Institutional Awards May 29 Clearstream Fund Centre, KB Kookmin Bank, Bangkok Bank and BIDV recognised for excellence in financial markets technology infrastructure and custody services Clearstream Fund Centre, KB Kookmin Bank, Bangkok Bank and BIDV were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia.... 388
Institutional Awards May 28 Clearstream Fund Centre, OCBC, Techcombank, Kasikorn Bank, Security Bank and other leading financial institutions and technology companies recognised for excellence in financial technology innovation Clearstream Fund Centre, OCBC, Techcombank, Kasikorn Bank and Security Bank were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, ... 769
Interviews May 28 Maybank steps up on winning global custody mandates Maybank Securities Solutions is accelerating its growth, fuelled by new client acquisitions, digital innovation and a sharper delivery service model,... 703
Leadership Awards May 27 Ti Eng Hui awarded Best Bank CEO in Brunei for driving strategic transformation, digital innovation and sustainability Ti Eng Hui has driven strategic transformation, advanced digital innovation and embedded sustainability and human capital, earning him the title of Be... 1277
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... 467
Leadership Awards May 26 Masahiro Kihara awarded Best Bank CEO in Japan for reshaping corporate culture and driving sustainable growth Masahiro Kihara’s bold leadership transformed Mizuho’s culture and growth, earning him the title of Best Bank CEO in Japan and securing the group... 441
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... 655
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... 694
Interviews May 23 Simon Loong charts WeLab’s journey from fintech disruptor to profitable digital bank Simon Loong, founder and Group CEO of WeLab Group, shares how the company reached profitability ahead of global digital bank benchmarks, scaled digita... 946
Leadership Awards May 23 TAB Global confers William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award on Muliaman Hadad: Recognising enduring contributions to financial supervision and governance Muliaman Hadad is honoured for a lifetime of leadership that reshaped Indonesia’s financial system—championing regulatory reform, inclusive financ... 1441
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... 858
Leadership Awards May 22 Helen Wong awarded CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific Helen Wong’s visionary leadership at OCBC has driven regional growth, digital innovation and sustainability. She has aligned strategy, scaled wealth... 828
Closing Keynote May 22 The end of buzzwords - Financial leaders define the roadmap for generative AI and LLMs in banking As generative AI and LLMs move from lab to bank floor, experts from NatWest, Kata.ai and Human AI called for a pragmatic shift in how financial instit... 869
Opening Plenary May 21 From cash to code: Global leaders outline responsible innovation and AI governance at The Asian Banker Summit 2025 At the opening session of The Asian Banker Summit 2025, government and industry leaders called for responsible AI use, better regulations, and digital... 846
Leadership Awards May 16 Piyush Gupta receives the TAB Global William “Bill” Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievements in Leadership in the Financial Services Industry, 2025 Amid two decades of transformation in Asia Pacific finance, Piyush Gupta stands out for redefining modern banking and exemplifying the vision, excelle... 1923
Institutional Awards May 08 HDFC Bank recognised as Best Retail Bank in India HDFC Bank, recognised as the Best Retail Bank in India at The Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2025, combines... 1850
Co-published May 07 Unlocking the full potential of digital assets Digital assets and CBDCs are transforming global finance, requiring interoperability, regulation and collaboration to realise their full potential.... 1399
Opinion May 07 Why banks must build AI model context platforms to stay competitive As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from a knowledge retriever into a memory-driven personal assistant, banks face a fresh competitive frontier. R... 1226
Profile May 06 Helen Child on trust, consent and creating a fairer financial future through open banking As the founder of Open Banking Excellence, Helen Child has shaped the global conversation around data-sharing, financial inclusion and collaborative i... 970
Institutional Awards Apr 30 Hong Leong Finance recognised as Best Automobile Financing Product in Asia Pacific Hong Leong Finance, awarded Best Automobile Financing Product in Asia Pacific at The Asian Banker Awards 2025, is recognised for its API-driven digita... 868
Opinion Apr 30 Weak banks, strong solutions: The bridge bank approach in Bangladesh A bridge bank is a temporary financial institution established by regulators to take over and manage the operations of a failing bank until a permanen... 4501
Focus group discussion Apr 28 Indonesia leverages AI to shape the future of finance, trade and digital inclusion A high-level focus group discussion organised by KEIND and TAB Global in Jakarta explored how artificial intelligence can support Indonesia’s econom... 2861
Opinion Apr 23 China and ASEAN: Win-win cooperation as neighbours President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia visit underscores growing China–ASEAN ties in trade, technology and culture, offering a model for cooperatio... 1043
Interviews Apr 16 Airwallex supports SME growth with scalable financial solutions Amid strong growth in Singapore, Airwallex helps local SMEs manage costs, expand into new markets and improve operational efficiency. Lucy Liu, presid... 2440
Interviews Apr 16 KB Kookmin strengthens custody leadership in South Korea through client-centric innovation and operational excellence KB Kookmin Bank outlines how it is enhancing its custody and services business through client-centric improvements, operational resilience and continu... 1356
Interviews Apr 14 Deutsche Bank strengthens APAC transaction banking franchise through client-centric innovation and disciplined growth Deutsche Bank outlines its strategy for sustainable growth in transaction banking across Asia Pacific and beyond, leveraging its European heritage, ex... 1624
Interviews Apr 11 HSBC Live+ targets lifestyle spends with overseas cashback benefits HSBC Singapore’s Live+ credit card focuses on the emerging affluent segment, offering high cashback and curated rewards in dining, shopping and ente... 1490
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... 2568
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, ... 2720
Institutional Awards Apr 07 UOB recognised as Best SME Bank in Singapore UOB, recognised as the Best SME Bank in Singapore at The Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2025, has a holisti... 1712
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... 1470
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... 725
Apr 02 HSBC Live+ recognised as best cash back credit card in Asia Pacific HSBC Singapore’s Live+ credit card, which was recognised as the Best Cash Back Card in Asia Pacific, stands out for its lifestyle benefits, high cas... 248
Opinion Apr 02 Klarna’s AI revolution: The future of an AI-driven bank The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with banks and fintechs integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency an... 2810
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’... 1049
Co-published Mar 31 GienTech powers global financial firms’ digital transformation with AI and next-generation infrastructure Kuang Wenchuan, President of GienTech Research Institute, explored how artificial intelligence and next-generation digital infrastructure like its ORI... 1908
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 ... 2123
Institutional Awards Mar 27 Vietcombank, VietinBank, Cake, BIDV and TPBank recognised for excellence in wealth management, SME banking, private banking, digital and social banking in Vietnam Vietcombank, VietinBank, Cake, BIDV and TPBank were recognised at The TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance and Technology Innovation Vietnam Awards... 924
Panel Discussion Mar 26 Building trust in digital finance through blockchain and tokenisation Tokenisation and blockchain are rapidly becoming transformative forces in finance, with the potential to enhance security, transparency and efficiency... 1249
Interviews Mar 26 Kata.ai expands conversational AI for financial services and beyond Indonesia’s Kata.ai evolves from a personal assistant app into a leading B2B conversational AI platform, offering multilingual voice, chat and digit... 1762
Panel Discussion Mar 25 How financial institutions can prepare for the quantum banking revolution Quantum computing promises unparalleled speed and power in risk modelling, data analysis and security. As this technology transitions to practical app... 1528
Opinion Mar 21 China's sci-tech stars hailed amid two sessions China's technological capabilities have been gaining attention, with noteworthy developments taking place at a rapid pace. As the third sessions of th... 819
News Analysis Mar 20 High-frequency banking powers seamless digital finance As the banking industry shifts to high-frequency interactions, AI, open banking and embedded finance drive real-time services, requiring financial ins... 1475
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 ... 2568
Opinion Mar 17 AI agents set to replace mobile banking apps Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon make mobile apps as outdated as bank branches after the first wave of digital innovation. Banks must streamlin... 1268
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... 2253
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... 2094
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... 904
Interviews Mar 11 MUFG’s path to innovation and resilience in APAC MUFG Bank is advancing its operations in the Asia Pacific region with a strategic vision focused on modernisation, collaboration and sustainability. B... 14843
Interviews Mar 06 How Techcombank is driving growth and innovation in Vietnam’s banking sector Techcombank reported a 20.3% increase in profit before tax for 2024, driven by strong credit growth, digital innovation and fee-based income. CFO Alex... 8051
Interviews Mar 06 Revolut expands in Singapore and Southeast Asia with wealth and multi-currency services Revolut is expanding beyond its roots in foreign exchange and payments to become a broader financial services provider. With a new robo-advisory servi... 4063
Site Visits Mar 05 The AI imperative - How banks can work with generative AI Preferred Networks, Japan’s largest AI unicorn, is at the forefront of artificial general intelligence. At the TAB Global Japan Innovation Study Tou... 2327
Interviews Mar 04 AmBank transforms with AI and analytics AmBank Malaysia is advancing its digital transformation with strategic investments in automation, AI and analytics under the stewardship of Elango Kup... 2855
Interviews Mar 04 TPBank accelerates growth through digital banking, AI and social banking initiatives Hoai Nam (James) Tran, head of digital banking at TPBank, discussed the bank’s digital- first strategy, social banking initiatives, the adoption of ... 4907
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.... 1498
Site Visits Feb 27 Innovation and leadership lessons from SoftBank and SBI SoftBank and SBI have emerged as powerful forces in financial and technological innovation. Their approaches to investment, digital transformation and... 3532
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... 717
Trendwatch Feb 24 Digital and retail banking trends in 2025 The digital and retail banking sectors continue to evolve, driven by innovation, rapid development and adoption of generative artificial intelligence ... 1716
Interviews Feb 24 SCB’s Mary Huen embodies visionary leadership in transforming times Standard Chartered Bank’s Mary Huen shared her strategic vision for driving growth, fostering innovation and navigating challenges in one of the wor... 5041
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... 1770
Conference Feb 21 Japan Banking Innovation Conference 2025 - Transforming finance through agentic AI, digital assets and quantum computing The Japan Banking Innovation Conference 2025, held at The Westin Tokyo, convened over a hundred senior banking executives, fintech leaders, policymake... 2788
Site Visits Feb 20 Exploring fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital innovation Day 3 of the Japan Innovation Study Tour delved into the convergence of fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital in... 1245
Site Visits Feb 19 Strategic investments drive customer-centric digital finance The second day of the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 provided an in-depth look at how Japan’s financial institutions are leveraging technology, st... 1131
Site Visits Feb 18 Advancing frontiers in fintech, AI, robotics and space exploration On Day 1, the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 opened with a welcome from tour hosts Foo Boon Ping, president and managing editor of The Asian Banker,... 850
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... 1312
Research Note Feb 03 RMB internationalisation gains strong momentum despite uncertainties The Global RMB Internationalisation Survey 2024 reveals that usage in cross-border trade has surged, accounting for over half of China’s cross-borde... 1216
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... 1546
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.... 2314
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.... 1751
Speech Jan 21 DeFi is setting new rules for the future of banking At FirstBank Fintech 6.0 Summit 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria in November, Emmanuel Daniel discussed the transformative impact of decentralised finance (DeF... 1927
Jan 20 Members Only Corporate treasurers and CFOs navigate financial uncertainty and transformation in 2025 Corporate treasurers and chief financial officers from multinational corporations and large enterprises share their outlook on the global and regional... 2167
Interviews Jan 16 TAIB aims to lead in inclusive and innovative digital products and services TAIB is looking to redefine financial services in Brunei through its customer-focused, Shariah-compliant, and technology-driven solutions.... 2695
Interviews Jan 16 Baiduri Bank aims to lead Brunei’s banking future through innovation Baiduri Bank CEO Ti Eng Hui shared how innovation, resilience and community engagement have driven the bank’s growth as it celebrates 30 years of em... 2299
Interviews Jan 16 Standard Chartered Hong Kong transforms client journeys with digital deposit and wealth solutions Standard Chartered Hong Kong’s Stephen Man, Alson Ho and Mona Sengupta discussed the bank’s ongoing journey of innovation across deposits and weal... 4294
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... 2779
Interviews Jan 14 Circle drives stablecoin adoption through interoperability and regulatory compliance Chan Yam Ki, vice president of strategy and policy at Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, emphasised how proactive regulato... 2699
Interviews Jan 04 BIDV drives retail banking growth through holistic transformation Nguyen Thi Quynh Giao, head of retail banking at BIDV, explained how the bank is driving growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, focus... 3954
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... 2581
Opinion Jan 04 Bridging two worlds: Why stablecoins can be the missing link Stablecoins bridge traditional banking and digital assets, enhancing cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and global trade while requiring robu... 2359
Interviews Jan 02 Boost Bank's CEO on bridging financial gaps in Malaysia Fozia Amanulla discusses Boost Bank's unique approach to digital banking and its commitment to serving underserved communities.... 3501
Co-published Dec 31 Cathay United Bank wins record number of awards in 2024 Cathay United Bank has been recognised with nearly 90 awards as of November 2024, underscoring its achievements in areas such as wealth management, d... 2783
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... 3747
Feature Dec 20 Scaling asset tokenisation and DLT in finance Asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology are reshaping finance by bridging traditional and digital markets. From Europe, Hong Kong, Singap... 2580
Speeches and Presentations Dec 18 The future of financial centres In his keynote at FinanceMalta Annual Conference 2024, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, discussed how global financial centres can shape ... 1738
Interviews Dec 11 CTBC aims to transform retail banking with sustainable, AI-enabled and customer-centric innovation CTBC Bank aims to redefine retail banking by leveraging generative artificial intelligence, championing sustainability, and tailoring services to dive... 3256
Interviews Dec 10 Exploring opportunities for Chinese enterprises in Latin America’s promising markets Panel discussion explores strategic investment opportunities in Latin American markets for Chinese enterprises, focusing on navigating complexities in... 1379
Rankings Dec 09 Vietcombank has demonstrated superior asset quality, robust profitability, and enhanced capitalisation Vietcombank was recognised as the Strongest Bank in Vietnam as part of the World’s 1000 Strongest Banks ranking. This ranking evaluates the largest ... 1937
