Weekly Brief Nov 09 How are political change, bank earnings and financial risks reshaping the industry? The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: Democrats’ control of Congress reshaped expectations for US financial policy, while global bank earnings revealed div... 688
Weekly Brief Nov 06 PBOC cuts share buyback funding rate to 1% and raises banks’ FX reserve requirement TAB China Weekly Brief: PBOC cuts buyback funding rate and lifts foreign-currency reserve requirement as renminbi strengthens; state-owned banks grow ... 707
Trendwatch Nov 03 Can banks turn financial strength into network advantage? Strong balance sheets remain fundamental as finance becomes more interconnected, continuous and automated. But an important source of competitive adva... 545
Weekly Brief Nov 03 Egypt advances bank privatisation, Bahrain’s Mumtalakat plans AI-native wholesale bank TAB Middle East Weekly Brief: Egypt advances bank privatisation and tightens policy, while Gulf lenders grow profits and Bahrain eyes AI-led banking.... 762
Rankings Oct 27 JPMorgan, Saudi National Bank and OCBC lead the TAB Global 1000 World’s Strongest Banks 2026 ranking The annual assessment of 1,000 institutions highlights the combination of profitability, asset quality, capital and funding that underpins financial s... 2437
Weekly Brief Oct 23 PBOC considers overnight policy rate and plans bond market liquidity backstop TAB China Weekly Brief: PBOC outlines reforms to its policy-rate framework, corporate loan pricing and liquidity support, alongside plans to connect b... 2716
Weekly Brief Oct 16 China’s export growth strengthens as household borrowing remains weak TAB China Weekly Brief: China’s exports surged in September while household loans contracted, Visa won clearing approval and banks received liquidit... 1057
Weekly Brief Oct 15 Visa gains preliminary approval for domestic card clearing in China, US bank earnings reveal contrasting retail results Retail Finance Weekly: Visa gains preliminary approval for China card clearing, India delays merchant fees and US banks report contrasting consumer re... 3471
Weekly Brief Oct 14 Asian lenders back QNB’s $2.5 billion funding deal TAB Middle East Weekly Brief: QNB’s $2.5 billion loan draws Asian backing, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank raises equity and deposit competition intensifies.... 1441
Weekly Brief Oct 09 Golden Week retail and cross-border payments grow as China expands financial support TAB China Weekly Brief: Golden Week cross-border payments grow as China begins mortgage subsidies and auctions RMB 150 billion in bank capital bonds.... 5627
Weekly Brief Oct 05 China eases borrowing costs as Australia tightens and global yields stay elevated The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: China reduces selected borrowing costs as Australia tightens policy. Weaker US hiring tempers rate expectations, but el... 1931
Weekly Brief Oct 01 Nubank eyes UK banking expansion through potential Monzo acquisition Retail Finance Weekly: Nubank explores Monzo acquisition, Revolut wins Banco Cetelem Argentina approval and China bars non-bank payment institutions l... 2849
Weekly Brief Sep 28 Swiss upper house backs proposal UBS says would add $16 billion to its parent-bank CET1 requirement Risk and Capital Weekly Brief: Swiss lawmakers advance a $16 billion CET1 hit for UBS, as Fed proposes capital rules for stablecoin issuers.... 1530
Weekly Brief Sep 25 SFC targets 2027 launch for Southbound renminbi trading and REIT Connect TAB China Weekly Brief: SFC targets 2027 for renminbi Stock Connect upgrades; PBOC sets holiday liquidity operations; NFRA's Shanghai office curbs ban... 1795
Weekly Brief Sep 21 Fed raises rates for first time since 2023 as inflation outlook worsens The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: The Federal Reserve resumed rate increases and the Bank of Japan tightened further, while authorities confronted AI, da... 2378
Weekly Brief Sep 18 EU lawmakers push to widen carbon border tax, China and Singapore deepen green finance ties Sustainable Finance Weekly: EU lawmakers back wider CBAM, China and Singapore deepen green finance cooperation, PBOC expands carbon financing and Chin... 1907
