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.... 463
Interviews Apr 23 Redesign the bank before scaling AI, says SBI’s Rajagopalan As banks expand artificial intelligence (AI) beyond pilots to enterprise-wide adoption, the real challenge is no longer experimentation but execution.... 518
Analysis Apr 20 Global banking confronts a 1970s-scale oil shock with depleted policy space Banks enter the Strait of Hormuz disruption well-capitalised and liquid, but the IMF's Spring 2026 publications find fiscal and financial policy space... 1011
Interviews Apr 15 Standard Chartered's blueprint for transformation that lasts Standard Chartered's Fit for Growth programme saved $754 million, exceeding return targets a year early. Global head of group transformation, Brian O'... 2318
Interviews Apr 09 MUFG builds its Asia transaction banking franchise on an integrated regional platform Belinda Han, managing director and head of transaction banking Asia Pacific, MUFG Bank, discusses how the bank is growing its transaction banking fran... 1411
Analysis Apr 07 BNY posts record results as higher margins, broad revenue gains and platform strategy take hold Bank of New York Mellon reported record revenue and net income in 2025, driven by growth in fee and interest income, operational leverage and platform... 936
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... 1466
Interviews Mar 31 OCBC advances digital banking through enhanced architecture and embedded integration OCBC is reshaping the future of regional banking across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Macau through Velocity and the OCBC Busin... 2134
Feature Mar 31 The intelligent bank at scale — AI leadership and accountability in global banking Banks winning at AI will embed machine-assisted decisioning into governance, explainability, balance sheet discipline, and client trust—not algorith... 1794
Interviews Mar 31 Bank of America’s GPS scales Asia Pacific through network depth, product modernisation and institutional expansion Bank of America’s Global Payments Solutions in Asia Pacific is growing through client acquisition, mandate wins and product investment, supported by... 1866
Trendwatch Mar 26 From digital banking to the intelligent bank at scale For more than a decade the banking industry has focused on digital transformation. Mobile banking, cloud infrastructure and platform partnerships have... 1353
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... 2597
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... 1596
Analysis Mar 02 HSBC delivers 17.2% RoTE as wealth and cross-border franchise reinforce return leadership HSBC’s 2025 performance showcases its transformation into a more agile, focused bank, achieving a 17.2% RoTE through strategic investments in Asia a... 2168
Opinion Feb 26 Stablecoins: Reshaping finance with Singapore leading the way Singapore shifts from financial sandbox to deploying stablecoins, embedding tokenised money into its financial system.... 2712
Interviews Feb 26 BPI shifts to engagement-led mobile banking model as digital adoption accelerates BPI’s mobile platform reaches 8.75 million users, anchoring customer engagement, acquisition, ecosystem integration and long-term digital-driven pro... 1781
Current Account Feb 25 Bank of America sees diverging domestic cycles reshaping ASEAN bank credit growth and margins AI-driven export strength supports ASEAN, according to BoFA economists Kai Wei And and Rahul Bajoria but diverging output gaps and uneven policy trans... 1340
Feature Jan 20 Rethinking digital money and settlement in a tokenised world Regulated digital money is shifting from trials to early production as banks in Asia Pacific and beyond build interoperable, compliant settlement syst... 4444
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... 5972
Interviews Dec 04 Bank of America outlines the next phase of digital trade transformation Bank of America's Siddharth Gupta and George Fong outline legal, operational and interoperability priorities for advancing digital trade through autom... 3023
Feature Dec 01 Law and industry adoption converge in digital trade Legislative reforms and industry standards are accelerating digital trade. Structured documentation, automated verification and interoperable systems ... 1871
Singapore Fintech Festival Nov 28 CFIT positions the UK as a model of prudence in digital-money regulation CFIT’s Nicole Sandler outlines the UK’s stability-first stablecoin approach, global divergence in reserve and redemption models, and what banks mu... 2202
Singapore Fintech Festival Nov 21 Hedera positions its distributed ledger network for institutional use Isadora Arredondo, global policy director at Hedera, outlined how the network’s technical design, governance structure and regulatory engagements ai... 1720
Awards Ceremonies Nov 21 First Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Punjab, Stanbic IBTC, Absa, Al Rajhi Bank and BDO Unibank recognised for excellence in retail finance, SME banking and transaction finance First Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Punjab, Stanbic IBTC, Absa, Al Rajhi Bank and BDO Unibank were recognised at The TAB Global Finance Awards 2025.... 2602
Awards Ceremonies Nov 21 Bank of China (Hong Kong), Hatton National Bank, Metrobank and TPBank recognised as the strongest banks in their home markets Bank of China (Hong Kong), Hatton National Bank, Metrobank and TPBank were recognised at The TAB Global Finance Awards 2025.... 2896
Singapore Fintech Festival Nov 20 Bank of America builds a future-ready global payments infrastructure Rich Clow explains how Bank of America is modernising payments infrastructure to deliver scalable, interoperable and simplified services across global... 2041