Interviews Dec 09 HNB’s strategic vision to drive transformation, growth and industry leadership Damith Pallewatte, managing director/CEO of HNB, has charted a bold and ambitious course for the institution. Under his leadership, HNB is embracing ... 3724
Profile Dec 07 Samuel Yin, Taiwan’s business tycoon with a vision for social good Samuel Yin, the founder of Taiwan’s Ruentex Group, is not just a business tycoon but also one of the island’s most influential philanthropists.... 1207
Interviews Dec 05 Seylan Bank seeks to empower SMEs through digital innovation and financial inclusion Ranil Dissanayake, Deputy General Manager of Branch Credit, and Chaminda Senewiratne, Head of Digital Banking Channels at Seylan Bank, shared insights... 3167
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. ... 605
Interviews Nov 30 Shaping the future of finance through technology and innovation At Sibos 2024, discussions within the financial technology solution community focused on the adoption of ISO 20022, the growing integration of AI and ... 725
Interviews Nov 29 Paxos drives institutional stablecoin adoption with scalable solutions and ecosystems Ronak Daya, head of product at Paxos, explained how its latest stablecoin, the Global Dollar, and the Global Dollar Network aim to drive institutional... 2864
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... 4133
Interviews Nov 26 Sygnum sees acceleration in institutional digital asset adoption amid regulatory and infrastructural advancements Mathias Imbach, co-founder and Group CEO of Sygnum, outlines the company’s mission to become the most trusted digital asset institution, and the nex... 2191
Interviews Nov 26 Fenergo harnesses automation and artificial intelligence to strengthen compliance Cengiz Kiamil, managing director in Asia Pacific for Fenergo, a regulatory compliance solutions platform, discusses how the company leverages automati... 2161
Interviews Nov 25 Burnt Banksy - from burning NFT art to refining digital assets In a conversation with The Asian Banker founder Emmanuel Daniel, “Burnt Banksy”, who in 2021 set aflame a Banksy piece after tokenising it, talked... 3271
Interviews Nov 24 Canadia Bank balances prudence, innovation and community engagement amid market challenges Canadia Bank, under CEO Raymond Sia, is navigating Cambodia’s evolving financial landscape with a focus on stability, digital transformation, and co... 2815
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... 2237
Interviews Nov 20 StraitsX partners with Alipay+ and Grab to drive stablecoin payment adoption Liu Tianwei, co-founder and chief executive officer of StraitsX, and Kenny Chan, head of StraitsX, discuss how the company is advancing stablecoin ado... 3445
Sponsored Content Nov 20 Swift and Bottomline strengthen partnership to drive ISO 20022 migration and cross-border innovations Swift and Bottomline collaborate to streamline cross-border payments and help financial institutions meet upcoming ISO 20022 deadlines, reducing frict... 2757
Interviews Nov 18 How Temenos helps financial institutions integrate ESG standards and technology Kalliopi Chioti, Chief ESG Officer, and Frankie Wai, Business Solutions Director at Temenos, discussed the pivotal role of technology in helping banks... 2158
Interviews Nov 16 JP Morgan’s Kinexys scales blockchain for the future of finance Following the rebranding of Onyx to Kinexys, JP Morgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy to enhance asset tokenisation and distributed ledger te... 3613
Interviews Nov 15 Digital Asset scales commercialisation of asset tokenisation and DLT Yuval Rooz, co-founder and CEO of Digital Asset, discussed the company’s innovative approach to asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology... 2034
Interviews Nov 14 Libeara on democratising access to asset tokenisation Aaron Gwak, founder and CEO of Libeara, discussed how his SC Ventures-backed platform is advancing asset tokenisation, sharing its approach to bridgin... 2356
Interviews Nov 13 HSBC and Dandelion partnership elevates speed, transparency and cost-efficiency in cross-border payments In an interview at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, HSBC’s Nadeesha Senaratne and Dandelion’s Deepan Dagur, discussed their partnership’s ro... 16245
Interviews Nov 13 EMURGO’s Nikhil Joshi on institutional adoption, asset tokenisation, and Asia’s digital asset leadership Nikhil Joshi, COO of EMURGO, shares insights on how digital assets are evolving into mainstream finance, the pivotal role of asset tokenisation, and A... 2065
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. ... 3745
Interviews Nov 12 GitHub on responsible AI, bridging innovation and regulation As AI regulation intensifies globally, GitHub’s chief legal officer, Shelley McKinley, shares her insights on balancing innovation with regulatory f... 2268
Analysis Nov 12 How instant payment systems are redefining correspondent banking in Asia Pacific The proliferation of instant payment systems, along with the rising demand for real-time, transparent cross-border payments, is compelling corresponde... 3118
Interviews Nov 11 Euroclear investment poised to drive Marketnode’s expansion in digital asset distribution Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, shares insights into Euroclear’s strategic investment, MAS’s support for asset tokenisation, and how Marketnode’... 2448
Interviews Nov 08 ANEXT Bank’s journey to innovate for MSMEs In an exclusive interview, ANEXT Bank CEO Toh Su Mei discussed the bank's mission to reshape financial services for MSMEs in Singapore and beyond. ... 3370
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... 2135
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... 3984
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... 6306
Profile Nov 07 Cher Wang, Taiwan's tech titan and philanthropist powering change across borders Cher Wang, co-founder and chairperson of HTC Corporation and VIA Technologies, has not only revolutionised the technology industry but also made a las... 6328
Sibos Round Up Nov 07 Banks and corporates require new strategies to maintain growth Global supply chains for corporations and trade finance have been influenced by major global themes in recent years. ... 1616
Feature Nov 04 Rethinking global trade and supply chain finance Global trade is facing significant challenges as sanctions, tariffs, and shifting supply chains reshape the landscape. ... 2788
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... 4596
TABLive Oct 29 Sibos 2024 in Beijing marks strategic nexus for global finance and China's growing role Beijing took centre stage as the global financial community gathered for Sibos 2024, a milestone event that showcased China’s growing influence in i... 2902
TABLive Oct 28 HKEX’s strategy to help global clients navigate challenges and opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland markets At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Tae Yoo, managing director of global client development at HKEX, shared insights into how HKEX Group is addressing the evolv... 2894
Co-published Oct 28 Cathay United Bank seizes growth in Southeast Asia’s digital consumer finance markets Vietnam and Cambodia are key markets for digital consumer finance in Southeast Asia. Cathay United Bank is leveraging digital platforms and partnershi... 3929
Sibos Round Up Oct 24 BNY and Mizuho Bank forge collaboration to strengthen global trade services At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, BNY and Mizuho Bank jointly announced an agreement to collaborate on enhancing global trade services, further solidifying th... 1482
TABLive Oct 24 BNY and Mizuho Bank forge collaboration to strengthen global trade services At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, BNY and Mizuho Bank jointly announced an agreement to collaborate on enhancing global trade services, further solidifying th... 1586
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... 3925
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... 221266
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... 221266
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... 1271
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... 2598
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 SHRCB empowers local SMEs with digital financing and cross-border trade solutions In an interview at Sibos 2024, Xu Li, chairman of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB), and Huang Zhao, general manager of the bank’s trade financ... 1033
Site Visits Oct 19 Exploring AI's transformative impact on finance and technology in China On Day 2 of The Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024, delegates explored how artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, a... 2963
Site Visits Oct 17 China's AI innovation explores the intersection of finance, technology and regulation Day 1 of The Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024 provided delegates with an in-depth view of China’s advances in fintech, platform... 2498
Feature Oct 15 GoTyme Philippines enhances user engagement and retention Hybrid distribution with physical kiosk, payroll integration and strategic acquisitions drive user engagement and retention for the digital bank in th... 3973
Interviews Oct 15 Woori Bank private banking balances personalised wealth management and strategic growth Woori Bank seeks to distinguish itself in South Korea’s highly competitive private banking sector with its Two Chairs brand, that focuses on persona... 6389
Interviews Oct 14 Choudhry: “What will global banking regulation look like in a digital world?” In a conversation with Emmanuel Daniel, Moorad Choudhry stressed the need to simplify global banking regulations, particularly those from Basel, to b... 3819
Interviews Oct 11 Deutsche Bank’s ESG strategy advances sustainable supply chains and financial innovation Kamran Khan, Head of ESG for APAC & MEA at Deutsche Bank, discussed the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the... 4046
Interviews Oct 11 Doha Bank's strategic transformation and digital innovation Under new leadership, Doha Bank is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on digital innovation, customer experience, and environmental, s... 3746
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... 9072
Interviews Oct 08 Standard Chartered navigates digital innovation, sustainability, and resilient transaction finance Standard Chartered’s transaction banking leadership shared insights on how the bank is managing the challenges and opportunities posed by digital tr... 8573
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... 3043
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.... 2971
Interviews Oct 03 JP Morgan advances payment innovation with programmable payments, blockchain and AI JP Morgan is advancing global settlement by leveraging programmable payments, expanding the use of JPM Coin via its Onyx platform, employing AI to enh... 8344
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... 2571
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... 2871
Interviews Sep 30 Marketnode’s ambition to transform capital markets through blockchain Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, is driving the transformation of capital markets using blockchain technology, with a focus on overcoming regulatory c... 3436
News Analysis Sep 30 Mario Draghi calls for bold innovation and investment to boost EU's competitiveness Mario Draghi’s report outlines the challenges facing Europe’s competitiveness and the critical role banks must play in financing essential invest... 2760
Speeches and Presentations Sep 27 Philippines' digital transformation fuels financial growth and inclusion Leaders and regulators in the Philippine banking and finance industry convened at Finance Philippines 2024 held on 26 September to discuss the vital r... 5965
Co-published Sep 26 Cathay United Bank leads decarbonisation efforts in Asia Pacific CUB headlines the climate change imperatives in sustainable finance, driving green initiatives and net-zero targets aligned with global standards ... 3450
Interviews Sep 25 QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ... 3356
Co-published Sep 19 Standard Chartered elevates the mobile banking experience in Hong Kong with innovative features and advanced UI/UX The revamped mobile banking app, SC Mobile Next Gen, provides innovative features that address customer demands for intuitive navigation, streamlined ... 3649
Speeches and Presentations Sep 13 Indonesia charts path for financial sector deepening and resilience with Vision 2045 At The Asian Banker Finance Indonesia 2024, co-hosted with PERBANAS, Indonesian financial leaders outlined the ambitious Vision 2045.... 2810
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... 11837
News Analysis Sep 12 Quantum technology can revolutionise finance, but create new problems Quantum computing can transform financial services by improving computation, modelling, and risk management. However, it also poses cybersecurity risk... 5219
Panel Discussion Sep 12 North Asia’s global banks ponder AI, cloud, and resilience for a competitive edge As financial institutions in North Asia, covering Greater China, Japan and South Korea, confront demographic and economic challenges, they are leverag... 2432
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... 3079
Interviews Sep 10 CHID Bank modernises for Myanmar’s regulatory shift Soe Sandar Aung, head of core and digital banking at CHID Bank, discussed how the bank is updating its operations to meet new regulatory demands, focu... 3277
Interviews Sep 10 Barclays bolsters institutional payment processing in APAC with $1B infrastructure investments Barclays' $1 billion investment in global payment infrastructure aims to expand client access to local instant payment systems while enhancing cost-ef... 4514
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... 5953
Interviews Sep 03 East West Bank enhances digital systems Barani Sundaram, CTO of East West Bank, explained how the bank is modernising its core systems to improve customer service and operational efficiency,... 5651
Interviews Sep 03 J Trust Bank overhauls legacy system Cho Won June, director of information strategy and technology at J Trust Bank explained how the bank is tackling the challenges of outdated legacy sys... 3124
Interviews Sep 02 BNCTL upgrades to boost financial services Antonio Vitor, chairman and CEO of BNCTL, discussed the bank’s technology upgrades and how they are helping expand financial inclusion and drive gro... 3503
Panel Discussion Aug 29 Strategies for success: Insights from ASEAN’s financial leaders at the Temenos Regional Forum 2024 Banking experts from across ASEAN discussed the critical role of technology and regulation in modernising financial systems, strengthening consumer pr... 2555
Interviews Aug 28 Leo Koesmanto drives Bank Saqu’s digital banking journey in Indonesia Bank Saqu is modernising digital banking for solopreneurs and SMEs in Indonesia through innovative technology and customer-centric services... 4051
Interviews Aug 27 Chocolate Finance to simplify money management Walter de Oude, founder of Singlife, has launched Chocolate Finance, a platform aimed at optimising spare cash with competitive returns, user-friendly... 4799
Aug 26 Taiwan’s leading banks prioritise innovation, regional expansion, and sustainability Industry leaders convened at Finance Taiwan to discuss the future of digital finance, regional expansion strategies, and the integration of sustainabi... 2688
Interviews Aug 25 Art Outreach Singapore chairman Mae Anderson builds bridges between arts and community Mae Anderson, a lifelong advocate for the arts and visual literacy, has transformed Art Outreach Singapore into a pivotal force in the local arts scen... 2686
Feature Aug 22 Convergence of CeFi and DeFi set to revolutionise finance The fusion of centralised and decentralised finance offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and inclusivity... 3660
Co-published Aug 20 UOB integrates Citigroup in ASEAN’s largest data merger UOB’s acquisition of Citigroup’s ASEAN banking franchise, encompassing 2.4 million customers, marked a major expansion. Leveraging innovation and ... 5897
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.... 8279
Interviews Aug 12 Perbanas’ Anika Faisal discusses Indonesia's digital banking evolution Perbanas secretary general, Anika Faisal, highlighted the challenges and opportunities of digital banking in Indonesia, emphasising financial stabilit... 2937
Interviews Aug 12 SeaBank Indonesia achieves rapid profitability and growth SeaBank Indonesia's focus on retail banking has led to unprecedented growth and profitability, achieving in just 18 months after its product launch in... 10859
Interviews Aug 09 Bank BTPN’s Henoch Munandar prioritises sustainable financial inclusion and digitalisation in Indonesia Bank BTPN, under the leadership of president director/CEO, Henoch Munandar, focuses on sustainable financial inclusion and digital transformation to... 3733
Interviews Aug 09 Bank Aladin expands sharia-compliant digital financial services in Indonesia Bank Aladin aims to transform Indonesia’s banking landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative sharia-compliant financial solutions, emph... 7591
Interviews Aug 09 NETS’ Lawrence Chan wants to empower merchants and grow cross-border payments Lawrence Chan, Group CEO of NETS discussed the company's new merchant solutions such as Soft Point-of-Sale (SoftPOS) and outlined key initiatives plan... 4003
Interviews Aug 08 Allo Bank harnesses AI for strategic digital expansion Allo Bank is leveraging AI, strategic partnerships, and customer-centric products to drive growth and aim to accelerate its trajectory to profitabilit... 6024
