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... 2157
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... 4304
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... 3162
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... 3460
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 ... 2130
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... 9075
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... 3016
Research Note Nov 22, 2023 China’s key banks: Resilience tested as capital pressures mount In 2023, China’s domestic systemically important banks grew to 20, led by China Merchants Bank in the TAB Global 1000 ... 2811
Interviews Nov 21, 2023 iPiD’s Damien Dugauquier and Alain Raes: “We act as an orchestrator from a technological perspective” Damien Dugauquier, co-founder and CEO of iPiD, and Alain Raes, founding partner and chief commercial officer, explained ... 3671
Interviews Nov 20, 2023 “audax builds on top of the existing legacy systems” Alex Manson and Kelvin Tan of audax discuss how the company enables banks to efficiently modernise technology infrastruc... 6755
Opinion Nov 14, 2023 Hong Kong's digital leap: Charting a new era in financial innovation Hong Kong's emergence as a fintech hub is attributed to its tech-savvy populace, robust funding mechanisms, and sound bu... 6220
Research Note Nov 01, 2023 Hong Kong’s roadmap to promote fintech adoption HKMA’s Fintech Promotion Roadmap developed with industry stakeholders aims to drive fintech adoption and spark discuss... 18668
Interviews Oct 26, 2023 Techcombank’s Jens Lottner: “Our two new buildings merge traditions with a digital future” CEO Jens Lottner shared Techcombank’s innovative approach and vision following the opening of its headquarters in Hano... 8891
Opinion Oct 25, 2023 From handshake to handover: The dynamics of selling family businesses and legacy preservation Business families and individuals selling shares or stakes offer valuable insights into liquidity events, but even with ... 5494
Post Event Report Oct 20, 2023 Rapid innovation, market-leading propositions in Malaysian financial services At Finance Malaysia 2023, senior executives in financial services discussed digital transformation and sustainable innov... 7711
Post Event Report Oct 20, 2023 BSP drives Philippines towards cashless future with digital revolution The central bank’s Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap is driving the Philippines towards a cashless society, with... 9059