Singapore Fintech Festival Nov 20 UK’s FCA sharpens AI oversight as banks deploy models at scale As AI scales, the FCA is tightening governance and testing, with Jessica Rusu stressing production oversight and MAS alignment to manage cross-border ... 2049
Singapore Fintech Festival Nov 18 Linux Foundation calls for cryptographic agility ahead of the quantum era Linux Foundation’s Hart Montgomery urges financial institutions to inventory cryptography, build agile architectures and collaborate through open st... 1808
Singapore Fintech Festival Nov 17 Italy builds fintech bridges with Singapore and ASEAN for the next decade Italy’s ambassador to Singapore and Brunei Dante Brandi, trade commissioner Giorgio Calveri and Italia Fintech vice president Massimo Ruffolo outlin... 1626
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... 7077
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... 2772
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. ... 2446
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.... 1118
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 ... 2440
Trendwatch Oct 28 Leadership that redefines banking in 2025 Every three years, the TAB Global Leadership Achievement Awards take stock of the individuals reshaping the banking industry. Unlike many recognition ... 2959
Round Up Oct 27 Technology partners build the new foundation of global finance with AI, cloud and interoperability AI, cloud-native platforms and open interoperability are rebuilding global financial infrastructure, enabling secure, resilient and programmable payme... 2381
Round Up Oct 27 Banks converge on AI, interoperability and tokenisation to build the next frontier of payments and trade At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, banks showcased AI, interoperability and tokenisation to modernise payments, trade, treasury and finance, building seamless g... 5151
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... 3217
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Bank of America advances cross-border real-time payments and FX risk solutions in Asia Pacific At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Phil Carmalt, head of global payments solutions products for Asia Pacific at Bank of America, described how the bank is meeti... 1904
Interviews Oct 17 Bank of Punjab’s digital strategy confronts challenges in SME expansion Through a digital-first strategy targeting SMEs and agriculture, the Bank of Punjab is expanding financial inclusion in Pakistan, balancing innovation... 2040
Sibos Round Up Oct 15 Dandelion’s wholesale network links banks to 3.2 billion mobile wallets and 626,000 cash points At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Euronet’s Juan Bianchi said Dandelion enhances existing payment networks, linking banks to emerging markets and preparing f... 2056
Interviews Oct 14 Coinbase expands derivatives business as digital market structure evolves At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Coinbase’s Usman Naeem outlined its derivatives and tokenisation push to bridge traditional and digital finance.... 2532
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Bank of America embeds AI and data to transform corporate payments At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Winnie Chen, head of global payment solutions for Asia Pacific at Bank of America, explained how interoperability, data insig... 1900
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Bank of America applies AI and shared-ledger initiatives to enhance global payment solutions At Sibos, Bank of America’s Mark Monaco highlighted collaboration, technology integration, and partnerships driving the bank’s evolving global pay... 1906
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... 2909
Feature Sep 22 Beyond crypto – Stablecoins and tokenised assets in mainstream banking Stablecoins and tokenised assets are moving beyond their origins in the crypto markets and into mainstream banking and finance. Banks, market infrastr... 4700
Interviews Sep 19 Bank of America focuses on resilience, predictability and advisory at Sibos Frankfurt Ahead of Sibos 2025, Bank of America’s Christian Stolcke, Greg Kavanaugh, Winnie Chen, Phil Carmalt and Terence Tan discuss how macro shifts, rails ... 3573
Interviews Sep 17 Ripple sets out institutional case for stablecoins in Asia Jack McDonald, senior vice president of stablecoins at Ripple, shares how the company is approaching regulated stablecoin issuance, cross-border use c... 4621
Speech Aug 29 Jose Teodoro Limcaoco: “Embracing technology is no longer optional but essential” At Finance Philippines 2025, BAP's Jose Teodoro Limcaoco, urged the industry to become smarter, more proactive and much bolder as it navigates rapid t... 12325
Co-published Aug 20 Bank of China (Hong Kong) sets new benchmark in wealth management Bank of China (Hong Kong) was awarded Best Wealth Management Bank in Hong Kong at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services 2025 Awards P... 8207
Co-published Aug 20 Bank of China (Hong Kong) leads home loan financing with Home Expert app Bank of China (Hong Kong) has been awarded Best Home Loan Financing in Asia Pacific at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services 2025 Awa... 3285
Conference Aug 14 How smarter banks and bolder moves shape Philippine finance Finance Philippines 2025 brought together banking leaders, regulators and technology experts to explore how structural reforms, digital transformation... 3710
Interviews Jul 31 Krungsri GIFT looks to reshape loyalty with AI-driven, mission-based engagement Krungsri aims to redefine customer loyalty with GIFT, a personalised, gamified rewards platform embedded within its mobile banking app. By aligning ... 6300
