Conference Jul 07 ASEAN builds self-reliance through capital and institutional cooperation The 2025 ASEAN Conference outlined a coordinated strategy to strengthen ASEAN’s economic independence by mobilising regional capital, aligning publi... 1101
TABLive Jul 03 BNCTL sharpens national mandate and regional focus as Timor-Leste prepares for ASEAN integration As Timor-Leste looks to join ASEAN in October 2025, BNCTL under its new CEO, Marcelo da Cruz Carvalho, outlines its strategic transformation to suppor... 3455
Speeches and Presentations Jul 03 Europe and China must rebalance capital flows to build trust and resilience At The Asian Banker Future of Finance China Summit 2025, held in Beijing on 26 June, Sabino Fornies Martinez, minister counsellor and head of trade se... 1134
Interviews Jul 01 AVPN’s ImpactCollab positions philanthropy within trusted wealth advisory conversations Private wealth is surging across Asia, but most of it remains idle despite rising social needs. AVPN’s ImpactCollab platform aims to integrate phila... 836
Interviews Jun 27 China reforms financial system with caution as it confronts global risks Professor He Ping of Tsinghua University explains why China must resist short-term stimulus, reform its regulatory system and innovate responsibly to ... 1561
Conference Jun 27 Rebuilding economic resilience and reimagining China’s growth amid global disruption At the 2025 The Asian Banker Future of Finance China Summit, held on 26 June in Beijing, five distinguished keynote speakers from academia, government... 1273
Interviews Jun 16 BPI deepens its support for small businesses through digital innovation and customer- centric solutions With one of the largest small business loan books in the Philippines, BPI is reimagining business banking for small enterprises by investing in digita... 2052
Interviews Jun 13 SB Finance drives financial inclusion through motorcycle lending and financial literacy campaigns SB Finance is expanding financial access among underserved Filipino workers through its motorcycle loan product named MotorsikLOAN, and its financial ... 1860
Interviews Jun 13 UnionBank advances digital consumer banking with partnerships, AI and platform-driven growth UnionBank of the Philippines is redefining digital consumer banking with a strategy built on ecosystem partnerships, AI-led decisioning, providing a f... 4022
Roundtable Jun 04 AI, digital currencies and decentralised disruption reshape the future of banking and finance In a wide-ranging and candid dialogue at The Asian Banker Summit Leadership Luncheon Dialogue, global financial executives, technologists and regulato... 1933
Trendwatch Jun 02 A new global benchmark redefines wholesale banking leadership TAB Global’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Corporate, Investment and Wholesale Banks sets a multidimensional benchmark for institutional s... 1486
Conference May 30 When digital meets quantum AI – A new era of finance The Financial Technology Conference at The Asian Banker Summit 2025 brought together leading global experts who shared incisive views on how emerging ... 3540
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.... 1402
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, ... 2137
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... 2079
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... 1578
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... 1881
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... 4032
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... 1466
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... 3848
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... 2309
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... 1108
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... 3003
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... 1251
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... 162978
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.... 2245
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... 2194
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... 1716
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... 1631
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... 2013
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.... 2855
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... 2649
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.... 3576
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... 4015
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... 3376
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.... 1551
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... 3474
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... 2769
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... 2611
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’... 2900
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... 9080
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... 6885
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. ... 1964
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. ... 3282
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... 5452
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... 4491
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... 3564
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... 3635
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... 9797
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.... 3517
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 ... 4060
Interviews Sep 25 QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ... 3986
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... 3153
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 ... 7183
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.... 9498
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... 4090
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... 3715
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... 4643
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... 3962
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... 5361
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... 4349
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... 3432
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... 9025
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... 11335
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... 8300
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... 5416
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 ... 3626
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... 5338
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... 6693
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... 1646
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 ... 3529
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... 5967
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... 5720
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... 1802
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... 3035
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... 4675
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... 7692
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... 6773
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... 3445
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 ... 6490
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... 15930
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... 4387
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... 12577
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... 3822
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,... 4995
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... 5482
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... 4202
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 ... 12021
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... 35588
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... 13560
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... 4498
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... 10815
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... 13032
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. ... 49372
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,... 37488
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... 34193
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.... 2650
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 ... 23323
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... 5587
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... 16007
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... 5763
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... 6471
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... 3496
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... 13155
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... 5195
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... 33068
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... 2465
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... 20453
interviews Oct 29 China's economic policy makers Top policy advisor, Huang Yiping explains the history and direction of China’s economic policies.... 23092
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... 28507
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 ... 7986
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... 10677
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 ... 18334
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... 12729
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... 14181
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 ... 8920
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... 5963
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 ... 5420
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,... 1856
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... 11312
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... 10036
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... 23557
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 ... 7175
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.... 3065
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 ... 20468
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... 9104
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... 7929
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 ... 6197
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... 51522
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... 17644
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... 14253
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... 7809
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... 9226
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... 8592
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... 7594
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.... 6268
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... 8733
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... 1084
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... 11267
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... 9550
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... 5906
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... 11531
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... 10247
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... 12421
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... 9254
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... 10173
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... 4676
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... 12641
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... 7752
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... 8227
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... 9078
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... 14220
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... 5748
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... 5792
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... 12405
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 ... 7529
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... 8841
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 ... 3841
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 ... 4851
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... 9992
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 ... 17543
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... 8689
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... 4867
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... 28998
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... 25091
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... 9297
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 ... 20879
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... 3602
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... 8157
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.... 11407
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... 4162
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... 9516
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... 4496
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? ... 7247
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... 6656
Research Note Nov 06 Emerging technologies are bringing speed and efficiency to trade settlements ... 4680
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... 8484
Research Note Oct 12 Cybercrime costs, security measures escalate as hackers get more creative ... 9313
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... 12250
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... 9677
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 7048
Case Study Apr 18 How Funding Societies is leveraging on technology to create a sustainable P2P lending platform ... 8983
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.... 4476
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... 5690
