu... 6490
Interviews Dec 14, 2023 Winston Quek, SBI Digital Markets: “Let’s not tokenise for the sake of tokenising” SBI has completed a technical pilot as part of MAS's Project Guardian, diving into asset tokenisation and DeFi, highligh... 5241
Research Note Dec 13, 2023 Renminbi depreciation despite trade surpluses: Interest rate divergence may reverse in 2024 Despite China’s trade surplus, the RMB is depreciating against the USD and Euro due to lower yields on RMB-denominated... 1693
Interviews Dec 13, 2023 Adyen and TabSquare introduce integrated payments for quick-service restaurants in Singapore Priyanka Gargav of Adyen and Anshul Gupta from TabSquare discussed how the latter uses Adyen’s platform for an all-in-... 5088
Dec 08, 2023 Navigating the Cloud: Transforming banking for efficiency and customer excellence Industry leaders and executives discussed the transformative potential of adopting a cloud-first strategy in the financi... 5765
Research Note Dec 06, 2023 Global trade finance gap sparks industry-wide collaboration and innovation Trade finance is gradually digitalising amid evolving e-commerce models, driven by technology and sustainability; the $2... 1919
Research Note Dec 05, 2023 Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait demonstrated exceptional financial strength Al Rajhi Bank in Saudi Arabia remains the leading global Islamic bank, with Middle Eastern counterparts surpassing Asian... 1994
Excerpts Dec 02, 2023 Core banking modernisation sharpens Baiduri Bank’s strategic focus Ti Eng Hui,CEO of Baiduri Bank, highlights the institution's transformative journey with the integration of a new core b... 3458
Opinion Dec 01, 2023 Balancing family office returns and family unity Two family office CEOs discuss their contrasting views on engaging the next generation in finances and succession planni... 4801
Research Note Nov 29, 2023 Qatari banks most efficient worldwide with 21.5% average cost-to-income ratio Banks in the Middle East and Asia Pacific showcased outstanding operational efficiency, with Qatari banks achieving exce... 2998
Interviews Nov 29, 2023 Citigroup’s Shobit Maini: “We’re trying to deliver the benefits of the blockchain technology without the complexity’’ Shobhit Maini, co-head of digital assets for global markets at Citigroup, unveils a groundbreaking FX trading app that u... 2415
Research Note Nov 29, 2023 Renminbi expands global reach: Growth in cross-border and offshore use despite challenging international financial conditions China’s macroeconomic outlook, open financial markets and continuous technological innovation create ideal conditions ... 2022
Interviews Nov 23, 2023 StanChart’s Bill Winters: “My legacy is to have built-in resilience, a financially strong bank, and an innovative team” The bank’s CEO shared insights into its investment in talent, innovation, and sustainability, emphasising his commitme... 7937
Research Note Nov 23, 2023 Bangladesh and Lebanon banks face significant asset quality concerns Four banks in Bangladesh on the TABInsights Bank Watch List reported an average gross NPL ratio of 17.8% in FY2022, whil... 2626