Roundtable Jul 26 Raising the bar in Thailand's digital banking age In the wake of Thailand’s approval of virtual bank licences, leading business, operation, risk management and technology heads from incumbent and em... 4487
Conference Jul 24 Thailand’s financial leaders chart responsible AI transformation and digital trust in uncertain times At Finance Thailand 2025, senior bankers, policymakers and technologists converged to address how artificial intelligence, digitalisation and regulat... 3845
Interviews Jul 10 Kasikornbank’s Home to Cash enhances secured lending with flexible hybrid structure Kasikornbank’s Home to Cash has emerged as one of the secured loan innovations in Thailand, combining term loans and overdraft features into a singl... 3542
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 ... 5535
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... 6175
Interviews Jun 13 BPI builds proprietary Gen AI ecosystem to elevate internal productivity and customer trust Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is implementing a proprietary generative AI platform to transform employee productivity and prepare for future cu... 6941
Interviews Jun 13 UnionBank advances digital consumer banking with partnerships, AI and platform-driven growth UnionBank of the Philippines is redefining digital consumer banking with a strategy built on ecosystem partnerships, AI-led decisioning, providing a f... 9280
Conference Jun 05 Temenos outlines measured approach to core banking transformation in Asia Pacific At its 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Manila, Temenos set out a platform strategy built on progressive modernisation, modular architecture, embed... 4667
Roundtable Jun 04 AI, digital currencies and decentralised disruption reshape the future of banking and finance In a wide-ranging and candid dialogue at The Asian Banker Summit Leadership Luncheon Dialogue, global financial executives, technologists and regulato... 4146
Institutional Awards Jun 04 Bank of the Philippine Islands and Thai Group Holdings recognised for excellence in credit and enterprise risk management Bank of the Philippine Islands and Thai Group Holdings were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia.... 2424
Trendwatch Jun 02 A new global benchmark redefines wholesale banking leadership TAB Global’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Corporate, Investment and Wholesale Banks sets a multidimensional benchmark for institutional s... 3231
Conference Jun 02 Geopolitics and technology reshape the future of global transaction finance At the Transaction Finance Reinvented Conference during The Asian Banker Summit 2025, industry leaders explored how cross-border payments and global t... 4073
Conference May 30 When digital meets quantum AI – A new era of finance The Financial Technology Conference at The Asian Banker Summit 2025 brought together leading global experts who shared incisive views on how emerging ... 6211
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... 4411
Leadership Awards May 26 Sanath Manatunge awarded Best Bank CEO in Sri Lanka for his strategic vision, digital innovation and customer focus Sanath Manatunge’s visionary leadership and focus on digital innovation have transformed Commercial Bank of Ceylon, earning him Best Bank CEO in Sri... 5995
Institutional Awards May 26 Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, BNY, United Overseas Bank and Mizuho recognised for excellence in transaction banking, payments, and trade and supply chain finance in Asia Pacific Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, BNY, United Overseas Bank and Mizuho were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, Indones... 3750
Leadership Awards May 23 Muliaman Hadad and Helen Wong, leading executives, institutions and regulators honoured for outstanding leadership and regulatory strength TAB Global honoured Muliaman Hadad for lifetime achievement, Helen Wong as CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific, and OCBC as Bank of the Year in Asia Pacif... 4221
Interviews Apr 11 BNY scales up its Asia Pacific offerings in cross-border payments,liquidity management and digital trade finance The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) is transforming its global business through a unified platforms operating model that is designed to deli... 7105
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, ... 8786
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... 5521
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... 2624
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’... 3562
Keynote Speech Mar 28 Vietnam accelerates financial innovation on strong economic momentum Vietnam’s banking sector is entering a new phase of transformation, fuelled by robust economic growth, demographic tailwinds, supportive regulation ... 5596
Interviews Mar 19 Strengthening the foundations of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Under CEO Sanath Manatunge, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has maintained its position at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s banking sector, focusing on asset ... 8023
Interviews Mar 17 Bank of America expands Asia Pacific transaction banking through customised solutions and technology innovation Bank of America is expanding its transaction banking business across Asia Pacific, positioning itself as a partner for multinational corporations, fin... 10235
Opinion Mar 17 Stablecoins: The next frontier in fintech and digital payments Stablecoins are reshaping finance, bridging fiat currencies and digital assets. Initially created to counter cryptocurrency volatility, they have beco... 4329
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... 3298