Weekly Brief Sep 17 US Senate blocks Clarity Act, delaying digital asset market structure legislation Financial Markets Weekly: US Senate blocks Clarity Act, Circle launches Arc blockchain, Shanghai Clearing House adds three currencies, India widens to... 1675
Weekly Brief Sep 17 PBOC says slower loan growth is China’s new normal as financing shifts beyond banks TAB China Weekly Brief: PBOC flags slower loan growth, Hong Kong releases five-year plan, HKMA raises base rate, ABC completes renminbi transaction.... 2693
Weekly Brief Sep 14 ECB raises rates to 2.50% as euro-area energy inflation hits 14.3% The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: The ECB raised rates to 2.50% as inflation rose and Saudi pipeline attacks disrupted oil supply, while UniCredit advanc... 1443
Weekly Brief Sep 11 China lines up $54 billion to recapitalise state banks and insurers TAB China Weekly Brief: China injects RMB 360 billion into ICBC ABC and five insurers approves CICC's merger with Dongxing and Cinda Securities... 2096
Weekly Brief Sep 08 China’s state banks strengthen capital, APRA acts on ING Australia’s liquidity breaches Risk and Capital Weekly: China’s state banks bolster capital, APRA tightens controls at ING Australia, RBI moves to drain surplus liquidity... 1146
Weekly Brief Sep 08 Global bond sell-off raises funding and balance-sheet risks for banks The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: Global bond yields surge to multi-year highs, India’s special FX facility draws $136.4 billion, Chinese financial ins... 1377
Weekly Brief Sep 04 European green bonds reach $250 billion in first half as region takes 58% of Q2 issuance Sustainable Finance Weekly: Europe extends its green bond lead as China expands carbon markets and ESG reporting rules tighten.... 1511
Weekly Brief Sep 04 Deutsche Bank plans 15-to-two core overhaul as banks quantify AI gains Financial Technology Weekly: Deutsche Bank consolidates core systems as TD and CMB scale AI while regulators flag cyber-resilience risks.... 1895
Weekly Brief Sep 04 China reforms property project financing with greater lead bank oversight TAB China Weekly Brief: China tightens property financing with lead-bank oversight while expanding SME credit subsidies, private-fund disclosures, and... 2615
Weekly Brief Sep 02 Affirm returns to Australia as banks and fintechs target younger customers Retail Finance Weekly: Banks and fintechs globally deepened embedded and digital-asset finance this week, as Affirm re-entered Australia and Better-Co... 1144
Weekly Brief Sep 01 Swiss committee proposes UBS capital compromise, FDIC defeats former SVB parent’s $1.71 billion claim Risk and Capital Weekly: Swiss committee proposes UBS capital compromise, FDIC defeats SVB parent's claim, FSB flags frontier-AI cyber risk... 1132
Weekly Brief Sep 01 Warsh puts inflation first, Bank of China leads Big Five profit growth The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: Warsh reshapes Fed guidance, Treasury targets Banque Misr, China's banks post profit gains and rate hikes continue in K... 1199
Weekly Brief Aug 25 Standard Chartered and HSBC complete first tokenised deposit transaction, Citi launches near-real-time custody solutions Transaction Finance Weekly: Standard Chartered and HSBC complete the first live cross-border transaction using tokenised deposits on Swift’s blockch... 1780
Weekly Brief Aug 21 China holds LPRs for 15th month, expands consumer and small-business loan subsidies TAB China Weekly Brief: China holds loan prime rates for a 15th month, PBOC expands digital RMB network to 30 operators and renews RMB220 billion Aust... 1770
Weekly Brief Aug 18 Citi joins $4.6 billion Japan-US financing, China expands corporate cash pooling Transaction Finance Weekly: Citi backs $4.6 billion Japan-US power deal, China expands RMB cash pooling and South Korea commits KRW 5 trillion to semi... 2370
Weekly Brief Aug 17 China records $50 billion bank-lending contraction, Bank of America enters Indian consumer credit with Jio Financial The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: China's bank lending contracts by a record RMB340 billion, US inflation eases to 3.4%, Japan's GDP growth slows to 0.3%... 3710
Weekly Brief Aug 14 China’s exports rise 23.9% as high-tech shipments strengthen, PBOC keeps support in reserve TAB China Weekly Brief: China's exports surge 23.9% on tech demand, the PBOC unveils a five-year policy framework, Chinese banks issue RMB1.3 trillion... 1931