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... 3524
Interviews Aug 02 DANA’s Sasono: “Differentiate between GenAI hype and fundamentals” Norman Sasono, chief technology officer (CTO) of Indonesia-based digital wallet and payment company, DANA... 6566
Opinion Aug 02 Revolut receives UK banking licence, but reasons to remain sceptical Revolut, a notable player in European fintech, received its UK banking licence on 25 July 2024. This has been widely celebrated by the international f... 5645
Current Account Jul 25 UOB and Woori Card partner to fuel ASEAN-Korea travel boom A new collaboration between UOB and Woori Card aims to capitalise on the growing travel market between ASEAN and South Korea... 3717
interviews Jul 23 Yaser Abu-Mostafa: “AI can unlock DNA secrets and more” Caltech professor Yaser Abu-Mostafa shared his vision of artificial intelligence unlocking the secrets of DNA and transforming healthcare with Emmanu... 3394
Interviews Jul 09 O-Bank aims to be Taiwan’s first digital-native bank by leveraging flexible core banking system Lichen Hung, O-Bank’s CIO, shared insights into the journey and motivations behind transforming a traditional banking institution into a leading dig... 3971
Interviews Jul 07 Tanoto Foundation Medical Philanthropy bridges funding gaps in medical research The Tanoto Foundation held its inaugural Medical Philanthropy Forum to award the first recipients of its Medical Research Fund grants.The event unders... 3390
Panel Discussion Jul 03 Balancing innovation and financial regulations in AI At the BIS Innovation Summit 2024 in May, HKMA’s Eddie Yue and Chia Der Jiun from MAS highlighted the balance between AI innovation and regulatory f... 2499
Interviews Jun 26 Celebrating 25 Years of The Asian Banker Summit Speech by Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong on 23 May... 2743
Speech Jun 25 Lord Chris Holmes: “Bridge innovation and resilience for future finance now” Holmes advocates for balancing financial innovation with resilience, emphasising regulatory sandboxes, AI's transformative role, and the need for adap... 2773
Interviews Jun 25 Cathay United Bank’s Singapore nexus fuels regional ambitions As Southeast Asia’s economic clout continues its inexorable rise, Cathay United Bank (CUB) is turbocharging its Singapore operations, establishing t... 4054
Interviews Jun 24 PVcomBank to reach five million customers in a year with AI Trinh Vinh Hien, chief technology and digital officer of Vietnam’s PVcomBank, and Ramki Ramakrishnan, managing director for Asia Pacific at Temenos,... 3067
editorial Jun 20 EastWest Bank’s hybrid strategy—digital transformation with a human touch EastWest Bank is embracing a hybrid strategy, integrating digital innovations with conventional banking services, to enhance customer experience and d... 9437
Interviews Jun 20 Baiduri Bank overhauls 17-year-old core banking system Baiduri Bank is modernising its core banking capabilities by implementing Temenos Transact, paving the way for enhanced digital services, streamlined ... 3707
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... 1649
Speech Jun 18 Carmen Chu: “HKMA’s balanced, risk-based regulation aligns with global standards” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has won the top prize for macroeconomic regulation, reflecting its commitment to upholding rigorous regulatory... 1664
Interviews Jun 18 MB Bank leapfrogs from two million to 15 million transactions per day MB Bank's long-standing partnership with Temenos has enabled its digital transformation, recently upgrading to the Java-based Tab J framework and scal... 4761
Interviews Jun 13 SHB streamlines technology adoption for swift market entry One of Vietnam‘s leading commercial banks, Saigon-Hanoi Bank, accelerates its digital evolution with cutting-edge banking solutions.... 3326
Speeches and Presentations Jun 12 What the industry can learn from Swiftonomics In his opening address at The Asian Banker Summit, Emmanuel Daniel urged the financial services industry to embrace transformative changes, drawing pa... 2991
Interviews Jun 12 HSBC Singapore to grow share of international wealth management customers HSBC Singapore is intensifying its focus on international wealth management, aiming to attract more affluent and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The ban... 4274
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... 2108
Co-published Jun 06 Cathay United Bank boosts ASEAN presence, strengthening global supply chains and regional integration Expanding beyond Taiwan, the bank will focus on ASEAN markets to bolster global supply chain resilience and regional economic integration, according t... 4841
Interviews May 30 GXBank’s Lai Pei Si: “We’re a motley crew of technologists and bankers with a clear purpose to build the bank forward” GXBank is the frontrunner in inclusive, technology-driven financial services in Malaysia. Its CEO Lai Pei Si discussed the bank’s journey since its ... 4708
Speeches and Presentations May 30 Tay Ah Lek of Public Bank receives the William ‘Bill’ Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement The William ‘Bill’ Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement was conferred on Tay Ah Lek, managing director and CEO of Public Bank, at The Asian Bank... 6319
Speeches and Presentations May 24 Innovation and resilience—What’s on the supervisors’ radar? In his opening keynote at The Asian Banker Summit 2024, Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, explored the dual imp... 3412
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... 10496
Interviews May 15 Raja Teh Maimunah: "AEON Bank blends heritage with Shariah-compliant innovation" As Malaysia embraces digital finance, AEON Bank's Raja Teh Maimunah, discusses the heritage and strategies shaping the nation’s first Shariah-compli... 3803
Interviews May 06 KAF powers up digital finance Malaysia’s KAF Investment Bank builds its new digital platform to bring Islamic banking up to date for a new age.... 5700
Interviews Apr 30 From banker to insurer - Dennis Tan’s transition to impacting lives at Prudential Singapore Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore, discussed the shifting concerns of customers post-pandemic towards personal well-being and financial security... 5714
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... 3515
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... 7140
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... 2644
Current Account Apr 23 MAS launches digital platform to fight money laundering and terrorism financing Singapore’s central bank has launched a platform that allows financial institutions to exchange customer information and flag suspicious activities ... 5226
Excerpt Apr 22 AEON Bank launches Malaysia’s first Shariah-compliant digital platform for underserved, tech-savvy customers Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank, provides insights into Malaysia's first Shariah-compliant digital bank, which is poised to transform banking. Wit... 3888
Opinion Apr 18 Is philanthropy flawed? Critiqued as a necessary but flawed response to societal issues, philanthropy stands as a mediator of wealth and persistent inequality, prompting a ne... 4054
Interviews Apr 15 Suresh Ramamurthi on AI in banking: “AI and tokenisation will drive financial revolution” NetXD chairman Ramamurthi discussed the evolving landscape of financial technology, focusing on the integration of AI, blockchain, and programmable le... 3007
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... 5455
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... 31130
Co-published Mar 25 Taikang Family Office: Wealth planning for UHNW clients that caters to their increasing lifespans Taikang’s adept grasp of ultra-high-net-worth clients’ lifelong needs has enabled it to create a seamless fusion of insurance, healthcare, and ass... 8745
Excerpt Mar 22 HSBC advocates diversified global investment portfolio with emphasis on ASEAN and Indian assets James Cheo, chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, discusses the evolving investment opportu... 7943
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... 10322
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... 7793
Trendwatch Mar 11 Unveiling the future of finance, embracing a new digital horizon TABInsights’ global benchmarks in retail and digital banks, and financial platforms, signal a significant shift towards digital transformations... 5453
Speeches and Presentations Mar 08 Digital Banking Annual Meeting 2024: Shaping the future through AI Industry leaders converged in Seoul to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and highlighted the imper... 1644
Speeches and Presentations Mar 08 Digital Banking Annual Meeting 2024: Shaping the future through AI Industry leaders converged in Seoul to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and highlighted the imper... 12587
Research Note Feb 28 Nominations are in for Retail Finance Leader of the Year 2024 in Asia Pacific TAB Global’s annual Retail Finance Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific award recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable banking and institut... 6048
Interviews Feb 28 Chairman of Korea Federation of Banks emphasises industry ethics and innovation Under chairman Cho Yong-byoung, the Korea Federation of Banks will focus on enhancing industry ethics and innovation, aiming to combat misrepresentati... 15116
Research Note Feb 26 Nominations are in for Global Retail Finance Leader of the Year 2024 TAB Global’s annual Retail Finance Leader of the Year award recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable banking and institutional transforma... 5544
Research Note Feb 22 Nominations are in for Digital Finance Leader of the Year 2024 TAB Global’s annual Digital Finance Leader of the Year award recognises one outstanding individual reshaping finance through innovation and inclusio... 5047
Excerpt Feb 22 The future of finance and innovation in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia Banque Saudi Fransi leaders Millaniyage Nuwan Perera and Ali Najim Alkhamis stressed Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives toward economic diversificat... 3738
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... 2588
Interviews Feb 20 Brankas' Mike Dickinson: “Our vision is to make modern financial services available to everyone” Mike Dickinson, COO and CPO of Brankas, emphasised the critical importance of consent and authentication in secure data exchange, highlighting the com... 1598
Excerpt Feb 20 HNB drives growth amid Sri Lanka's economic odds Hatton National Bank (HNB) defies Sri Lanka's macroeconomic constraints by delivering outstanding retail banking performance in 2023. Sanjay Wijemanne... 2917
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... 2709
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... 3888
Opinion Feb 14 A soft landing in 2024? The global market outlook for 2024 anticipates a rate cut, with diverging regional performances, broadened participation in the US market, and investi... 6758
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 $... 3819
Opinion Feb 13 SVB collapse sets off underwriting-risk alarm Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse continues to raise concerns in the echo chambers of the banking sector over slack lending practices and underwri... 3753
Interviews Feb 09 Emirates NBD's Bold Digital Transformation: Redefining Banking for the Digital Age Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer, outlines the bank's ambitious journey - from revamping its core infrastructure to cloud-native solutions ... 4438
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... 6560
Interviews Feb 06 UNO Digital Bank aims to simplify and elevate banking in the Philippines Senior executives of the bank discussed their advancements in the Philippines in line with their goal of providing a comprehensive financial services ... 3221
Trendwatch Feb 06 Banks will have to navigate new horizons in a changing world in 2024 The global banking industry faces a unique confluence of challenges and opportunities, shaped by evolving economic landscapes, technological innovatio... 5012
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... 22455
Interviews Feb 05 Bottomline's Eli Shoshani: “We must grasp how regulators and providers shape financial industry dynamics” Eli Shoshani, head for Asia Pacific at Bottomline Technologies, emphasised the rapid advancements and innovations in artificial intelligence and other... 2622
Obituary Feb 05 In memory of Wee Cho Yaw, chairman emeritus of UOB—embodied honour, enterprise, unity Wee, the respected honorary adviser of renowned Asian institution, United Overseas Bank, passed away at age 95 after a remarkable life in the industry... 4967
Excerpt Feb 02 Trust Bank aims to become fourth largest retail bank in Singapore Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail bank. Backed by Standard Chartere... 3593
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... 6355
Excerpt Jan 30 Late entrant Toss Bank leverages advanced tech to disrupt and lead Toss Bank, led by CEO Hong Min-taek, shakes up South Korea's digital banking scene with innovation, daily interest payouts, and efficiency, positionin... 7466
Interviews Jan 29 Paymentology’s Abe Smith: “We enable customers to go live in weeks” Cloud-based payments outperform legacy processors in terms of agility, enabling customers to launch new products in weeks. Paymentology co-founder Abe... 2551
Interviews Jan 27 Oxford Risk’s Pereira-Stubbs: “Emotional comfort in investing influences financial decisions” James Pereira-Stubbs, chief client officer at Oxford Risk, discussed the impact of behavioural finance, a domain where technology, psychology and fina... 1310
Excerpt Jan 26 OCBC blends innovation with security to enhance consumer experience Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, discussed how OCBC ... 3105
Opinion Jan 26 Managing transnational divorce in Singapore: Child custody, relocation, and family well-being The complexities of a transnational divorce in Singapore cannot be understated, especially when child custody, relocation, and financial responsibilit... 5650
Excerpt Jan 25 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments with innovative solutions. Ba... 2107
Interviews Jan 24 Circle’s Yam Ki Chan: “Stablecoins can reduce transaction time and cost for Asian businesses” Yam Ki Chan, vice president of strategy and policy at Circle, discussed the stablecoin landscape, and how Singapore is taking the lead on the fintech ... 2933
Risk Management Jan 22 Can Singapore’s banks keep up with money laundering tactics? The island’s strong reputation for financial integrity is under scrutiny due to recent money laundering cases, highlighting the need for more robust... 4069
Interviews Jan 19 TymeBank becomes South Africa’s first profitable digital bank The bank achieved profitability in less than five years, with co-founder and CEO Coen Jonker highlighting the company’s success in South Africa and ... 7360
Opinion Jan 18 High-stakes divorces: A comparative analysis of legalese and settlements in Singapore and UK Comparing divorce costs and spousal maintenance in Singapore and the UK, where expenses in one high-profile case rose to over $11.5 million, reveals d... 5399
Interviews Jan 17 Thunes’ Winter: “We want to make global payments as easy as sending a WhatsApp message” James Winter, senior vice president, Europe for global payments provider Thunes, talks about the company’s partnership with banks through a cloud-ba... 1447
Excerpt Jan 17 RHB Bank enhances ecosystem collaborations and segment synergies Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and a... 2217
Excerpt Jan 16 Hong Leong Bank focuses on personalised community banking Andrew Jong, managing director of personal financial services, and Kevin Ng, head of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking, talk about the b... 2337
Excerpt Jan 09 Minsheng bank uses robust risk management to raise customer confidence Huang Jin, general manager of wealth management and private banking at China Minsheng Bank, discussed the bank’s private banking strategies that emp... 2107
Co-published Jan 08 Banque Saudi Fransi boosts trade finance through partnerships and deal-structuring Driven by digital innovations and partnerships, Banque Saudi Fransi is proactively enhancing its role in trade finance to support Saudi Arabia’s shi... 4748
Interviews Jan 08 OKX Ventures’ Ren: “Our vision is on the long-term future of Web3” Jeff Ren, partner at OKX Ventures, recently shared his insights into the future of Web3 industry. OKX Ventures’ current portfolio contains 15 start-... 3715
Opinion Dec 27 Family office reports fail to address key concerns Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Citi reports highlight the rising importance of family governance, successions, and next-generation considerations in shaping ... 5391
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... 9446
Interviews Dec 14 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, highlighting the importance of regulat... 4067
Interviews Dec 13 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-one payment ... 3937
Excerpts Dec 04 Standard Chartered Brunei keeps focus on digitalisation and sustainability Aki Ismasufian, CEO of Standard Chartered Brunei, discusses the bank's focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and financial inclusion, empha... 2629
Excerpts Dec 02 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 banking system, emphasising imp... 2777