Conference Mar 03 Thai banks ponder a future defined by speed, collaboration and customer experience in the AI era How banks in Thailand can harness emerging technologies, reinvent collaboration and create a seamless, boundary-less customer experience.... 4779
Datafiles Feb 26 India’s banking sector soars with higher profit growth Kotak Mahindra Bank is the most profitable bank in India, while State Bank of India reports the largest net profit. Indian banks place fourth globally... 1359
Institutional Awards Feb 21 Standard Chartered, Industrial Bank of Korea, First Bank of Nigeria and WeBank recognised for excellence in retail, digital finance, SME banking and wealth management in Asia Pacific and Africa Standard Chartered and its Hong Kong subsidiary, Industrial Bank of Korea, First Bank of Nigeria and WeBank were recognised at The TAB Global Excellen... 4435
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... 2100
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... 5095
Jan 31 Global banking sector at a crossroads amid economic headwinds and accelerating transformation Banks across advanced and emerging markets navigate economic realignment, regulatory evolution and digital disruption.... 4799
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.... 4714
Interviews Jan 15 Deutsche Bank targets Asia Pacific’s growing e-commerce payments market Rachel Whelan, head of corporate cash management for APAC and MEA, and global head of payments and transactional foreign exchange, and Oliver von Quad... 5383
Jan 04 Banks-fintech collaboration a must for accelerating cross-border payments Cross-border payments in the Asia Pacific region are being transformed, driven by both industry action and regulatory initiatives responding to evolvi... 4957
Co-published Dec 31 Bank of Jiangsu strengthens digital transformation with new-gen database platform Bank of Jiangsu implements a next-generation enterprise-level database system for real-time data processing, enhancing operational efficiency, innovat... 6753
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. ... 2359
Interviews Nov 26 IBK’s Value Finance supports SMEs, innovation and balanced growth In an exclusive interview, Kim Sung-Tae, Chairman and CEO of the Industrial Bank of Korea, shared insights into the bank’s Value Finance strategy, w... 6220
Interviews Nov 24 Cambodian banking association focuses on consumer protection, industry stability and resilience Rath Sophoan, chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia and Raymond Sia, vice chairman, discussed the priorities for Cambodia’s banking secto... 4339
Interviews Nov 13 SBI partners with APIX to drive innovation and inclusion in India’s financial ecosystem The State Bank of India (SBI) has joined forces with Singapore’s APIX Platform, led by CEO Umang Moondra, to create the SBI Innovation Hub. ... 6821
Interviews Nov 08 Singapore’s central bank establishes network to drive global fintech innovation The Global Finance & Technology Network was unveiled by chairman Ravi Menon at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. The network promotes collaboration... 4093
News Analysis Nov 08 Open banking drives financial innovation in the Middle East Open banking is transforming the Middle East financial landscape, with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading through innov... 6882
News Analysis Nov 07 Cross-border payments in the Middle East become more inclusive Cross-border payments in the Middle East are becoming more streamlined, inclusive, and with better compliance in response to increased trade, investme... 17775
Rankings Oct 30 BOCHK, BIBD, Public Bank and Vietcombank named strongest banks in latest TAB Global 1000 ranking in Beijing Unveiled at Sibos in Beijing, the 2024 TAB Global 1000 ranking highlights BOCHK, BIBD, Public Bank, and Vietcombank as the strongest banks in their ma... 7911
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... 5675
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... 2523
Site Visits Oct 21 AI application in wealth management, risk solutions, and digital transformation On Day 3 of the Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024, delegates explored a combination of AI-powered wealth management, risk solution... 6798
Interviews Oct 10 Sashidhar Jagdishan's strategic leadership at HDFC Bank recognised in Asia Pacific Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, received the Bank CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific award for 2024, acknowledging his resil... 14847
Feature Oct 08 Bank CEOs lead charge on sustainable finance and ESG impact As the world shifts towards sustainability, bank CEOs are at the forefront, driving ESG initiatives, overcoming challenges and reaping the benefits fr... 5156
Interviews Oct 04 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability Commercial Bank of Qatar implements a strategic sustainability framework and drives digital innovation for a more sustainable future.... 5547
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... 4379
News Analysis Oct 01 Global central banks' quantitative tightening and implications for industry Major central banks worldwide are shrinking their balance sheets after pumping liquidity into their economies throughout the worst of the COVID-19 pan... 5825
Interviews Sep 25 QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ... 6211
News Analysis Sep 13 Project Nexus to transform global payments, going live in 2026 Project Nexus, led by Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and supported by major regulators including the BNM, BSP, MAS, Bank of Thailand and Res... 27321
Interviews Sep 11 LOLC Cambodia drives financial inclusion with new technology Duleep Liyanage, CIO at LOLC Cambodia, shared how the bank is using modern technology to expand financial inclusion and improve customer service acros... 6077