Weekly Brief Aug 11 Wells Fargo plans tokenised deposits, Deutsche Bank gains direct RMB clearing role Transaction Finance Weekly: Wells Fargo launches tokenised deposits for corporate clients, Deutsche Bank gains direct RMB clearing in Frankfurt, Klarn... 1680
Weekly Brief Aug 10 China expands currency swaps with Malaysia and Argentina, Singapore banks grow fee income The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: China expands currency swaps with Malaysia and Argentina, Singapore banks grow fee income as margins narrow, Westpac mo... 1927
Weekly Brief Aug 05 HSBC exits two retail markets, Standard Chartered transfers Singapore lending portfolio to Trust Retail Finance Weekly: HSBC exits Australian and Egyptian retail banking through sales to Blackstone and Emirates NBD, while Visa agrees to acquire Bi... 3079
Weekly Brief Aug 03 Japan and US intervene to support yen, Situational Awareness unwinds most of $16 billion portfolio The Asian Banker Weekly Brief: Japan and the US jointly intervened to support the yen after the Bank of Japan held rates, as Standard Chartered raised... 1543
Weekly Brief Jul 27 Perry Warjiyo’s surprise resignation follows Bank Indonesia’s 5.75% rate hold This week, Bank Indonesia's governor resigned in a surprise move, the OCC rejected Wise's US trust bank application and UniCredit raised its Commerzba... 1885
Conference Jul 17 China's AI banking agenda enters a new phase as governance takes centre stage Finance China 2026 highlighted how China's banking industry is moving beyond early AI deployment towards enterprise-wide transformation, with governan... 6209
Awards Ceremonies Jul 17 The Asian Banker China Awards 2026 spotlight AI, transaction banking and retail transformation This year’s awards show how Chinese banks are embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into core operations, strengthening transaction banking capabil... 1830
Interviews Jul 14 How Standard Chartered’s digital asset strategy is evolving across capital markets and payments As digital assets move into commercial deployment, Standard Chartered is preparing for their adoption across capital markets and payments by building ... 2949
Weekly Brief Jul 06 BlackRock private credit fund gates again, India's HDFC Bank clears governance review BlackRock's HPS fund gates withdrawals for a second quarter as insurer private credit exposure draws Treasury scrutiny, while HDFC Bank clears a gover... 1054
Weekly Brief Jul 06 China's central bank adds overnight repo tool, RBI names AI cyberattacks top bank risk Four central bank chiefs unite in Sintra against forward guidance, as the ECB's Claudia Buch resists easing capital rules, China debuts an overnight r... 994
Co-published Jul 03 What the best retail bank is doing differently Bank of China (Hong Kong), assessed by TAB Global as the best retail bank in the world, Asia Pacific, and Hong Kong for 2026, offers a compelling exam... 3041
Current Account Jul 01 Can Standard Bank turn RMB clearing into revenue beyond existing trade flows? The PBoC has authorised Standard Bank and ICBC to jointly clear renminbi transactions across 19 African countries, the first continent-named clearing ... 1828
Weekly Brief Jun 30 Standard Bank becomes first African bank to clear Renminbi, HSBC scales TradeCash in Singapore Standard Bank becomes the first African bank authorised to clear Renminbi transactions, as HSBC's TradeCash goes live in Singapore and the IFC and San... 935
Editorial Jun 30 Can China's banks turn AI governance from a board mandate into a competitive advantage? China's NFRA has issued its first dedicated AI framework for banks and insurers, moving AI from a technology initiative to a board-level governance is... 3585
Weekly Brief Jun 29 From retail gold to AI funds, Chinese institutions move on risk ICBC and peers gate leveraged precious metals trading after volatility, as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs reinforce capital buffers, Nomura builds instant... 955
Weekly Brief Jun 22 Washington shifts rate expectations as China advances AI regulation The Fed's updated projections turn sharply hawkish under new chair Kevin Warsh, as Iran-war energy inflation pushes the Bank of Japan to a 31-year rat... 998