Interviews Dec 01 GXS Bank’s Ramaswami: “We are on track to profitability in 3-5 years” GXS Bank, backed by Grab Holdings and Singtel, operates in Singapore and Malaysia. Group CEO Muthukrishnan Ramaswami discussed how the digital bank mo... 3302
Excerpts Dec 01 ZA Bank targets underserved markets in HongKong to grow cross-border payments Wilson Chen, ZA Bank’s director of business in the Greater Bay Area, discusses the bank's success, fueled by its customer-centric approach, competit... 3642
Excerpts Nov 30 Ecobank Nigeria advances financial inclusion, and supports fintech and SMEs in the country Ecobank's head of consumer banking, Korede Demola-Adeniyi spearheads initiatives in SME, digital banking, and financial inclusion, empowers women entr... 5786
Interviews Nov 30 Nium’s Gandhi: “We are trying to change how payments work” Nium co-founder and COO Pratik Gandhi discussed the company’s global real-time payments expansion. Since acquiring its Australian licence seven year... 2209
Interviews Nov 23 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 commitment to organisational resilienc... 6484
Interviews Nov 22 Austrade’s Betty Sun-Lucas and SFA’s Shadab Taiyabi: “The Australia-Singapore connection offers numerous partnership and cross-selling opportunities” Betty Sun-Lucas of Austrade and Shadab Taiyabi of the Singapore FinTech Association delved into Project Lorikeet, explaining how this collaborative in... 1414
Interviews Nov 21 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 iPiD's pioneering role in scal... 1493
Interviews Nov 20 “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 infrastructure through a core banking ag... 4607
Opinion Nov 14 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 business infrastructure... 4333
Research Note Nov 07 Philippines can unlock wealth management by leveraging digitalisation, demographics The booming wealth management sector, driven by digitalisation and a youthful population, is primed for transformation, offering lucrative opportuniti... 7355
Research Note Nov 01 Hong Kong’s roadmap to promote fintech adoption HKMA’s Fintech Promotion Roadmap developed with industry stakeholders aims to drive fintech adoption and spark discussions among banks and fintech c... 14894
Co-published Nov 01 CIB and Huawei: Co-constructing digital infrastructure of the future Huawei’s digital solution reshapes CIB’s data infrastructure, enhancing data processing capabilities, strengthening security, diversifying managem... 3227
Opinion Oct 25 Choosing the right jurisdiction for high-net-worth divorces: A look at Singapore's appeal In a world where wealth attracts wealth, the location of divorce proceedings can make a significant difference. Joesphine Chong and Kym Anstey discuss... 4002
Opinion Oct 25 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 careful planning, such transac... 3752
Post Event Report Oct 20 Rapid innovation, market-leading propositions in Malaysian financial services At Finance Malaysia 2023, senior executives in financial services discussed digital transformation and sustainable innovation in line with the Financi... 5587
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... 6241
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... 5024
Speech Oct 19 Some lessons for crisis management from recent bank failures Speech by Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), at the meeting on banking supervision of the Association... 3289
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... 3145
Interviews Oct 09 360tf enables trade finance globally With an extensive background in the trade finance and transaction banking industry with institutions such as Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and Citi, CEO Vi... 5477
Current Account Oct 09 Hyper-personalisation is changing the banking experience The banking industry is using AI and data strategies to meet customer preferences focusing on digital culture, secure operations, and partnerships to ... 6122
Sibos Round Up Oct 04 ANZ's Janakiraman: "The future of payment infrastructure would be driven by tokenisation" ... 2494
Excerpts Oct 03 Security Bank elevated retail banking through digitalisation and fintech collaboration Rahul Rasal, head of retail banking at Security Bank, is driving the bank's growth in retail banking and its transition to a digital, open-banking fut... 5173
Opinion Sep 28 Guiding family business transitions means navigating complex scenarios Business and legacy families as well affluent individuals face a plethora of transition scenarios where meticulous planning, adaptability, and communi... 4911
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 ... 6546
Excerpts Sep 26 StanChart Ghana invests in digital tech to boost retail business Standard Chartered Ghana adopted a new business strategy to improve customer service and promote digital platform usage... 7136
Interviews Sep 22 Shaping ASEAN’s financial landscape: A conversation with Wee Ee Cheong, CEO of UOB In this interview, Wee Ee Cheong, deputy chairman and CEO of United Overseas Bank, a leading Singapore bank with a major presence in ASEAN, shares ins... 15236
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... 3910
Speeches and Presentations Sep 21 Navigating new frontiers for finance and sustainability in the metaverse The metaverse, once the stuff of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a reality with profound implications for the financial services industry and oth... 5413
Current Account Sep 13 LHB bridges investment and advisory services gap for younger customers Despite being a small bank, Thailand’s LH Bank has become a prominent player in investment and advisory services for the young, digital-savvy and af... 5215
Research Note Sep 12 Promising AI companies poised to transform financial services Generative AI is emerging as a game-changer, with new developments from the most promising companies in the field pushing its use... 7724
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... 3048
Panel Discussion Aug 07 Banks aim for seamless global payments with ISO 20022 and technology integration Opening up payment systems for wider usage and standardising with ISO 20022 will achieve speed, security, transparency and traceability in cross-borde... 8390
Opinion Aug 05 Green policy caused Europe’s energy crisis The energy crisis in Europe exposed risks of reliance on renewables, imported gas, and lack of energy diversification... 12282
Opinion Jul 27 Pitfalls in ‘people-pleasing’ in wealthy families and financial advisories In the world of the wealthy, people-pleasing is common across family, staff, advisors and communities, but its adverse effects on personal growth, fam... 8849
Opinion Jul 27 Why wealth categories matter Whether self-made, inherited, or both, individuals and families with substantial fortunes get categorised according to their wealth within the financi... 32771
Panel Discussion Jul 27 ChatGPT’s impact on finance Panellists discussed ChatGPT and AI in data analytics, core banking systems, the cloud, customers and products, watching over biases and limitations a... 5309
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... 3466
Speech Jul 24 NatWest’s Howard Davies: “The rise of neobanks, fintechs and AI challenges traditional banking” Howard Davies, chairman of National Westminster Group, delivered an insightful speech at The Asian Banker Future of Finance Summit held in Bangkok, Th... 4319
Opinion Jul 13 China’s ultra-wealthy face heightened succession stakes China’s ultra-wealthy individuals seek to ensure the longevity of their families, businesses, and activities, as the stakes around succession in thi... 11274
Panel Discussion Jul 13 Financial experts analyse US bank runs and regulatory mitigation strategies The Future of Finance Summit 2023 set off at a lively pace with a deep dive into the US bank runs that rattled the banking industry earlier this year,... 4652
Panel Discussion Jul 12 Barney Frank: Regulators unaware of risk of Signature Bank’s imminent failure Signature Bank’s collapse highlights the need for reforms to address liquidity, regulate cryptocurrencies, and protect depositor interests... 3753
Jun 21 BCA’s Setiaatmadja bolsters CASA to establish APAC’s strongest funding base Jahja Setiaatmadja, TAB Global’s 2023 CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific, leveraged the bank’s strong deposit base, adopted new technologies for cust... 7519
Jun 20 Bill Winters leads StanChart’s strategic shift, refocusing on Asia for profitability and market share Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, has been recognised as the inaugural Global CEO of the Year at the Leadership Achievement Awards 2023. Winter... 9824
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... 12859
Interviews Jun 08 CIMB Niaga leverages digital banking for growth Budiman Tanjung, chief of network and digital banking at Bank CIMB Niaga, shares how its retail banking business benefitted from rising interest rates... 6804
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... 5131
Excerpts Jun 01 Minsheng Bank strengthens risk management to target SME segment Gao Yingxin, chairman of China Minsheng Bank, met with Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, to discuss the bank’s development and its futur... 4338
Excerpts May 30 KorFin focuses on digital innovation and job creation South Korea’s private fintech alliance envisions a competitive fintech industry that creates quality jobs and provides innovative services... 3405
Excerpts May 30 GLN adds Saipan to cross-border QR payment ecosystem GLN’s portfolio of mobile payment services spans developed and emerging-market economies in the US Pacific territory of Saipan, and Asia... 3855
Excerpts May 30 Hana Bank adopts digital-first mindset to fend off competition Hana Bank stays ahead of fintech players and digital-only banks by strengthening its own digital capabilities, and broadening its spread of online pro... 3190
Excerpts May 30 Shinhan bullish on Shinamon metaverse platform Shinhan Bank, one of South Korea’s oldest banks, has been actively promoting digital transformation and innovation, premiering metaverse initiative ... 4029
Excerpts May 30 KB Financial aims to expand global CIB business KB Financial’s success in the corporate and investment banking space can be attributed to its reorganisation efforts since 2018... 7143
Excerpts May 27 Sacombank partners Temenos to stay ahead of digitally-savvy customers Sacombank implements Temenos Infinity to provide composable banking services and elevate the omnichannel experience for users... 5532
Interviews May 23 Signature Bank shutdown explained Author Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, ignited a lively discussion with former US congressman Barney Frank and SC Ventures head Alex Man... 9910
May 22 FSTB’s Joseph Chan: “Hong Kong will remain the family office hub in Asia” Hong Kong has started to regain its position as Asia’s wealth management hub despite the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a... 11614
May 19 DIFC’s Salmaan Jaffery: “Family Wealth Centre aims to capture the inflow of $8 trillion in private wealth” The Dubai International Financial Centre, home to 330 asset and wealth companies and 55,000 wealthy individuals, aims to develop Dubai as a centre for... 12146
May 05 Technology, the game changer in climate-risk disclosure by companies seeking ESG investors The lack of a global standard for disclosure for companies reporting climate-related risks and opportunities have led central banks to propose technol... 9101
Co-published Apr 29 AmBank deploys RPA for substantial operational and frontline advantage Iswaraan Suppiah, AmBank’s group chief operating officer and Aaron Loo, managing director of retail banking, share how the bank’s centre of excell... 4713
Co-published Apr 28 AmBank brings digital onboarding to small businesses Iswaraan Suppiah, AmBank’s group chief operating officer and Aaron Loo, managing director of retail banking, discuss the bank’s AmAccess Biz digit... 13089
Excerpts Apr 28 CMB Wealth records $515 billion in assets under management CMB Wealth, the asset management subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, has become China’s largest in just three years, generating over four million tr... 2493
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... 3138
Opinion Apr 10 Risk appetites rise at family offices around the world Family offices and ultra-high-net-worth families have been cautious with their investments in the past two years but the gloves are coming off, with m... 9618
Interviews Apr 05 Stanchart nexus partners AWS and Indonesia’s e-commerce giant Bukalapak to launch first BaaS platform Kelvin Tan of Standard Chartered Bank and Peter Murray of Amazon Web Services discussed the launch of BukaTabungan, the digital bank partnership with ... 6642
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 ... 11433
Current Account Mar 31 SVB failure brings into sharp focus the importance of asset and liability committees In the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, we look at the role of an asset and liability committee at a bank and the lessons that can be lear... 5438
Rankings Mar 30 Kasikornbank’s K PLUS records more than 19 million users or 17% growth in 2022 K PLUS grew its user base by 17% from 17.3 million to 19.7 million between 2021 and 2022, with financial transactions growing 41% in comparison to 202... 11498
Co-published Mar 28 Will digital banks disrupt industry with lower cost-to-serve? Even as new digital players offer cheaper ways to onboard customers, incumbent banks continue to hang their innovation and investment on antiquated ar... 6780
Excerpts Mar 28 Thailand’s National ITMX-PromptPay could have the most real-time cross-border payment linkages in the world Today, National ITMX and PromptPay have established cross-border real-time QR payments with six countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Sing... 12264
Rankings Mar 28 Ping An Bank leads digital peers in channel integration, personalisation and design Banks strengthen digital banking capabilities by enhancing the user interface and user experience design, automation and digitalisation... 30047
Co-published Mar 24 Ping An Bank strengthens financial inclusion with Smart Banking 3.0 Smart Banking 3.0 addresses financial pain points such as higher entrance threshold, lengthy procedures, and expensive borrowing felt by underserved s... 15663
Co-published Mar 21 Standard Chartered tackles supply chain adversities through partnerships and technology As corporates diversify their supply chain sourcing, there is a rapid shift in how banks are meeting their procurement and financing needs through inn... 5560
Current Account Mar 17 US Treasury promises full access to SVB deposits, no bailout US financial regulators have announced damage-control measures for the Silicon Valley Bank crisis. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen promised that there... 2125
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... 7498
Opinion Mar 09 International Women’s Day - why I look forward to the day when we won’t need a day Women are recognised for their contribution to society on International Women's Day but inequality still exists, especially in Asia Pacific where wome... 6694
Feb 27 Joe Studwell, author of How Asia Works: “US and China can be sources of capital for Africa” Joe Studwell, author of the book How Asia Works, shared his insights on the development of economies in Asia, China and Africa with The Asian Banker... 6747
Co-published Feb 22 Ping An Bank achieves 28% three-year CAGR for its inclusive SME loan balance, serving more than 1 million MSME customers Ping An Bank uses financial technology to create smart and inclusive products for traditionally underserved small businesses... 5002
Feb 18 How Singapore is shaping the future of digital money Singapore offers glimpses into the future of digital currencies and payment infrastructures that will enable instant, intelligent and more efficient r... 8314
Opinion Feb 17 Global growth in Ijarah and lease financing Ijarah is a type of financing in Islamic banking that allows a client to use bank-owned assets or property for a specified period in exchange for rent... 9399
Co-published Feb 16 Personalisation at scale key to sustaining profitability of digital-only businesses The financial services industry in Southeast Asia has seen the entry of standalone challenger digital banks, and while incumbents are competing by inv... 5814
Research Note Feb 14 Malaysian banks prepare for digital-only peers and future The imminent entry of digital-only banks will further accelerate the digitalisation of the Malaysian financial industry. However, incumbents that are ... 22089
Interviews Feb 13 A ‘phygital’ approach and innovative digital solutions power HDFC Bank’s branch banking Arvind Vohra, country head of retail branch banking at HDFC Bank explained how the bank’s service-first culture and analytics-led value proposition ... 7547
Sibos Round Up Feb 06 Temenos' Fennell: “Cloud infrastructure drives strong appetite for buy now, pay later” Mick Fennell, business line director for payments at Temenos discussed how they grow and address issues in the payments business and how the pandemic ... 2217
Sibos Round Up Feb 01 ANZ's Janakiraman: “Our three focus areas are emerging payment technologies, digital assets and currencies, and data” Hari Janakiraman, head of industry and innovation, transaction banking at ANZ talked about three distinct but interlinked areas that are needed to f... 2757
Sibos Round Up Jan 30 StanChart's Fehr: “Deep-tier financing needed for huge growth in supply chain platform” Kai Fehr, global head of trade and working capital, Standard Chartered Bank talked about trade platforms and how marketplaces are transforming supply ... 2556