Interviews Sep 06 How will BNY’s innovations drive the future of cross-border payments in Asia Pacific Jennifer Barker, global head of treasury services and depositary receipts at BNY, discussed the rapid evolution of cross-border payments in Asia Pacif... 8320
Interviews Aug 19 UnionBank drives consumer banking growth with digital transformation and strategic acquisitions UnionBank strengthens its consumer banking segment through strategic acquisitions and innovative digital transformation initiatives.... 13627
Current Account Aug 07 Hong Kong steers towards the future with e-HKD pilot programme HKMA’s pioneering programme signals a major leap towards digital financial innovation in Hong Kong, combining efforts from multiple sectors to explo... 5676
Speech Jun 18 BOK recognised for ensuring Korea’s financial system stability Bank of Korea highlights its commitment to ensuring South Korea’s economic stability through proactive risk assessments and strengthened capital req... 4193
Awards Ceremonies Jun 07 Role of strong and sustainable leadership in the financial services industry The Excellence in Retail Finance and Technology Innovation Hong Kong Awards 2024 held recently, recognised the achievements in digital and retail bank... 5814
Feature May 20 Rise of digital assets and tokenisation Now a formidable force in the finance sector, digital assets and tokenisation offer unprecedented opportunities through innovative technologies that e... 13058
Interviews Apr 29 Sean Kiernan on blockchain: “Crypto bridges real-world capital needs” Banking innovator Sean Kiernan from Greengage discussed how they use crypto-collateralised loans to help SMEs, stressing the importance of partnership... 5612
News Analysis Apr 26 DBP and LandBank merger scrapped Opting against merging DBP and LandBank emphasises their distinct roles and the importance of individual development for comprehensive economic growth... 10082
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... 6503
Opinion Apr 12 How regulators can combat greenwashing and greenhushing for more honest ESG financing As sustainable finance grows, global governments and stakeholders employ AI and regulations to tackle greenwashing and greenhushing, promoting transpa... 7185
Current Account Apr 03 Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Surging past $1.3 trillion, the cryptocurrency marks a significant milestone, with some enthusiasts predicting a potential $56 trillion cap by 2034... 78848
Interviews Mar 18 Trust, partnerships, and open banking key to BPI’s growth in the Philippines Bank of the Philippine Islands is expanding its reach and deepening retail loan market impact by enhancing digital and physical networks, embracing op... 14470
Perspectives Mar 15 AI, regulatory shifts, and digital bank expansion to define fintech in 2024 Generative AI revolutionises banking operations, regulatory frameworks adapt to innovation, and digital banks expand in global markets, marking signif... 9558
Interviews Feb 21 SBI’s Krishnan: “We prioritise high availability, scalability and security” Vidya Krishnan discusses YONO’s global expansion and its integrated super app strategy, catering to diverse customer needs with over 60 million regi... 3848
Excerpt Feb 20 NBK sets strategic blueprint for a digital future Deema Shaath, Head of Consumer Banking Digital Strategy at the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), outlines the bank's innovative digitisation strategy. Sh... 4195
Current Account Feb 20 US banks confront challenges in shifting commercial real estate dynamics As commercial property prices decline due to a pandemic-induced decrease in office space demand, US banks are boosting provisions for credit losses, p... 5506
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 $... 6064
Research Note Feb 07 AI and big data-based apps provide strong potential to drive hyper-personalisation The banking industry is using AI and data strategies to meet customer preferences, focusing on digital culture, secure operations, and partnerships to... 8935
Feb 06 Global financial institutions propel blockchain innovation under Project Guardian Banks aim to integrate blockchain into mainstream finance for digital assets, emphasising institutional-grade standards, interoperability, and collabo... 26509
News Analysis Jan 31 SSFA aims to establish Singapore as global sustainable-finance hub Aimed at elevating Singapore to the status of the leading sustainable finance hub in the world, SSFA will be co-chaired by HSBC’s Wong Kee Joo and B... 7963
News Analysis Dec 23 Merger with Robinsons Bank signals BPI’s acceleration of digital banking capabilities The merger is a big step for BPI’s digital banking ambitions, with Robinsons Bank’s 20% stake in GoTyme being able to significantly accelerate gro... 14460
Post Event Report Oct 20 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 digital banks, super apps, an... 8455
Sibos Round Up Oct 19 Collaboration and innovation shape financial landscape A roundup of key insights from Sibos 2023, Swift’s annual conference held in September in Toronto, Canada, that brought together industry leaders to... 6721
Sibos Round Up Oct 10 Top 10 takeaways from SWIFT at SIBOS 2023 Key takeaways from Sibos 2023: highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing cross-border payment challenges, reducing transaction fricti... 4000
Sibos Round Up Oct 04 ANZ's Janakiraman: "The future of payment infrastructure would be driven by tokenisation" ... 3122
Excerpts Sep 28 LINE BK expands into wealth and insurance services Digital bank LINE BK is diversifying into wealth management and SME lending to strengthen its position as a holistic financial service provider ... 9182