Awards Ceremonies Jun 18 The Asian Banker Hong Kong Awards 2026 highlight the future direction of banking in Hong Kong This year’s awards show how Hong Kong banks are embedding AI into mainstream operations, strengthening cross-border capabilities and redefining cust... 2849
Weekly Brief Jun 15 Italy's largest bank deal, Asian currency defence Intesa Sanpaolo's EUR 30.6 billion ($35.3 billion) bid for Monte dei Paschi becomes Italy's largest banking deal, as EU ministers advance centralised ... 902
Weekly Brief May 25 Currencies under pressure, frameworks under construction Currency pressure drives rate action in Indonesia, India and Nigeria as China holds its loan prime rate for a twelfth month, while US and UK regulator... 809
Awards Ceremonies May 15 Bank of America and Deutsche Bank lead Business Achievement Awards 2026 for excellence in financial services innovation The TAB Global Business Achievement Awards 2026 honoured leading institutions for excellence in global transaction banking, payments, and trade and su... 2584
Weekly Brief May 04 Rate paths diverge as banks report record first-quarter results The BOJ, Fed and ECB all hold rates but diverge sharply on signals, as record first-quarter earnings at UBS, US banks and Standard Chartered mask earl... 839
Weekly Brief Apr 27 Banks face tighter regulatory oversight as policy and credit risks converge A weekly briefing on the developments shaping global banking and what decision-makers need to understand.... 2213
Interviews Apr 02 TenPay Global on China’s cross-border payment gateway and the coordination challenge behind agentic payments Yang Wenhui, chief executive officer of TenPay Global (Singapore) discusses the potential of China's CPG, why partnerships are essential and why commo... 4623
Speech Mar 18 China’s economic outlook: trends, challenges and opportunities China’s economy faces a structural demand contraction. Policymakers are unwilling to resolve it through quantitative easing. The bet is that strateg... 6014
Awards Ceremonies Mar 13 Bank of China HK, Nedbank, Standard Chartered HK, WeBank and UOB recognised for excellence in retail banking, digital finance, SME banking and wealth management in Asia Pacific and Africa Bank of China HK, Nedbank, Standard Chartered HK, WeBank and UOB were recognised for outstanding contributions to retail banking, digital finance, SME... 3627
Awards Ceremonies Dec 16 China Merchants Bank and ICBC lead Chinese private banking winners at Wealth and Society Awards 2025 China Merchants Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China led the winners at the Wealth and Society Awards 2025, where ten leading wealth manag... 8807
HK Fintech Week Nov 11 PBoC’s ‘AI + Finance’ strategy signals China’s next phase of fintech reform Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 showcased China’s “AI + Finance” strategy, uniting policymakers and industry leaders on regulated, data-driven finan... 10522
Awards Ceremonies Nov 07 Mashreq's Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair recognised for lifetime achievement and contribution to UAE banking and finance sector Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Mashreq Bank chairman, receives the William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award for transformative leaders... 4396
Awards Ceremonies Nov 07 Absa Ghana, Commercial Bank of Qatar and BSF recognised for achievements in retail, transaction banking and trade finance in Middle East and Africa Leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa were recognised at the TAB Global Middle East and Africa Awards 2025 in Dubai. ... 3600
Opinion Nov 04 Reflections on China's AI journey China’s AI journey reveals a mature ecosystem where banks, platforms and regulators collaborate to embed intelligent finance across sectors.... 2012
Trendwatch Oct 28 Scale, strength and digital transformation define the next phase of global finance TAB Global’s latest research highlights a banking industry navigating two powerful currents. On one hand, the world’s largest, strongest and best ... 3427
Co-published Oct 24 ICBC (Asia) leads custody services in Hong Kong with exceptional growth, advanced digital capabilities and robust risk management Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (“ICBC (Asia)”) was awarded Best Custodian Bank in Hong Kong for its exceptional custody se... 5108