Sibos Round Up Jan 29 Finastra's Rodrigues: “By 2025, 26% of all small business financing will be through Banking as a Service channels” Barry Rodrigues, Finastra discusses how consumers’ and corporates’ access to financial services through multiple channels in addition to banks’ ... 2382
Sibos Round Up Jan 26 StanCharts's Panaino: “Payment done by digital currency in a regulated framed environment is fully good” Philip Panaino, global head of cash management of Standard Chartered talked about the opportunities in the banking industry in this digital world. In ... 2932
Co-published Jan 25 Ping An’s cloud-native technology accelerates digital transformation and Smart Bank implementation By the end of 2021, 28% of Ping An Bank’s applications, some 1,700, had been built based on a new cloud- native platform... 7425
Sibos Round Up Jan 23 Thought Machine's Clarke-Walker: “Product breadth is crucial to growth of digital banks” Travers Clarke-Walker, chief marketing officer of Thought Machine, talks about the company's involvement in the growth of digital banks in the region ... 2105
Sibos Round Up Jan 18 WadzPay's Parv Aggarwal: “We allow anyone to pay for anything with anything” Parv Aggarwal, head of partnerships at WadzPay, talks about the company's mission to integrate payments between the physical currency world and the me... 5024
interviews Dec 22 TPBank's Tran: “One million of our new customers are from third-party platforms” James Tran, digital bank centre head, TPBank, highlighted that the bank's digital transformation is made possible by shifting to a digital-focused bus... 8260
Obituary Dec 19 In memory of Teh Hong Piow - A visionary and disciplined leader The founder and chairman emeritus of Public Bank, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow, passed away at 92. He dedicated himself to building a strong ... 5014
interviews Dec 14 VPBank differentiates with segment-based digital bank propositions Giang Pham, director of VPBank’s digital banking service centre, discussed how VPBank’s digital-only bank implementation reflects its “business ... 10701
Interviews Dec 14 Baiduri Bank's Ti Eng Hui: “We're investing in a new core banking platform for the future” Ti Eng Hui, CEO of Brunei-based Baiduri Bank Group described how its new core banking system will position it for the future by simplifying IT operati... 5038
Current Account Dec 05 NAB hatched Hive for efficient MSME payment service National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the leading business banks in Australia, launched Hive, a merchant portal. It will invest $100 million over the ... 5135
Sibos Round Up Nov 29 Modernising payment infrastructure as digital volumes surge Against a backdrop of legacy technology challenges and surging real-time payment volumes, the pressure for the industry to collectively upgrade the ex... 4629
Co-published Nov 28 Mox Bank improves core banking through modern technology stack and API-first solution engine The bank partnered with Thought Machine’s Vault to launch a greenfield, cloud-native digital bank offering multiple retail products, leveraging a mi... 10510
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... 3728
Interviews Nov 17 SC Venture’s Alex Manson: “We set out to rewire the DNA of banking” Alex Manson, head of the fintech investment and venture arm of Standard Chartered Bank, talked about how SC Ventures is out to transform the role of b... 6139
Interviews Aug 19 Kilde’s Radek Jezbera: “BNPLs are misunderstood, the unit economics works” Radek Jezbera, co-CEO of alternative investment platform Kilde discussed the performance of private debt instruments against publicly traded assets an... 5751
Press Release Aug 09 Atul Jain built Deutsche Bank as a top trade finance institution in Asia Pacific Atul Jain, global co-head for trade finance and lending of Deutsche Bank was recognised as Transaction Finance Person of the Year for his transformati... 7663
Press Release Jul 29 Chartsiri Sophonpanich positioned Bangkok Bank as leading corporate lender in ASEAN Chartsiri Sophonpanich, president of Bangkok Bank, was recognised as Best Bank CEO in Thailand 2022 for positioning the bank as a top corporate lender... 6284
Press Release Jul 29 Tan Kong Khoon guided transformation of HLFG into a leader of digital and sustainable finance in Malaysia Tan Kong Khoon was awarded Best CEO while Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) was recognised as Best Managed Bank in Malaysia for steering the bank’s ... 6508
Jul 29 Nestor Tan strengthened BDO Unibank’s leading wealth management and digital capabilities in the Philippines Nestor V. Tan, president and CEO, BDO Unibank led the bank to become an industry leader and strengthened the bank through key initiatives covering wea... 13274
Press Release Jul 29 Raymond Sia reinforced Canadia Bank's status as top SME and consumer bank in Cambodia Raymond Sia, CEO and board director of Canadia Bank was recognised as Best Bank CEO 2022 for strengthening the bank’s position as the top SME and co... 8922
Profile Jul 29 Supaneewan Chutrakul bolsters KASIKORNBANK’s market position and profit through customer-centric implementations Supaneewan Chutrakul, executive vice president of KASIKORNBANK, increased the bank’s retail profit, and bolstered the bank’s market position throu... 3087
Jul 29 Abdul Farid Alias consolidated Maybank’s dominant position and advanced the development of Malaysia’s banking industry Recently retired Maybank Group CEO Abdul Farid Alias was recognised for his lasting contribution to its reorganisation and consolidation as the larges... 3735
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... 4142
Interviews Jul 08 Alejandro McCormack: “N1CO, first digital bank in El Salvador” Alejandro McCormack, COO and executive director of N1CO discussed with Emmanuel Daniel how N1CO, a digital bank in El Salvador is leading the financia... 22078
Interviews Jul 07 GCash's Martha Sazon: “We became profitable three years ahead of target” Martha Sazon, president and CEO of Mynt/GCash, discussed the rapid growth of the fintech company, how being cloud native helped it be... 22567
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... 14063
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... 10429
Interviews Jun 03 YGG's Gabby Dizon: "Gamers earn crypto assets with value in the real economy" Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about how YGG and the gaming industry adopted blockchain technology and... 12654
Research Note May 26 Global Top 100 Digital-only Banks Ranking - No easy path to profitability WeBank of China, Ally Bank in the US, and the retail arm of ING Group, topped The Asian Banker's inaugural global ranking of leading digital banks. ... 48474
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. ... 20978
Sponsored content May 01 Mobile payments to overtake cards by 2024 The COVID pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital transactions and mobile payments, including the use of digital cards. With enhanced securit... 28446
Sponsored content May 01 Why most financial organisations are still not run as true data businesses The ability to innovate and evolve into the more agile, analytical, customer-centric, and profitable financial services organisation (FSO) of tomorrow... 11224
Apr 21 Big tech credit expected to reach $1 trillion by 2023 Digital and incumbent banks face growing threats from big tech and payment platforms that are evolving into full-scale financial services players. La... 12623
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,... 37093
Apr 18 BNPL to lose $5.2 billion in Asia Pacific by 2025 Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes in Asia Pacific lag behind other markets in usage and profitability despite early investor excitement over this late... 36435
Speeches and Presentations Apr 02 Mox’s Barbaros Uygun: “Refrain from tech innovation as a primary goal" Barbaros Uygun, CEO, MOX Bank, in his keynote speech at The Asian Banker Finance Vietnam 2022, shares the story of how Mox became a leading digital ba... 35233
Profile Apr 01 Mashreq’s Fernando Morillo: “About 92% of our core banking systems are in the cloud” Mashreq Bank’s group head of retail banking, Fernando Morillo, spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about leveraging cloud-based infrastructure to grow its co... 9778
Interviews Mar 29 Ukraine’s ambassador Zelenko: “Financial services community can contribute to stopping Russia's war” Ukrainian ambassador Kateryna Zelenko, in an exclusive conversation with The Asian Banker's Emmanuel Daniel and Mathew Welch discussed the implication... 33792
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... 18805
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... 6775
Perspectives Mar 01 Banks face escalating battle in fight against digital fraud With the proliferation of digital frauds in consumer and corporate banking, innovative mechanisms beyond bolstering the security of digital banking ar... 9376
Current Account Feb 24 EU leaders condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine as they line up further sanctions European leaders condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine, plan further sanctions while global markets plummet in the wake of attack.... 2386
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 ... 22727
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... 5286
interviews Feb 11 GCEX’s Holst wants to replicate Saxo model for crypto brokers Lars Holst, founder and CEO of GCEX, and Dusan Stojanovic, founding partner of TGV, discussed with Emmanuel Daniel the business model of the UK based ... 22174
Research Note Feb 10 Continued innovation in DeFi and CeFi underpins future of cryptos The continuous expansion of the crypto market and the innovations it promises have been closely watched by the financial services industry, particular... 23123
interviews Jan 28 Ambitions of MAS’ first licensed crypto payments player Eric Barbier, founder and CEO, TripleA, speaks with Emmanuel Daniel, founder, about receiving the first crypto payments licence from the Monetary Auth... 15578
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... 18371
Datafiles Jan 25 Are billionaires doing enough to save the planet? The United Nations (UN) Emissions Gap report states that the richest 1% account for 15% of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The world’s ri... 5469
interviews Jan 21 Climate change is a threat multiplier that exasperates the challenges Africa already faces Industry experts highlighted the importance of sustainability in the African continent and touched base on key trends and initiatives during this year... 2448
interviews Jan 11 Alex Bank’s Simon Beitz: “We focus on a higher margin for risk opportunities in consumer finance” Simon Beitz, founder and CEO and Craig Fenwick, co-founder and CFO at Alex Bank share their business model, strategic plans for future growth and how ... 17971
interviews Jan 10 Crypto experts on regulatory compliance and building trust in the industry Eric Anziani, COO of Crypto.com, and Anson Zeall, founding chairman of IDAXA joined Emmanuel Daniel, founder, in a wide ranging conversation to share... 995
interviews Jan 10 Gunung Capital’s Kimin Tanoto: “China will lead in the fight to lower carbon emissions in the whole of Asia” At the backdrop of the Glasgow Climate Pact, Kimin Tanoto and Kelvin Fu of Gunung Capital, shared how they are supporting portfolio companies to lower... 6040
interviews Jan 07 Creation Investments’ Patrick Fisher: “Blockchain technology has a great role to play in assigning land rights” Patrick Fisher of Creation Investments Capital Management discusses the increasing financial inclusion opportunities in the emerging markets, how the ... 4670
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. ... 28005
Opinion Dec 31 Business leaders must clean up quickly to cash in on COP26 While there was disappointment that delegates at the Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow did not do more to mitigate climate change, COP26 en... 3232
interviews Dec 23 BSP's deputy governor Tangonan on financial inclusion, digital transformation, CDBCS and new payments infrastructures Mamerto Tangonan, deputy governor of BSP, discussed the latest developments in the Philippine’s journey to digitalising its financial ecosystem. He ... 19424
Dec 22 Maitri Asset Management’s Tibrewal: “Sustainability is in its nascent stage in Asia” Manish Tibrewal, CEO of Singapore-based wealth manager Maitri Asset Management, discussed the ever-expanding wealth management industry landscape that... 3336
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... 30028
interviews Dec 15 Ex-TMRW head Dennis Khoo on driving digital transformation Dennis Khoo, author and former UOB TMRW head, in this wide-ranging interview discussed the lessons from setting up one of the first digital banks in ... 26858
Current Account Dec 06 Grab’s value drops post merger despite leading presence in Southeast Asia Grab's listing fulfils a key milestone for the platform’s early investors. However, a 12% drop in market value on its first trading day resembles Pa... 7260
Sibos Round Up Dec 02 In conversation with StanChart's David Whiteing on technology, innovation, regulatory compliance and operational resilience David Whiteing, chief operating officer at Standard Chartered, discusses the bank’s digital transformation, its various digital platforms and partne... 25897
Research Note Dec 02 Blockchain to support better governance as sustainability funds increase The push for climate change considerations puts pressure on financial services companies to develop and use advanced technologies such as blockchain t... 12768
interviews Dec 01 Ishk Tolaram’s Nanwani and Aswani: “Effective collaboration will deliver value over the long term” Ishk Tolaram Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tolaram Group, aims to empower children and facilitate learning through inquiry. The foundation part... 4748
Sibos Round Up Nov 30 In conversation with DBS’ Tan Su Shan on recharging global finance Tan Su Shan, group head of institutional banking at DBS, discusses DBS’ digital transformation story, the evolution of its financial ecosystem to ad... 32486
Current Account Nov 27 DBS faces supervisory action after worst online outage DBS experienced outages to its online banking services from 23 to 24 November, the second extensive disruption to its digital services in over a decad... 6479
Opinion Nov 24 Wealthiest 10% are responsible for half of global carbon emissions With the UN Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow focusing on countries and companies taking action to mitigate climate change, individuals mig... 2202
Nov 22 "Crypto regulation must stay ahead of innovation" J. Christopher Giancarlo, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman and author of “CrypotoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money”, spea... 24143
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... 8105
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... 28717
Opinion Nov 18 FS-ISAC’s Barel: “Intelligence sharing is critical to manage third-party cyber risks” Several high-profile attacks in the last year have highlighted the risk of cyberattacks on third-party vendors to financial firms, their customers and... 9611
interviews Nov 16 Sacombank’s Nguyen Duc Thach Diem: “Our transaction points can now offer business consulting to SMEs” In this Leadership Perspective Series, Nguyen Duc Thach Diem, CEO at Sacombank, discussed how digital transformation creates a resilient organisation ... 8516
interviews Nov 15 Challenges to China's market reform model Isabella Weber, author of “How China Escaped Shock Therapy”, discusses China’s journey to a market economy. She explains the dual price mechanis... 23608
Research Note Nov 15 China signals orderly distribution of distressed real estate assets With 41% of China's $45 trillion in banking assets and 27% of its $30 trillion in loans exposed to the property market, authorities are likely to init... 6924
Current Account Nov 12 Alibaba and JD.com posted record Double 11 sales of $139 billion despite tech crackdown Alibaba and JD.com continue to set new sales records during the Double 11 shopping event, although growth decelerated amid China’s slowing economy a... 7369
News Analysis Nov 11 Techcombank partners with AWS in cloud migration Techcombank partnered with cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services to enhance the bank’s cloud capabilities and to promote cloud adoption in Vi... 7922
Sibos Round Up Nov 11 Temenos’ Becker: “There needs to be a transition plan from the infrastructure support now to the next generation” David Becker, managing director Asia at Temenos, shared his perspectives on the emerging key technology trends, how banks need to focus on building th... 20087
interviews Oct 29 China's economic policy makers Top policy advisor, Huang Yiping explains the history and direction of China’s economic policies.... 22766
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... 27458
Awards Ceremonies Oct 20 Taiwan Awards 2021 E.SUN Bank, CTBC Bank, HSBC (Taiwan), Taipei Fubon Bank and Bank SinoPac won at The Asian Banker Taiwan Awards programme. 71 shortlisted applications ... 7170
interviews Oct 14 PermataBank’s Salimin: “Banks were pushed over the technology edge” Abdy D. Salimin, chief information officer and director of technology and operations, PermataBank, highlighted the opportunities in digital transforma... 8509
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... 10241