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... 5702
Interviews Aug 09 Howard Davies: “The regulatory networks are not as strong as they used to be” Howard Davies, chairman of NatWest Group, discussed the evolution of global financial regulation, the possible weaknesses of the current structure and... 4783
Opinion Jul 27 How the Bank of England is driving trust and transparency with the LEI The standardised legal entity identifier will enhance due diligence, compliance, fraud screening, and regulatory reporting for faster, cheaper payment... 4948
Feature Jun 13 Advancing payment integration and connectivity in Asia: A collaborative approach Asia has banded together to improve cross-border payment integration, connectivity, and interoperability for faster, cheaper, and more inclusive trans... 15581
Feature Jun 07 Howard Davies: Banking in the age of technological disruptions and regulatory challenges Davies’ distinguished achievements in academia, public service and finance, guided by his remarkable insight, transformative leadership and prolific... 7016
Apr 20 Financial risks after SVB and Credit Suisse—scanning for sources of future instability The party came to an end with the collapse of US banks and Credit Suisse, and the industry must be wary of the sources of future instability... 4363
Apr 04 Thailand moves closer to the launch of digital-only banks Competition will be stiff for the three digital banking licences that Bank of Thailand plans to issue next year since finalising its framework on the ... 13466
Mar 15 Starling’s Engine grows SaaS business with mobile-first platform Sam Everington, CEO of Engine, Starling Bank’s technology arm, discussed the advantages of the cloud-native and modular Software-as-a-Service bankin... 9923
Sibos Round Up Nov 22 Digital innovation underpins industry’s resilience amid current turbulence and success in the future In the first in-person SIBOS since the outbreak of COVID, SWIFT members gathered in Amsterdam to discuss digital innovation and progressive finance in... 5197
Opinion Jul 25 How the Bank of England is driving trust and transparency with the LEI The standardised Legal Entity Identifier will enhance due diligence, compliance, fraud screening, and regulatory reporting for faster, cheaper payment... 5624
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... 15749
Datafiles Jun 07 South Asian banks register highest NPLs Indian banks still dominate the list of the top 10 banks with the highest nonperforming loan (NPL)ratio among the 500 largest banks in Asia Pacific, d... 12268
Interviews May 06 Bank of Kigali’s Diane Karusisi: "It is possible to transform Africa for Africans" Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali discussed with Emmanuel Daniel, Rwanda's current economic boom and its development path over the last 20 years. ... 22748
Apr 20 Zhixin Investment’s Lian Ping: “China’s capital market will soon become the world’s largest” Lian Ping is chief economist of Zhixin Investment, president of Zhixin Investment Research Institute and president of the China Chief Economist Forum,... 39975
Research Note Mar 06 APAC families not ready for succession amid largest wealth transfer in history A whitepaper just released by Honghu Best Global Family Office and The Asian Banker on family offices and wealth management best practices reveals tha... 21713
Research Note Mar 06 亚太地区的家庭尚未在历史上最大的财富转移中为继承做好准备 泓湖百世全球家族办公室和亚洲银行家近期发布的白皮书《家族财富管理与家族办公室行业洞察白皮... 8131
Research Note Feb 17 Cloud adoption accelerates among banks with unique strategies The financial services industry is undergoing a massive shift to cloud, but the challenging technology transition for incumbents requires a strategic ... 25693
Feb 15 Raksa Koma Foundation’s Serey Chea: “NGOs can succeed without foreign funding” Central banker and philanthropist Serey Chea shared her motivation behind launching an NGO to support mental health issues in Cambodia. Her personal a... 6461
Datafiles Jan 28 Public Bank CEO Tay Ah Lek overtakes DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as the Asia Pacific’s highest-paid bank chief executive Tay Ah Lek saw a 6.5% rise in total remuneration to $9.2 million in 2020 despite the pandemic, which was 250 times the average pay Public Bank’s emp... 19854
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. ... 29788
Research Note Dec 22 OPay secured 22% share of Nigerian e-wallet market in last 3 years Mobile-based payment platform OPay has grown exponentially since its launch in 2018, penetrating the unbanked and underbanked population in Nigeria. I... 38314
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... 9875
Speech Nov 18 MAS’ Menon: “Open crypto networks are not at the stage to meet high standards of governance, security and resilience” Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore speaks during the Singapore FinTech Festival 2021 on the future of money, finance... 30476
Research Note Oct 28 Mobile wallets will reach 2.6 billion users in Asia Pacific by 2025 Global mobile phone users are projected to reach 4.8 billion by 2025, compared with 2.8 billion users in 2020. Businesses are tapping into this vast m... 31502
Research Note Oct 11 Fragmented approach masks potential of end-to-end trade digitalisation As the trade finance industry collectively progresses to address challenges around digital fragmentation and isolation, adoption of standard solutions... 12262
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... 28648
interviews Aug 04 Techcombank’s Lottner: “The challenge is the abundance of opportunities” In this Leadership Perspective Series, Jens Lottner – chief executive officer (CEO) of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techco... 10955