Co-published Sep 30 ICBC accelerates digitisation of wealth management operations through innovation platform Under the “Digital ICBC” initiative, ICBC advances to build a comprehensive wealth management ecosystem, addressing customer needs and driving sus... 4347
Interviews Jun 27 China reforms financial system with caution as it confronts global risks Professor He Ping of Tsinghua University explains why China must resist short-term stimulus, reform its regulatory system and innovate responsibly to ... 6527
Awards Ceremonies Jun 25 ICBC (Asia) and BOCHK recognised for excellence in asset custody and wealth management in Hong Kong Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) [ICBC (Asia)] and Bank of China (Hong Kong) [BOCHK] received recognitions for their outstanding perform... 8689
Leadership Awards May 27 Mary Huen awarded Best Bank CEO in Hong Kong for strategic vision and innovation Mary Huen’s strategic vision and leadership have driven cross-border growth and digital innovation at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), earning h... 6089
Roundtable Apr 07 AI reshapes banking, driving innovation and risk management At the Japan Banking Innovation Conference, TAB Global unveiled key insights from the Global Excellence in Digital and Retail Finance Programme 2025, ... 11452
Opinion Apr 04 UK narrows HK’s lead in RMB internationalisation Hong Kong remains the leading offshore renminbi (RMB) centre, while London has emerged as a key player, leveraging its position as the world’s large... 7157
Opinion Apr 04 China and UK strengthen bond market connectivity for RMB growth China and the United Kingdom (UK) have significant potential to enhance connectivity between their bond markets, with key areas of cooperation in coll... 3528
Interviews Apr 01 Postal Savings Bank of China drives rural revitalisation with ‘One County, One Product’ programme Postal Savings Bank of China leverages big data and comprehensive financial services, together with tech partner NorthKing, to better support China’... 4952
Opinion Mar 13 China’s proactive fiscal policy: Driving growth, investment and global stability As the world grapples with economic uncertainty, inflation and rising geopolitical risks, China has unveiled a powerful fiscal response with significa... 4147
Datafiles Feb 04 Half of the world’s top 10 banks by net profit are based in China Chinese banks dominate the world’s top 10 banks by net profit, but their profit growth lagged behind US and UK banks, mainly due to rate cuts, narro... 2277
Trendwatch Feb 01 How the US-China rivalry will shape global banking in 2025 The economic rivalry between the United States (US) and China will continue to influence the global banking industry in 2025, with significant implic... 6146
Jan 30 Middle East and Central Asia region faces economic turmoil, eye recovery in 2025 The IMF cut its 2024 growth forecast for the Middle East and Central Asia region, due to geopolitical tensions, conflicts and climate-related risks.... 5496
Interviews Nov 30 Connecting and shaping the future of global finance at Sibos 2024 Global financial leaders gathered at Sibos 2024 in Beijing to discuss the future of payments, compliance and inclusion. ... 3538
Plenary Session Oct 22 Global financial cooperation and China's modernisation take centre stage at Sibos 2024 in Beijing Sibos 2024 in Beijing showcased the evolving landscape of global finance, focusing on cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and technological in... 6244
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 356615
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 356615
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 3268
News Analysis Oct 03 PBoC’s new stock market stabilisation stimulus shows quick results People’s Bank of China (PBoC) governor Pan Gongsheng announced stimulus policies, including RMB 800 billion ($114 billion) of liquidity support dire... 5661
Current Account Apr 26 PBoC’s new deputy governor determined to get risk management right Tao Ling’s appointment at the Chinese central bank signifies a renewed focus on enhancing China’s financial stability and risk management strategi... 7756
Current Account Feb 13 Evergrande liquidation forces ripple effect on China’s property sector In late January, troubled real estate giant Evergrande was liquidated, unable to reach agreements with creditors over its staggering debts exceeding $... 7307