interviews Oct 01 CCU.ai's Romain Nouzareth: “Crypto blockchain is greener and smarter than "old" financial system Romain Nouzareth, CEO and chairman of CCU.ai, a Quebec-based cryptocurrency miner, discussed its recent listing on the Toronto's TSX Venture Exchange ... 17957
Datafiles Sep 30 US and Chinese cities lead global fintech hub rankings In the recently released Global Fintech Hub Report 2021, Beijing was named the best fintech hub, followed by San Francisco, New York, Shanghai, Shenzh... 12275
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... 26685
Current Account Sep 23 Polluting companies use transition bonds to move to a greener future The commitment from high-emission companies to raise capital to fund environmentally sustainable projects is expected to bear fruit in 2021, marking t... 4868
Co-published Sep 20 CCB posts strong performance in H1 2021 with $4.6 trillion growth in assets CCB president, Wang Jiang, attributed the strong results to the bank's digital financial inclusion, fintech and green finance initiatives.... 12359
interviews Sep 10 AirCarbon’s Thomas McMahon: “Carbon trading is not borderless” AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) founder and CEO Thomas McMahon stressed the need for transparent pricing and a marketplace for all related industries to grow... 13535
interviews Sep 07 Richard Sandor: Creating a market to fund climate change American Financial Exchange (AFX) founder and chairman Richard Sandor in this wide-ranging conversation with Emmanuel Daniel, founder, talked about th... 27471
interviews Sep 01 Hong Leong’s Fuda: “Digital has forever transformed the business model” In this Leadership Perspective series, Domenic Fuda, group managing director and CEO at Hong Leong Bank (HLB), discussed the bank’s innovative produ... 8568
Speeches and Presentations Aug 27 On technology, skills and innovation in China: The next lap TAB chairman and founder Emmanuel Daniel was invited by the Nanjing Jiangbei government to speak at their "Yangtze River New Finance" Digital Economy ... 8513
interviews Aug 24 Room to Read’s Wood: “Young women from developing countries see wage increases of up to 20% for every year of education” Twenty-one years ago, John Wood founded Room to Read, an organisation that is working on bringing literacy and gender equality to the poorest parts of... 5564
Speeches and Presentations Aug 12 “FIs today use AI for cost containment and not productisation as they should” Emmanuel Daniel, chairman and founder of The Asian Banker, joined the World Artificial Intelligence Conference’s (WAIC) first European online forum ... 5028
Speeches and Presentations Aug 10 FSB’s Domanski: “Lessons are being drawn from the pandemic for financial stability” In his keynote speech at Finance China 2021, Financial Stability Board (FSB) secretary general Dietrich Domanski highlighted the work being done to pr... 10420
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... 8892
Research Note Aug 03 Former HKMA chief Norman Chan recognised for lifetime contribution to monetary and financial development of Hong Kong With tremendous insights and expertise, Norman Chan Tak-lam prioritised the stability of Hong Kong's monetary and financial systems as the key goal of... 6083
Research Note Aug 03 KBank's Banthoon Lamsam lauded for transforming the bank and shaping Thailand's financial industry With great foresight and fortitude, Banthoon Lamsam steered Kasikornbank through a series of crises and challenges, while leading the bank to invest s... 6921
interviews Aug 02 MC Payment’s Koh: “Payment consolidation is inevitable and companies must scale up or become irrelevant” Anthony Koh, group CEO and co-founder of MC Payment, one of the first few digital payments companies to be listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) Catalist... 13810
Current Account Aug 02 Global exchanges ramp up efforts for a sustainable recovery The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), a global industry group for central counterparties (CCPs) and exchanges, recently published its 7th annual su... 7989
TABLive Jul 27 BIDV – Winning in a digital-first era BIDV launched its mobile banking app Quickloan during the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage customers to turn to e-transactions and to provide digital lo... 6325
interviews Jul 26 MB Bank’s Luu Trung: “A cashless society has become more critical today in Vietnam” In this Leadership Perspective series, Luu Trung Thai, Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) vice chairman of the board of directors and CEO,... 8601
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... 7447
Panel Discussion Jul 13 Technology and consumer behaviour revolutionise banking by transforming the deposit business The Future of Finance Summit 2023 set off at a lively pace with a deep dive into the US bank runs that rattled the banking industry earlier this year,... 1595
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... 10988
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... 9548
interviews Jul 05 STACS’ Soh: “The regulated trading space and DeFi will converge down the road” Hashtacs (STACS) co-founder and managing director Benjamin Soh emphasised need for financiial exchanges and markets to improve outdated operating mode... 23220
interviews Jun 22 Grammig Advisory’s founder: “Next generation family offices more open to cryptocurrencies” David Grammig, founder and managing director of consultancy firm Grammig Advisory, discussed the growth of family offices in Europe and other parts of... 2026
Current Account Jun 21 Private equity record-high ‘dry powder’ to be invested in ESG Global private equity dry powder reaches record high amid investors’ increased ESG enthusiasm. Private equity (PE) firms are better positioned to do... 9834
Current Account Jun 10 Gates’ divorce and the road ahead for the foundation The shocking announcement of divorce made by Bill and Melinda Gates after 27 years of marriage sent a wave of speculation and uncertainty about their ... 6860
Sponsored content Jun 08 Minmetals Trust’s Wang: “We are undergoing deep transformation to meet the future expectations of wealth management” Wang Tao, assistant general manager of Minmetals International Trust, described the transformation of the company following major regulatory changes i... 10015
interviews Jun 08 ANNA’s Dreyer: “The value is in bringing the crypto and regulated systems together” Stephan Dreyer, managing director of the Association of National Numbering Agencies, talked about the role of the global body in developing a common i... 21854
Jun 03 Patamar Capital’s Tang: “Impact investing may not feel as good as philanthropy” Shuyin Tang, CEO and co-founder of the Beacon Fund and partner at Patamar Capital, talked about the growth of impact investing in Southeast Asia and t... 5210
Current Account Jun 01 Alibaba incurs $1.17 billion net loss in Q4 after record-high antitrust fine Alibaba posted a quarterly net loss for the first time since 2014 mainly due to the anti-monopoly fine slapped by the regulator in March. Tighter regu... 6663
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... 16372
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.... 49740
interviews May 25 Volt Bank's Steve Weston: “BaaS allows us to do banking differently in Australia" Steve Weston, founder and CEO at Volt Bank and Justin Xiao, chief operating officer at Railsbank, Asia Pacific discuss plans to leverage their partner... 11436
Datafiles May 22 Bitcoin’s market dominance falls to 38% as crypto asset trading grows The crypto market is becoming more mature and many mainstream companies have shown interest in the crypto ecosystem.. The impressive rise of cryptocur... 24521
Current Account May 21 Countdown to COP26: Are banks green or still grey in the fight against climate change? The world’s 60 largest banks from Europe, Asia and North America continue to funnel nearly $3.8 trillion into fossil fuel projects from 2016 to 2020... 1781
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 ... 9994
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... 10418
TABLive May 19 East Capital Holdings’ Hirn: “Being state-owned in China is not black or white” East Capital Holdings’ Hirn: “Being state-owned in China is not black or white”... 5701
TABLive May 19 "We need to have the trust of stakeholders" "We need to have the trust of stakeholders"... 4594
interviews May 10 Zilliqa's Conn and Kumar: "DeFi has not fulfilled its promise to help the underbanked" Amrit Kumar, president and chief scientific officer of Zilliqa, and Michael Conn, CEO of Zilliqa Capital, share their perspectives on current challeng... 25183
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... 14916
Research Note May 05 SCF to take bigger share of sustainability-linked loans that hit $119 B in 2020 As demand for sustainable products rises, stakeholders including consumers, investors, and regulators are pushing manufacturers, suppliers and lenders... 13246
Research Note May 05 SCF to take bigger share of sustainability-linked loans that hit $119 B in 2020 Multinationals and corporates are primarily focusing and working to improve their supply chains’ sustainability as well as of their partners.... 2880
Current Account Apr 26 Credit Suisse suffers $4.8 billion loss after Archegos collapse The multi-billion dollar losses announced by Credit Suisse and potentially more from other global banks in the Archegos collapse are clear signs that ... 17654
Current Account Apr 26 Archegos collapse: Perils that lurk beneath an unsupervised family office The multi-billion dollar losses announced by Credit Suisse and potentially more from other global banks in the Archegos collapse are clear signs that ... 20154
interviews Apr 16 East Capital’s Hirn: “Being state-owned is not the issue” Karine Hirn, co-founder at East Capital Holdings and CEO of East Capital Asia, talked about the time and attention required to properly assess and man... 8734
Current Account Apr 16 Grab to go public in US via $40 billion SPAC Grab is set to debut on the US market following its announcement to go public through its partnership with Altimeter.... 7146
Current Account Apr 16 Pinduoduo becomes China’s largest e-commerce company Chinese e-commerce player Pinduoduo revealed in its latest report it recorded over 788 million annual active users, surpassing Alibaba’s 779 million... 11050
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... 7775
Current Account Apr 15 73 fund managers join Net Zero Initiative 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... 1705
Co-published Apr 14 Microsoft’s Yates: “Cloud adoption accelerated to build stronger digital foundation” Greater need to drive innovation, business value and efficiency increased the momentum to cloud adoption and digital transformation among financial in... 16272
interviews Apr 14 FinAccel's Garg: "Credit data is a challenge for BNPL in Indonesia" Akshay Garg, CEO and founder of FinAccel that operates the credit finance platform Kredivo, shared challenges and strategic perspectives of credit-bas... 10236
Opinion Apr 10 Besides India's $2.6 billion impact investments are more opportunities for private sector to participate The private sector’s investment in impact projects will build resiliency and focus on what matters to the people. This article identifies key areas ... 5850
Research Note Apr 09 Indonesia e-wallet transaction to reach $18.5 billion in 2021 amid fierce competition As the number of e-wallet players in Indonesia surges amid the vast market opportunities, bigger players have begun extending the competition beyond p... 50640
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... 5653
Current Account Apr 08 Mergers and acquisitions more than tripled in Asia Pacific as China opens up The Asia Pacific will likely remain an active place for mergers and acquisitions (M and A) in the financial sector in 2021 due to stronger post-pandem... 6958
Current Account Apr 01 Revolut moves into US and UK online banking race Fintech startup Revolut has applied for a banking licence in the US and UK in a bid to make inroads into the online banking business in the two econom... 6363
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... 17246
Current Account Mar 31 Can impact investing play a part in war zones? We are living in the most peaceful time in human history, with the lowest number of deaths from war in the last decade.... 1717
Current Account Mar 29 Top Indonesian banks’ net profit slid 39% as bad loans rose The financial results of BUKU IV banks, the top banks by core capital in Indonesia, weakened amid the COVID-19 crisis. Banks experienced a contraction... 9221
Current Account Mar 29 DBS Private Bank commits more than 50% of AUM to sustainability investments Joseph Poon, group head of DBS Private Bank, shared expansion plans for the bank’s sustainability portfolio that is committed towards long term posi... 3905
TABLive Mar 23 OCBC’s Tsien: “Is OCBC an underperforming stock?” OCBC’s Tsien: “Is OCBC an underperforming stock?”... 6309
Current Account Mar 23 Digital-only bank Tonik launches in the Philippines Tonik, one of Southeast Asia’s first digital-only banks, has officially launched in the Philippines, the country’s first neobank... 8870
Mar 16 Shangri-La Brewery's Gyalzur: Songtsen “Sonny” Gyalzur, founder of the Shangri-La Highland Craft Brewery, spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about his journey from a privileged young m... 13905
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 ... 6798
interviews Feb 19 "Building digital asset infrastructure for financial markets" In this interview Rehan Ahmed and Pradyumna Agrawal discusses the issues surrounding the future of digital assets in Asia and the lack of an infrastru... 31026
Sibos Round Up Feb 11 Technology requirements evolve rapidly with changing customer expectations during COVID-19 Industry experts highlight the rapidly evolving technology requirements such as frictionless payments, stronger data intelligence and cyber resilience... 4240
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... 4780
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... 7321
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... 8782
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... 8944
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... 25693
News Analysis Jan 25 African banks' profitability under pressure amid weakened economic growth The banking sector in the region faces increased pressure on asset quality and weak operating conditions as COVID-19 pandemic disrupts key sectors... 4727
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... 4910
Sibos Round Up Jan 21 DBS, Microsoft, StanChart CEOs see financial services thrive in 2021 with accelerated digital transformation The chief executives of DBS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Microsoft discuss the impact of technological transformation and COVID-19 on the future ... 5672
Jan 11 Pine Labs’ Rau: “We are expanding the buy now, pay later service in Southeast Asia” Pine Labs, the erstwhile India focused merchant and payment platform company, is now shifting its attention to Southeast Asia. Amrish Rau, CEO at Pine... 8804
Jan 11 Tencent’s Lin: “Demand for cross-border payments and remittance increased during the pandemic” Forest Lin, corporate vice president at Tencent and concurrently president at Tencent Financial Technology, shares his insights on the impacts of the ... 7171
Current Account Jan 07 $18 billion Gojek-Tokopedia merger brewing after talks with Grab hit a snag Tokopedia and Gojek are reportedly in a tie-up ahead of a planned public listing in Indonesia and the United States... 5737
News Analysis Jan 07 Biden presidency signals a return to economic multilateralism and renewed ties with China After a tumultuous, often unpredictable and norm breaking term under the Trump Administration, what can Asia and the world expect from the US under in... 6347
Research Note Jan 06 China’s negative yield bonds exacerbate market distortions with limited implications for issuers Recent sale of negative yield bonds by Chinese government seen as part of a cyclical trend given historical low interest rates, with negligible impact... 5216
Research Note Dec 29 StanChart Kenya is Most Recommended Retail Bank in Africa; Nedbank, Capitec Bank, CalBank, and Guaranty Trust Bank lead multiple consumer rankings Customers decide which banks in the Africa region stood out from the rest and were most helpful during COVID-19 following the result of the BankQualit... 9192
Co-published Dec 18 SCB’s new payment hub boosts processing capacity and business growth Siam Commercial Bank and IT partner FIS implemented a future-proof payment hub to increase processing capacity and shorten product development cycle. ... 7998
Research Note Dec 11 Banque Saudi Fransi, Commercial International Bank and Emirates NBD lead consumer rankings in the Middle East The inaugural BankQuality™ Consumer Survey and Rankings in the Middle East interviewed 3,000 customers in three key markets in the region on their e... 7536
Datafiles Dec 10 Santander Group's Ana Botin and Jose Alvarez made the largest contributions in COVID-19 response In addition to leading their institutions to support customers and communities, some bank bosses are also taking pay cuts or making charitable donatio... 8201
Co-published Dec 07 Bank BRI advances its retail banking business in a digital economy The bank captured growth opportunities in Indonesia by focusing on improving customer experience and creating innovative digital services... 5363
Co-published Dec 07 KASIKORNBANK’s digital investment and collaboration key to its resilient retail banking performance The bank showed a robust financial position and consistent business performance despite unfavorable economic conditions by adhering to its “customer... 5482