Opinion Jul 14 R3’s Ghosh: “Asia Pacific countries lead the charge towards CBDCs” Increased adoption and access to CBDCs is the next step for central banks to push greater use of digital payments. This is an opportunity which countr... 8867
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... 12316
interviews Jul 06 Mojaloop’s Hunter: “Our mission and vision on financial inclusion are aligned” Paula Hunter, executive director of Mojaloop Foundation explained how it will work with its new sponsor member, MAS, to explore technology advancement... 12177
Sponsored Content Jun 01 CCB launches a new index reflecting China’s green bond pricing China Construction Bank teamed up with data provider Wind Info to launch the CCB-Wind Green ESG Bond Issuance Index. This will serve as a barometer fo... 16659
Research Note May 31 The central bank digital currency disruption has arrived! As CBDC trials move into actual implementations, global financial markets and monetary systems will be disrupted and transformed.... 51934
Current Account May 21 Countdown to COP26: Are banks green or still grey in the fight against climate change? World’s 60 largest banks from Europe, Asia and North America continue to funnel nearly $3.8 trillion into fossil fuel projects from 2016-2020. Most ... 11340
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... 11751
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... 16579
Current Account Apr 15 73 fund managers join the net zero initiative which represents $32 trillion of global assets The amount of assets has tripled under the net zero asset managers initiative which now has 73 global signatories. It accounts for one third of the gl... 10660
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... 7234
Research Note Mar 31 BNPL funding grew 93% CAGR as volumes, users and revenues surged in 2020 The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. Industry experts sh... 19170
Current Account Mar 04 Bank of Ayudhya partners Security Bank to tap Philippine consumer finance market Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is set to join Security Bank to infuse $62 million in fresh capital for the expansion of its consumer finance ... 7072
Research Note Feb 10 Reshoring of global supply chains spurs growth in financing Industry practitioners discuss how process of bringing offshore global supply chains back to the country of origin accelerates demand for existing and... 6334
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... 9121
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... 10799
News Analysis Jan 27 Corporate and transaction bankers turn to digitisation and sustainability to survive the In a post-pandemic environment with reduced volumes, depressed margins, and elevated credit costs, corporate and transaction bankers have identified d... 10248
AB500 Jan 27 Hong Kong banks prove balance sheet resilience as Asia Pacific players suffer credit and profit stress Bank of China (Hong Kong) emerges as strongest bank by balance sheet in Asia Pacific in 2020. While the majority of banks in the region maintained ade... 26957
News Analysis Jan 21 Asia Pacific banks' outlook dims as uneven recovery impacts asset quality and profits Significant risks to asset quality and profitability persist for banks in Asia Pacific as start of COVID-19 vaccination may not ensure sustained and e... 6249
Research Note Dec 04 Leadership in a pandemic - Extraordinary circumstances require exceptional responses Exceptional leadership is demonstrated and proven during periods of sustained challenges and adversities to deliver strong and sustainable outcomes.... 7396
Sibos Round Up Nov 23 US banks grapple with COVID induced fall in transaction volumes while financial markets business shines Heads of cash, trade and treasury of three leading US transaction banks discuss the impact of COVID-19 on trade and payment flows as well as industry ... 16087
Research Note Nov 03 China Merchants Bank is best retail bank amid strong competition from UAE, India and Singapore New performance benchmarks shaped by COVID-19 and digital transformation reshuffle best retail banks ranking in 2020... 10562
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Bank of America's Ameen: “Production and supply chain diversification not as simple as lift and shift” Faisal Ameen, head of global transaction services for Asia Pacific and Japan at Bank of America, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on trade and payment... 8336
Datafiles Oct 15 Thirteen most profitable digital banks in Asia Pacific upped earnings by 49% in 2019 Digital banks in Asia Pacific witnessed improving overall profitability in FY2019. Although some digital banks’ net profit in FY2020 has been affect... 15784
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... 6941
Feature Sep 07 Central banks accelerate digital currency plans as PBOC surges ahead Central banks are undertaking extensive work on digital currencies to improve the cost, security, speed and reach of transactions to eventually accele... 13082
Research Note Aug 19 How Wirecard’s exit may impact the future of payment processing in Asia The German fintech’s dramatic collapse is likely to reshape the payment processing landscape as market rewards players leading innovation and value ... 17273
Speech Nov 15 BSP’s Ala: “Revising Islamic banking framework to bridge the underserved market in the Philippines” Arifa Ala, managing director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, talks about the provisions of the new Islamic banking law in the Philippines and how ... 9523
interviews Sep 04 Bank of America : “The value of data will correspond to the quality of service” Paul Taylor, the head of global financial institutions (FIs) at Bank of America , talks about the massive increase in the importance of data and how t... 8244