Interviews Sep 21 NDB’s Maasdorp: “We have a 40% target for climate finance” New Development Bank’s Leslie Maasdorp discussed how the nascent multilateral bank is bridging the gap in infrastructure financing in emerging econo... 6389
Jun 15 BankQuality Rankings 2022: Changing consumer behaviour and digital services drive customer engagement South Korea’s kakaobank is the most recommended retail bank in Asia Pacific in 2022, the second time that the standalone digital bank has topped the... 16562
Research Note Dec 31 Digital asset outlook 2022: Will the momentum continue? The total capitalisation of digital assets surged three-fold in 2021, with strong evidence that the momentum is likely to continue into the new year. ... 30576
Research Note Nov 22 Global corporates and FIs see digital currency and sustainable finance as key drivers for RMB use New digital financial infrastructure, new regional free trade agreements, and decisive leadership in the emerging sustainability and green agenda bode... 10664
Research Note Sep 29 Banks and exchanges venture into digital assets trading Commercial banks such as DBS Bank and traditional exchanges such as the Singapore Exchange have one thing in common: they are setting up and adding di... 29532
Jul 07 Mark Carney: “Banks are prepared to make climate change commitment at COP26” Newly appointed UN envoy on climate change, Mark Carney, discussed his role and what he hopes to achieve at the upcoming COP26 as well as his views on... 12944
Trendwatch May 21 Central banks work to link multiple CBDCs across borders Several countries all over the worl in various stages of developing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) . In a survey of 46 central banks, BIS foun... 12469
Current Account May 07 Digital currencies gain momentum in US and China The largest US cryptocurrency platform goes public and China's digital renminbi testing speeds up... 17597
Research Note Apr 09 China to create state-backed entity to supervise tech data The Chinese government has proposed establishing a joint venture with local technology companies to oversee the collection of data from Chinese consum... 8021
Research Note Jan 28 Asian banks' assets grew 10.3% amid surge in mergers and acquisitions Chinese and Japanese banks again dominate the list of The Asian Banker 500 largest banks. Balance sheet growth accelerated in the first half of 2020 a... 9893
Speech Jan 28 BIS’ Carstens: “Digital currencies and the future of the monetary system” Agustín Carstens, general manager of Bank for International Settlements, in a speech to Hoover Institution affiliates, comprising Stanford University... 11793
Post Event Report Sep 08 China's financial industry ponders reform and innovation amid reorganisation of global trade and supply chains The Asian Banker Finance China 2020 Conference on 28 August addressed the evolution of global trade and supply chains, as well as how China’s financ... 7837
Commissioned Report May 24 Companies to increase Renminbi trade settlement in 2019 as forex risks mount reveals latest China Construction Bank report China Construction Bank (CCB), launched the global Renminbi (RMB) Internationalisation Report 2019, based on survey conducted across 402 Chinese compa... 10495
Research Note Feb 28 Despite rapid digitisation of payments in China, credit card usage will reach new heights by 2020 Chinese credit card industry exploded over the past two years, with growth rates being recorded in the number of credit cards issued and outstanding ... 20431
Post Event Report Dec 07 The China awards 2018 On November 28, the Wealth and Society, The China Awards 2018 was held at Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai, China. Two sets of awards were presented during t... 4923
Post Event Report Nov 30 Wealth and Society, The China Awards 2018 On November 28, the Wealth and Society, The China Awards 2018 was held at Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai, China. Two sets of awards were presented during t... 5529
Opinion Sep 27 Crypto regulation in China - Bans, blockchain acceptance, and the implications on a global scale ... 9233
editorial Mar 11 The Asian Banker Perspectives 11 March 2019 "I believe we need a crisis in Europe to really fix Europe," said Laurence Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock.... 6040