Current Account Dec 04 Grab-Singtel, SEA Group, ANT and Chinese consortium win new digital bank licences in Singapore After a COVID-19 led delay, the Monetary Authority of Singapore finally announced the winners of four of five digital banking licences that it planned... 7139
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.... 5885
Research Note Nov 25 Big tech disruptors find dividends of financial services come at a price Tech giants, which make up some of the world’s largest companies, are muscling into traditional banking spaces. But whether they want to crush the t... 8083
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 ... 14704
Current Account Nov 11 Alibaba’s Singles Day breaks record within minutes of launch Alibaba achieved another record-breaking sales of RMB498.2 billion ($74.1 billion) in total gross merchandise volume for its 11-day shopping festival ... 5608
Nov 09 Krungthai Bank’s Srivanich: “My aspiration is to establish the next normal in digital banking” The president and CEO at Krungthai Bank, Payong Srivanich, discusses the bank’s digital reinvention to enhance customer experience by improving serv... 8447
Current Account Nov 03 ANT Group's record breaking $34.5 billion IPO hits regulatory snag ANT Group's record breaking $34.5 billion dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong has been suspended as senior management team including founder, Jack ... 4115
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... 8913
Current Account Oct 28 Ant Group sets record with $34 billion IPO Ant Group’s dual listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai, shunning New York, is the world’s largest and has seen overwhelming response ... 4469
Sibos Round Up Oct 23 Standard Chartered's Sugirin: “With the pandemic, corporates are moving much more into near shoring” Michael Sugirin, global head for Open Account Trade, Ecosystem & Trade Implementation at Standard Chartered Bank, discusses trends of nimbler and more... 6116
Oct 23 AXA IM’s Gupta: “We are moving towards a more holistic definition of value creation” Anubhuti Gupta, head of APAC, Rosenberg Equities at AXA IM discusses with Foo Boon Ping the company’s ESG strategy and framework as well as how it i... 9520
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... 6838
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... 14210
interviews Oct 13 Nium’s Bermingham: “We are expanding payment routes in Asia” Michael Bermingham, co-founder and chief business officer of Nium, shares how the company has evolved its business model across retail and enterprise ... 7343
interviews Oct 06 DWS’ Plein: “The large growth in ESG strategies will kick in in 2021” Oliver Plein, global head of investment specialists ESG at DWS discusses how sustainability related regulations and investor demand have driven ESG in... 573
TABLive Oct 06 Next generation artificial intelligence disrupts data quality processes Victoria Harverson, Global Head of Business Development at SmartStream Air, a unit of SmartStream Technologies, discusses the challenges in traditiona... 9462
Trendwatch Sep 21 The stock market recovery in the US is uneven, with some sectors lagging behind Until the pullback in early September, the S&P 500 has climbed almost 25% in 2020 outstripping other sectors. This points to an uneven K-shaped recove... 6567
Research Note Sep 16 StanChart HK CEO Mary Huen lauded for achievements in transforming and elevating retail finance industry Mary Huen of StanChart HK has an extensive and distinguished career in financial services and has led the bank to success amid turbulent times. Under ... 11408
Research Note Sep 14 UOB Singapore’s retail business yields strong performance as it expands digital customer engagement United Overseas Bank (UOB) increased retail banking income contribution by 15% as the financial industry grapples with digital advancement. The bank l... 15967
Research Note Sep 14 UOB Singapore’s retail business yields strong performance as it expands digital customer engagement United Overseas Bank (UOB) increased retail banking income contribution by 15% as the financial industry grapples with digital advancement. The bank l... 21646
Sep 13 TMB Bank’s Anghel: “Stay focused and impatient” The head of digital and user experience at TMB Bank, Robert Anghel, discusses how the bank is focusing on consumers’ growing appetite for digital se... 11016
interviews Sep 11 UnionBank’s Aguda: “The 50 million customers and 1 million SMEs aspiration is now a hard target” In this Digital Reinvention Dialogue, the chief technology and transformation officer of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), Henry Aguda, share... 9099
interviews Sep 10 BCA’s Setiaatmadja: “Accelerating digital strategy vital to growing customer base and business stability” The president director of Bank Central Asia (BCA), Jahja Setiaatmadja, talks about how accelerating the bank’s digital transformation has helped in ... 10248
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... 5597
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... 11064
Research Note Aug 28 Retail Awards 2020: Best players focus on digital engagement and customer-centric ecosystems amid uncertain environment At the International Heads of Retail Finance Virtual Meeting on 28 August 2020, leaders from over 22 institutions in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and... 7389
Research Note Aug 27 BankQuality Rankings 2020: Consumers will dictate the winners and losers in the digital era The inaugural BankQuality™ Consumer Survey and Rankings interviewed 11,000 bank customers in 11 markets across the Asia Pacific region on their enga... 9849
Aug 26 Deutsche Bank’s Khan: “Risk recalibration fundamental to growing ESG market” Newly appointed ESG head for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank explains to Foo Boon Ping and Chris Georgiou the importance of the region to the global sus... 12011
Opinion Aug 24 Responsible lenders must respond to COVID-19’s realities What should a responsible lending business look like? Against the backdrop of COVID-19, the answer isn’t so straightforward. ... 5446
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 ... 14971
Aug 13 5G will drive the “financial new normal Shenzhen-based Chinese tech giant Huawei held its Asia Pacific Financial Industry Storage Summit 2020, on 13 August to address the latest trends, deve... 7403
interviews Aug 06 Ping An Global Voyager’s Lacey: “We are driven by the inexorable convergence of technology and traditional finance” Donald Lacey, managing director and chief operating officer of Ping An Global Voyager Fund discusses the investment philosophy of the company, the the... 8859
Current Account Aug 04 Greater engagement among exchanges on ESG disclosure and products Nandini Sukumar, CEO, The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), shares the results of its sixth annual sustainability survey that showed increased enga... 9891
Current Account Jul 31 Former HKMA chief: “Weaponisation of finance poses substantial risk to US” Former HKMA chief Joseph Yam discussesthe implications of US-China relations on Hong Kong as an international finance centre, the removal of the terri... 6997
Current Account Jul 27 International alliance introduces new universal payments ID An international alliance of over 40 blockchain, cryptocurrency, finance, payment and charitable organisations has launched an open-source unique paym... 16155
Research Note Jul 07 Businesses favour increasing use of RMB amid trade tensions and pandemic The use of RMB in international transactions will increase despite US-China trade frictions and on-going COVID-19 pandemic according to the latest ann... 16076
Current Account Jun 21 Private equity record-high ‘dry powder’ to be invested in ESG Global private equity dry powder reaches record high amid investors’ increased ESG enthusiasm. Private equity (PE) firms are better positioned to do... 3064
interviews Mar 14 How to serve 60 million underbanked with AI: A China story Jay Wenjie Xiao, LexinFintech CEO, shares how he started the company, and how it leverages AI and big data to enable sustainable lending to China’s ... 3233
TABLive Jan 29 How to serve 60 million underbanked with AI: A China story Jay Wenjie Xiao, LexinFintech CEO, shares how he started the company, and how it leverages AI and big data to enable sustainable lending to China’s... 9826
Datafiles Jan 21 Nonprofit organisations receive increased support through online giving The market for charitable giving is evolving like other forms of commerce and establishing a firm digital presence... 6099
Research Note Dec 19 Evolving payments landscape in Africa threatens traditional bank account services Africa’s payments services are rapidly growing, driven by concerted efforts between mobile money operators, banks and fintech as well as regulatory ... 14107
Speeches and Presentations Nov 18 Harvest Fund focuses on ideas that deliver sustainable returns to investors As a pioneer in the Chinese asset management industry with a 20-year history, Harvest Fund is focusing on “ideas” to create sustainable returns fo... 4265
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 ... 7665
TABLive Sep 26 Harvest Fund focuses on ideas that deliver sustainable returns to inves As a pioneer in the Chinese asset management industry with a 20-year history, Harvest Fund is focusing on “ideas” to create sustainable returns fo... 12301
Sibos Round Up Sep 10 Standard Chartered Bank’s Mathew: “This is the perfect time to find more efficiencies” Samuel John Mathew, global head of documentary trade and products at Standard Chartered Bank, explains how technologies, such as optical character rec... 8968
Sibos Round Up Sep 09 KMB’s Bhandari: “We believe in the principle of simple and fast” Shekhar Bhandari, head of global transaction banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB), shares how KMB leverages its digital-first strategy by launching in... 7805
Sibos Round Up Sep 08 Western Union’s Keogh: “Regulation offers opportunity to do better” Jacqueline Keogh, Western Union’s global head of payments sales, discusses some key points regarding regulation and innovation in the industry as we... 7551
Sibos Round Up Sep 08 UniCredit’s Corsini: “We want to be the bridge between Asia and Europe” Luca Corsini, the head of global transaction banking at UniCredit, talks about the new regulation requiring banks to open up their data to third parti... 8042
Sep 08 INTL FCStone’s McDonald: “The ability to track payments is the next step to full transparency” Clayton McDonald, head of sales for the global payments division at INTL FCStone, discusses how SWIFT's gpi initiative enables end-to-end tracking, ma... 14047
interviews Sep 07 Deutsche Bank’s Scott-Gray: “We’re removing all complexities to create a more efficient platform” Jennifer Scott-Gray, head of corporate bank, Australia at Deutsche Bank, speaks about building out a cash management branch in Australia and expanding... 8698
interviews Sep 04 Nordea’s Zekkar: 2020 is the year of geographical expansion Patrik Zekkar, global head of trade finance and working capital management at Nordea, shares his views on the overall business in the trade finance ar... 7835
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... 7451
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... 11312
interviews Sep 02 ANZ’s Michael Lim in working with disruptors: An opportunity to cover all bases Michael Lim and Mark Evans, ANZ Institutional executives, discuss the opportunities made available in collaborating with fintechs and how these can be... 9770
Sep 01 Mizuho Bank’s Das: “Digitalisation is transformation” Devashis Das, deputy head of Global Transaction Banking, Asia Oceania at Mizuho Bank discusses the latest financial technologies and the opportunities... 9581
Aug 16 Twitter and Square investor Gregg Kidd: “Identity as a public good, but who is going to own it?” Greg Kidd, the serial startup investor who helped found Square and Twitter and is currently investor in GlobaliD, opens up in this wide-ranging and op... 11640
Aug 02 “PeopleFund’s Kim: “We disrupted Korea’s lending market from within” Joey Kim, founder and CEO of PeopleFund, reveals South Korea’s current lending market and how they disrupted the status quo with their unique busine... 8829
Jul 24 Ping An Bank’s Xie: “Those who focus on technologies will be the winners” Ping An Bank chairman Xie Yonglin talked about the bank’s transformation journey into a leading retail financial services provider, the evolution o... 13761
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.... 4757
News Analysis Jul 16 Security lapses in 7-Eleven mobile app result in hackers stealing over $500,000 Lack of proper two-factor authentication and device linkage led to the hacking of 900 customer accounts and $509,000 fraudulent transactions in 7-Ele... 5563
Speech Jul 09 Big tech in finance: opportunities and risks It is still early days for large technology companies or “big techs” in financial services, but given their size and customer reach, these have t... 5444
News Analysis Jul 04 Facebook's Libra will rival US monetary system cites US House Financial Services Committee The US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee has called for a halt to Facebook's cryptocurrency-based digital wallet citing seriou... 15382
TABLive Jul 03 (Sponsored) The Open Vault at OCBC: Enabling the journey towards the ‘Bank of the Future’ With the aim to become the ‘bank of the future’, OCBC’s innovation lab ‘The Open Vault ’is leveraging emerging technologies, actively engagi... 12005
Speech Jul 02 Singapore’s banking liberalisation moves on to the next chapter with digital banks Tharman Shanmugaratnam, senior minister and chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, reveals the next steps inliberalising Singapore’s bank... 5389
Trendwatch Jun 27 The race to build super-apps, platforms and communities As fintechs and big technology players are increasingly developing their platforms and apps, the financial services industry is in serious need of dev... 6060
Research Note Jun 24 Mobile payment players in the Philippines still losing to cash While cash is still king in the Philippines, players from the telco industry, fintech start-ups, ride-hailing services and cryptocurrency platforms ar... 1682
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... 11971
Opinion Jun 19 Swain: Navigating the future of global commercial banking A wave of global megatrends is creating a tailwind of opportunities for businesses and individuals willing to transform their approach and adapt solu... 6030
Jun 18 Westpac's Duncan: “We need to welcome partnerships to drive innovation” Westpac chief development officer Macgregor Duncan spoke about the importance of partnerships in driving innovation... 5715
Speeches and Presentations Jun 17 Cybersecurity regulatory framework: The need to improve data privacy and security regulation - an enforcement perspective Roeland van Zeijst, global cybersecurity strategist, RovaZ.com and former digital crime officer, Interpol, discussed cybersecurity landscape... 9600
Interviews Jun 14 Spiros Margaris: Spiros Margaris, renowned fintech investor, tells Emmanuel Daniel he must like the managers of the start ups he invests in on behalf of family offices... 4693
Jun 12 Liquid Group’s Jeremy Tan: “Payments is a huge industry, big platforms know the prize is worth the fight” Liquid Group founder and CEO, Jeremy Tan, describes the current payments landscape for non-bank financial institutions and believes personalisation t... 8389
Opinion Jun 06 Realising the potential of trade in Asia Global trade is undergoing significant change. The increasing trend of anti-globalisation – and, in particular, the burgeoning US-China trade war ... 7174
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. ... 12130
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... 8544
Opinion May 20 globaliD's Kidd on future exchange society: The what, the who, and the why Greg Kidd, co-founder and CEO of globalID, postulates a few possible paths for the future exchange society. Greg Kidd will be a speaker at the Futur... 6960
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... 4649
Current News May 17 Leapfrog breaks impact investing record, with its $700m emerging markets fund Leapfrog breaks impact investment record with its LeapFrog Emerging Consumer Fund III, raising $700 million, surpassing it target of $600 million and ... 3656
Interviews May 16 Wikipedia's Wales: Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales, spoke on the importance of collaboration between the institution and the market. He will speak at the Future of Financ... 12284
Research Note Apr 15 New players, new practices and new technologies in an evolving payments landscape Several key themes emerged amidst the many discussions by global leaders in payments, including QR code, blockchain, credit card schemes, fintech and ... 4469
Opinion Apr 02 Banks’ online channel features: Bridging towards treasury management systems (TMS) ... 4978
Research Note Apr 01 Platforms can thrive outside China - A look at what’s next While the growth of Alibaba and Alipay as well as Tencent and WeChat pay in China is well known, there have been questions about whether a similar mod... 9666
Opinion Apr 01 "Apple's new credit card is just an incremental change that reinforces the dominance of banks in the digital finance space" Apple's new digital credit card, launched with Goldman Sachs, only buys the Western players a little more time in democratising payments and catching... 4145