Sep 03 State Bank of India’s Kumar: “We will use technology to drive social economic transformation in India” Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI) discusses how SBI, as the largest bank in India, will play a crucial role in unlocking the economic... 12592
Research Note Jul 22 Number of digital platform outages in Australia rose sharply in 2018 Sharp rise in electronic payment incidents in Australia resulted in substantial customer disruption in 2018.... 6305
Research Note Jun 20 Banks forced to get better in servicing their SME customers While fintechs may take some market share away in specific niches, the partnerships, analytics, and value-add that leading banks are developing can k... 13968
Research Note Jun 03 Renewed impetus helps accelerate industry-wide trade digitalisation efforts but interoperability remains key hurdle Pressure on margins from increased competition and compliance requirements is forcing the industry to recalibrate its trade finance offerings. ... 13785
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... 9754
News Analysis May 19 A merger in Nigeria to create the largest bank in Africa The merger of Access Bank and Diamond Bank will create the largest bank in Africa, at least in terms of customer base... 6082
Opinion Apr 02 Banks’ online channel features: Bridging towards treasury management systems (TMS) ... 5252
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 ... 19105
Feb 06 NPP's Lovney : “Our focus is to make real time payments more accessible to Australians” Lovney said in order to help foster the ecosystem and drive volume on the platform, NPP Australia are developing standards for structured data in a nu... 26903
Interviews Feb 06 Ripple’s Gupta: “There is a significant amount of movement from high street banks interested in the network.” Ripple discusses how it wants to scale its business further in the region in 2019 ... 48846
Research Note Jan 31 Remittances and FX services – how banks are trying to crawl back these businesses from MTOs Given that remittances are so lucrative in so many markets in Asia, and that new competitors are offering faster and cheaper services, banks will need... 30478
Research Note Dec 18 Banks adopt different engagement approaches with fintechs Innovation by financial technology companies (fintechs) has led to many banks opening their doors for collaborations. The strategic approaches, often ... 22116
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... 4418
Post Event Report Nov 30 Emirates NBD named Best Transaction Bank in Middle East and Africa at The Asian Banker Middle East & Africa Risk and Transaction Awards 2018 For delivering twice the growth in deposits relative to the industry, and migrating 97% of its customer base to SMART business, Emirates NBD was recog... 6415
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... 4941
The Asian Banker 500 Nov 20 APAC regulators move to clean up asset quality and conduct issues ... 7003
Speech Nov 12 Ravi Menon on the future of fintech: Innovation, inclusion, inspiration Ravi Menon, managing director of Monetary Authority of Singapore, spoke at the Singapore Fintech Festival on 12 November 2018, at the Singapore Expo ... 22513
Research Note Nov 07 Solving the “trilemma” of cost, risk and speed in cross-border payment As real-time processing becomes the norm in domestic payments, how long would it take for cross-border payments to catch up? ... 8320
Research Note Nov 07 Pursuing digital enhancements a top priority among regional banks Global and regional cash management banks across Asia-Pacific are making substantial investments in digital initiatives to enhance the overall transa... 7926
Research Note Nov 06 Emerging technologies are bringing speed and efficiency to trade settlements ... 5841
AB500 Oct 24 Bank of China (Hong Kong) remains the strongest bank in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific for 2018 ... 7629
Research Note Oct 17 The evolution of cybersecurity The discussion on cybersecurity is being given increased importance in the boardroom as cybercrime goes global and data protection comes to the forefr... 9714
Speeches and Presentations Oct 16 The Asian Banker 500 Strongest Banks 2018 Briefing: The big clean-up occurring across the Asia-Pacific banking industry ... 9305
Research Note Oct 12 Cybercrime costs, security measures escalate as hackers get more creative ... 10479
Opinion Sep 27 Crypto regulation in China - Bans, blockchain acceptance, and the implications on a global scale ... 8256
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 8881
Mar 22 Bank of East Asia’s Hui receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement in Asia Pacific Award 2018 ... 4400
Co-published article Mar 12 China CITIC Bank International leverages new integrated treasury platform to drive expansion and compliance ... 10040
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.... 5330
Speeches and Presentations Dec 12 Soul Hitte: "We are building an infrastructure that did not exist before" Soul Hitte, founder of Dianrong.com, a marketplace lending platform in China, compares the development of P2P lending between US and China, and the ex... 8448
Interviews Nov 29 A challenging time for Earthport as it tries to scale Newly appointed chief commercial officer at Earthport Mike Steinharter discussed how the company aims to expand globally and into new segments to incr... 7227
Opinion Oct 08 CEOs of Singapore’s three largest local banks topped bank CEO remuneration ranking Top ten highest-paid bank chief executives in 2017 included five bank CEOs from Australia, three from Singapore, one from Malaysia and one from Hong K... 10007
co-published video Feb 25 Bank of Beijing is awarded the Compliance Risk Technology Implementation of the Award in China ... 4703