Current Account Mar 29 SGG Group emerges as IQ-EQ in global rebranding exercise SGG Group, the global investor services group which has over the past two years acquired five leading industry companies to achieve its global growth... 9526
Current Account Mar 27 TradingScreen launches QUO, a new cloud based workflow solution for wealth managers US based order and execution management systems provider TradingScreen recently launched a ‘software as a service’ based platform for trade manag... 4595
News Analysis Mar 26 China’s GDP growth has been overstated by an average of 1.7%, says new research New research reveals that the economic slowdown in China may be worse than the official statistics suggest since 2008, due to the potential inaccuracy... 4944
Mar 26 LINE Pay’s Ko: "We aim to be part of a world's leading smart portal" LINE Pay has been aggressively expanding locations and merchants that revolve around users’ lifestyle such as convenient stores, shopping malls and ... 11034
interviews Mar 15 PingJia Technology's Li: "We are poised to drive usage-based insurance adoption in China" Insurance telematics solution provider aims to leverage the huge automobile market and high rate of smartphone penetration to grow usage-based insura... 5402
Current Account Mar 06 SGG ponders multi-brand global expansion strategy Recent major acquisitions help Luxemburg-based investor services and fund administrator firm, SGG Group, to expand across the world... 6727
Current Account Mar 06 SGG ponders multi-brand global expansion strategy Recent major acquisitions help Luxemburg-based investor services and fund administrator firm, SGG Group, to expand across the world... 4929
Mar 05 Connect Blockchain DMCC's Shu: “Further blockchain adoption will be retail driven” Meng Shu, CEO and Co-founder of Connect Blockchain DMCC shares his experiences of moving from traditional trading to Blockchain trading.... 8583
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 ... 16963
Feb 28 Prospects for the Middle East banking sector improve With stronger economic growth anticipated in the Middle East, regional banking systems are set for improved profitability and solid capitalisation, fu... 8362
Speeches and Presentations Feb 27 Charities Aid Foundation’s Davies: "Championing the role of philanthropies to defend civil society" Rhodri Davies, in his speech at the Wealth and Society 2018, at the United Kingdom, traced the role of philanthropy in challenging State practices and... 4556
Speeches and Presentations Feb 27 China Global Philanthropy Institute’s Fu: “Philanthropy is an important vehicle of family legacy in China” Fu Changbo, at the Wealth and Society 2018, held in the United Kingdom, paints a picture of the current financial ecosystem in China and the increasin... 4271
editorial Feb 26 The passing of a transformational leader The governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Nestor Espenilla Jr., passes away at 60. He oversaw several banking reforms that liberalised the financia... 8035
Research Note Feb 19 APAC banks in good shape to weather downside risks The banking industry in Asia Pacific will continue to be stable, but will face persistent dark clouds and headwinds. Slower growth, trade disruptions,... 13303
Speeches and Presentations Feb 18 GlobalGiving’s Gurrier: “The power of data in allocating philantropic capital” In his introduction speech at the Wealth and Society 2018 at the United Kingdom, Alix Guerrier spoke about the history of GlobalGiving, what their vis... 3883
Interviews Feb 14 Lu International's Wong: "Customising technology for markets draws in wealthy customers" Lu International is building an online wealth management platform, Lu Global, that leverages technology from China yet is tailored specifically for As... 16186
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... 25959
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 ... 46804
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... 28562
Opinion Jan 16 Azzana’s Herreman: "Will corporates use API connectivity?" In the FX space, as in all others, multichannel connectivity is key – and API is quickly becoming a prominent channel that can no longer be side-li... 25401
Post Event Report Jan 12 BIDV recognised as Best Retail Bank in Vietnam at The Asian Banker Vietnam Country Awards 2019 ... 17340
Interviews Jan 10 Silent Eight’s Markiewicz: "Costs force fighting fraud to shift from people to AI" Silent Eight CEO Martin Markiewicz sees AI as a way for banks to arm themselves with better weapons to prevent financial crime... 22694
Interviews Jan 09 Grab grows financial inclusion and its payments impact across Southeast Asia Grab’s key objectives going forward include driving increased acceptance of e-wallets, adding more big brand names to the rewards programme, and dev... 24529
Opinion Jan 08 NGC’s Lim: "Amid shifting horizons, regional crypto regulations pave the way towards a more certain future" Contrary to beliefs that guidelines may essentially diminish interest in blockchain and crypto, it in fact, helps to legitimise the industry in the e... 9007
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 ... 20407
Opinion Dec 13 Capgemini's World Wealth report profiles Asia's rapidly growing high net worth population Where in the world is the wealth growth? Look east. Asia Pacific is working hand-in-hand with North America to lead the growth of the world’s high n... 12820
Case Study Dec 12 WeBank applies blockchain technology to its micro loan business WeBank, a digital micro lender of Tencent Financial Technologies, applies blockchain to create transparency and trust with its business partners and ... 15863
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... 3366
Opinion Dec 07 Suvo Sarkar on the new Tao of financial services Internet finance has put on an impressive feats globally with countless start-ups emerging across continents. In China, nearly 20% of its GDP driven b... 4030
Research Note Dec 06 Retail financial services players poised to reap tangible benefits from AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform retail banking, impacting the customer journey from acquisition on through to retention. ... 9305
Research Note Dec 05 Top digital retail financial services provider in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa The most competitive digital retail financial institutions come all but from China, and the elite club of the top 10, representing all non-bank financ... 11293
Research Note Dec 04 Consumers want speed – A leading-edge user experience is key to onboarding success The bank onboarding process should be fast, as the most fundamental attribute of an exceptional account opening experience is speed... 7828
Case Study Dec 04 Innovative LED lights on cards drive volume at Taishin Taishin @GoGo is the fastest growing card in Taiwan. The bank issued 200,000 cards within the first 18 months.... 10254
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... 5324
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... 3881
Case Study Nov 28 Yirendai, China’s largest P2P consumer finance platform, expands beyond lending Yirendai, the largest P2P online consumer finance marketplace in China, offers services that are based on technology-driven innovations such as big da... 9033
Interviews Nov 27 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's Baker: "The current focus on trust and fairness for consumers plays to our strengths" With its banking model in transition, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank focuses increasingly on capital cost, operational efficiencies and productivity, whil... 4095
Opinion Nov 22 BNY Mellon's Broom and Kim: "Digital innovation could be a true game changer in the world of trade" Digital innovation could be a true game changer in the world of trade, delivering new capabilities that could not only facilitate optimised, efficien... 5703
Opinion Nov 21 Suvo Sarkar on the new Tao of financial services Internet finance has put on an impressive feats globally with countless start-ups emerging across continents. In China, nearly 20% of its GDP driven b... 5691
Research Note Nov 21 Patterns of disruption are forcing banks to rapidly adopt new technology enabled models Driven by competition and rapid disruption, banks increasingly spend on technology enabled models targeted to improve customer experience and service ... 8678
The Asian Banker 500 Nov 20 APAC regulators move to clean up asset quality and conduct issues ... 6073
Opinion Nov 15 Robo-advisory in Singapore: Bringing new and mature investors on board As robo-advisory finds wide appeal among both new and mature investors in Singapore, financial institutions are opening up to robotic solutions... 2961
Case Study Nov 15 Emirates NBD leverages on virtual assistant for phone banking optimisation While steering the calls, Eva reduced incorrect routing by 73% and has also resulted in overall 50% reduction in the time taken to digitally serve a c... 8448
Speech Nov 15 Peter Ong on connecting global capital with enterprises Peter Ong, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore and Board member of MAS spoke about ASEAN growth and enterprises during his speech at the Global Investor ... 5617
Speech Nov 14 Peter Ong on connecting global capital with enterprises Peter Ong, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore and Board member of MAS spoke about ASEAN growth and enterprises during his speech at the Global Investor ... 5150
TABLive Nov 13 (Sponsored Content) Deutsche Bank: Making cross-border payments efficient, safe and transparent ... 8901
Case Study Nov 13 Most improved retail bank in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Ping An Bank has successfully transformed its operating structure into a modern one, prioritizing asset-light and capital-light structures to allow f... 4187
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 ... 21134
News Analysis Nov 12 Alibaba sets new Singles Day 11.11 record as sales hit $30.8 billion Alibaba broke its Singles' Day online shopping sales record on 11 November when gross merchandise volume reached $30.8 billion. This beat last year's... 3950
Post Event Report Nov 09 DBS Bank named Best Private Bank for Wealth and Society in Asia Pacific at the Global Wealth and Society Awards 2018 ... 3149
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? ... 6930
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... 6259
Research Note Nov 06 Emerging technologies are bringing speed and efficiency to trade settlements ... 4319
Case Study Nov 05 Liv – A New Model for Digital Banking in the Middle East After more than a year in service, Liv developed an innovative digital banking solution for the UAE, but needs to evolve quickly to stay ahead of both... 7031
Speech Nov 05 Integrity and high ethical standards to secure the future of finance Under Zeti Akhtar Aziz’s leadership, Bank Negara Malaysia has reinforced itself as an independent and respected regulatory authority, putting in pla... 5806
AB500 Oct 24 Bank of China (Hong Kong) remains the strongest bank in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific for 2018 ... 6622
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... 8042
Research Note Oct 17 Channelling the power of the internet Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, joined the Asian Banker’s Emmanuel Daniel and Gordian Gaeta in a debate on the development of the i... 5643
Research Note Oct 17 Regulation continues to shape bank client relationships Implications of new regulations and emergence of digital-only players were hot button issues discussed this year at the Asian Banker Future of Finance... 3214
Speeches and Presentations Oct 16 The Asian Banker 500 Strongest Banks 2018 Briefing: The big clean-up occurring across the Asia-Pacific banking industry ... 8195
Post Event Report Oct 16 Financial innovation showcase focuses on frictionless customer journey ... 8267
Research Note Oct 12 Cybercrime costs, security measures escalate as hackers get more creative ... 8966
Case Study Oct 10 The Consumer Finance Product of the Year – CMB Flash Loan Flash Loan 2.0 was launched, designed to increase the user-friendliness of the app, condense selling points and update risk management systems, allowi... 4201
Case Study Oct 10 Innovation comes to mortgage loans with flexible repayments The innovative Feng Yun mortgage offers a 40-year loan with fully flexible changes in repayment terms and customers can use online tools to check the ... 6725
Case Study Oct 10 Innovation comes to mortgage loans with flexible repayments The innovative Feng Yun mortgage offers a 40-year loan with fully flexible changes in repayment terms and customers can use online tools to check the ... 4529
Speeches and Presentations Sep 27 "Bronze in the Digital Age" Emmanuel Daniel, chairman of the Asian Banker, in his keynote address at the Association of Corporate Treasurers Singapore Treasury Forum 2018 on 20 S... 11865
Opinion Sep 27 Card service tax will drive down Malaysia’s credit cards-in-force in 2019-2020 ... 8724
Opinion Sep 27 Crypto regulation in China - Bans, blockchain acceptance, and the implications on a global scale ... 6813
Speeches and Presentations Sep 06 Bank Negara Malaysia's ex-governor: Preserving the values that uphold trust and confidence in the financial system Under Zeti Akhtar Aziz’s leadership, Bank Negara Malaysia has reinforced itself as an independent and respected regulatory authority, putting in pla... 7159
Interviews Aug 29 AL Ahli Bank’s Lockie: “We wanted to make sure that our foundation is ready to be able to adapt what is to come from digital offerings” ... 5897
Interviews Aug 28 “We share banks’ transactional capabilities through our APIs so others can create fantastic products”: Railsbank’s van Leeuwan ... 6483
Opinion Aug 28 The growing impact of artificial intelligence on financial institutions AI is becoming more important as financial institutions adapt the technology in order to digitize, and keep up with competition; banks however must ta... 9336
Interviews Aug 21 Koda Capital’s Heath: “The organisational DNA that makes a very successful commercial bank is often very counterproductive in a wealth context” ... 4234
Proceedings Report Aug 10 Digital transformation - An existential reality or incremental change? ... 22270
Interviews Jul 31 Triparty collateral optimisation will ease global investors’ entry into China’s stock markets ... 25792
Datafiles Jul 16 Whither digital transformation? The emergence of global digital finance institutions ... 21358
Commissioned Report Jul 06 Renminbi Internationalisation Report 2018: Optimism Towards Belt and Road Raises Cross-Border Use of RMB ... 23377
Research Note Jun 07 A voice-led future – Banking with “Alexa” and similar services become mainstream ... 15818
Datafiles Jun 01 Digital-only banks face issues of licensing, scale and profitability as it aims to challenge traditional banks ... 9897
May 25 KakaoBank’s Yun receives The Innovation Leadership Achievement in South Korea Award for 2018 ... 25336
May 25 Mynt’s Thomas receives The Innovation Leadership Achievement in the Philippines Award for 2018 ... 26864
May 24 Deutsche Bank’s So receives the Transaction Banker of the Year Award in Asia Pacific (International Bank) at The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Awards 2018 ... 24591
May 24 Hang Seng Bank’s Wong receives The Asian Banker Transaction Banker of the Year in Asia Pacific (Domestic Bank) Award for 2018 ... 24623
May 24 Zeti Akhtar Aziz receives the William “Bill” Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement in Leadership in the Financial Services Industry for 2018 ... 7213
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 6589
Interviews May 04 ICICI Bank’s Balakrishnan: “Going digital doesn’t mean giving away money” ... 21833
Case Study Apr 18 How Funding Societies is leveraging on technology to create a sustainable P2P lending platform ... 8225
Mar 22 Bank of East Asia’s Hui receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement in Asia Pacific Award 2018 ... 3176
Mar 22 Blom Bank’s Chahwan receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement Award in the Middle East 2018 ... 2916
Co-published article Mar 12 China CITIC Bank International leverages new integrated treasury platform to drive expansion and compliance ... 8505
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.... 4215
Research Note Feb 12 Retail trends in China: Striking a balance between new technologies and traditional processes ... 5758
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... 7517
Radio Finance Dec 08 Lendio’s Blake: “We want the awareness of Lendio to continue to expand” ... 3035
editorial Oct 24 (Co-published)Supporting real economy with strategic imperatives China Construction Bank revealed its operating results for the first half of 2018 and announced three major strategic imperatives: Fintech, inclusive ... 1388
co-published video Jun 09 Affin Bank Group and Moody's Analytics win the Liquidity Risk Technology Implementation of the Year in Asia Pacific 2017 ... 6990
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... 5246
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... 8715
Opinion Oct 08 China opens a window to the future of finance China expands its financing capabilities with banking through apps.... 4827
co-published video Feb 25 Bank of Beijing is awarded the Compliance Risk Technology Implementation of the Award in China ... 3499
co-published video Dec 09 China Citic Bank wins the Best Customer Relationship Management Award in China for 2013 ... 3579
Interviews Aug 28 “We are complementary traditional credit score and come in only when there is no traditional data”: Friendly Score’s Bazine ... 4490
