Nubank, WeBank and MYBank top the 2026 World’s Best Digital Banks Ranking with strong financial performance and diversified offerings

Digital banks are moving toward more structured growth, with headline growth moderating but overall expansion remaining strong. Profitability has impr...

Bank of China (Hong Kong), Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank rank as the world’s best retail banks for strong deposits and strategic digital investments

BOCHK, Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank top TABInsights’ World’s Best Retail Banks Ranking 2026, as banks convert deposit strength into fee i...

China’s focus on productivity and intelligent infrastructure will drive AI innovation

At the Shanghai International AI Finance Summit 2026, economist Zhang Jun and AI systems researcher Lin Yonghua argued that China’s shift towards pr...

Alipay and Revolut retain lead in 2026 World’s Best Financial Platforms Ranking

Alipay leads with scale and ecosystem depth, while Revolut shows expansion through customer and multi-service growth. Ecosystem integration, artifici...

QNB posts 10% pre-tax profit growth as LNG-driven financing and 2030 strategy reshape its trajectory

Qatar National Bank reported 10% pre-tax profit growth in 2025, strengthening its balance sheet and launching a 2030 strategy focused on GCC connectiv...

CIMB reorients SME banking around transaction data and cash-flow lending across ASEAN

In 2025, CIMB's SME banking in Southeast Asia focused on transaction capture, deposit stability, and cash-flow visibility. Lawrence Loh, co-CEO, outli...

RCBC reframes retail banking around employee primacy and programme-led growth

RCBC's retail banking transformation centres on employee-focused programmes designed to improve financial inclusion and increase customer engagement. ...

CIMB announces record dividend and cross-sell growth in first year of Forward30

CIMB's first Forward30 year yielded MYR 7.9 billion (about $1.7 billion) net profit and 11.3% ROE, as franchise and fee income growth offset rate and ...

OCBC delivers $6.8 billion pre-tax profit as deposits anchor wealth monetisation model

OCBC's full-year 2025 profit before tax rose to $6.8 billion, driven by strong income, cost discipline and stable asset quality....

HSBC delivers 17.2% RoTE as wealth and cross-border franchise reinforce return leadership

HSBC’s 2025 performance showcases its transformation into a more agile, focused bank, achieving a 17.2% RoTE through strategic investments in Asia a...

Maybank hits 11.7% ROE as corridor banking and deposit repricing reshape earnings

Maybank's 2025 ROE rose to 11.7%, driven by wealth fees growth and a resilient deposit mix, supporting cross-border expansion....

Emirates NBD surpasses AED 1 trillion in assets as regional expansion accelerates

Emirates NBD surpasses AED 1.16 trillion ($317 billion) in assets as regional expansion accelerates...

UOB reports $5.7 billion net profit after pre-emptive provisions as fee income reaches record

UOB's 2025 performance highlights pre-emptive provisioning's impact on earnings, offset by record fee income and diversified income streams....

Stablecoins: Reshaping finance with Singapore leading the way

Singapore shifts from financial sandbox to deploying stablecoins, embedding tokenised money into its financial system....

BPI shifts to engagement-led mobile banking model as digital adoption accelerates

BPI’s mobile platform reaches 8.75 million users, anchoring customer engagement, acquisition, ecosystem integration and long-term digital-driven pro...

Standard Chartered delivers 14.7% RoTE as three-year plan targets are achieved a year early

Standard Chartered reported record income and profit growth, with return on tangible equity exceeding its strategic milestone early....

Bank of America sees diverging domestic cycles reshaping ASEAN bank credit growth and margins

AI-driven export strength supports ASEAN, according to BoFA economists Kai Wei And and Rahul Bajoria but diverging output gaps and uneven policy trans...

Hang Seng Bank builds family-centred retail and wealth operating model for everyday banking

Hang Seng Bank integrates everyday banking, branch transformation and family-centred wealth planning to strengthen customer engagement, deepen relatio...

Standard Chartered CFO joins Apollo as private credit platforms expand institutional role

Diego De Giorgi’s move from Standard Chartered to Apollo Global Management comes as institutional investors continue expanding their role in credit ...

Singapore studies how to bridge private capital and public markets through new growth capital workgroup

Authorities will examine origination, mobilisation and recycling of capital while seeking to attract regional companies and technology startups to rai...

Visa charts APAC’s two-speed consumer economy as travel and digital spend accelerate

Simon Baptist, principal economist for APAC at Visa, examined how cross-border mobility, digital commerce and artificial intelligence investment are r...

Chocolate Finance on building a low-volatility, low-cost asset management alternative to banks and insurers

Chocolate Finance’s founder Walter de Oude and CIO Benjamin Tan explain how an asset management-led capital structure, disciplined fixed income inve...

Shanghai Commercial Bank builds SME and wealth operating leverage through data and digital assets

Ryan Fung and Eric Fan outline how Shanghai Commercial Bank is reshaping its SME model through shared data, controlled AI and tokenised settlement to ...

CCB (Asia) anchors retail and wealth banking in Hong Kong to serve GBA

Annie Chen, deputy chief executive of China Construction Bank (Asia) (CCB (Asia)), explained how the bank manages its Hong Kong retail and wealth mana...

SCBHK frames retail and wealth strategy around affluent scale, execution and innovation

Stephen Man explains how Standard Chartered Hong Kong’s retail strategy centres on affluent-led growth, hybrid digital–advisory execution and disc...

TNEX and the mechanics of digital lending

TNEX CEO Nguyen The Minh explains how lending economics, funding structure and regulatory constraints shape the company’s development as a digital f...

Evident builds full-stack tokenisation platform around origination, liquidity and operating leverage

Evident is building a full-stack tokenisation platform for private markets, spanning origination, distribution and post-trade servicing, with China-li...

Rethinking digital money and settlement in a tokenised world

Regulated digital money is shifting from trials to early production as banks in Asia Pacific and beyond build interoperable, compliant settlement syst...

Riverchain applies data discipline to construction supply chain finance

Riverchain's Eddie Lin, Director of Product Technology, discusses how the firm is applying proprietary data and technology and disciplined underwritin...

How China is turning regional diversity into productivity

For many countries today, the core economic question is no longer how to grow faster, but how to grow smarter, as labour is aging, capital is more exp...

Elliptic strengthens the market integrity foundations for tokenised finance in Asia

As tokenisation enters live deployment, Yvone Ng, vice president of APAC at Elliptic, explains how Asian banks and regulators are prioritising identit...

Endowus builds a fiduciary wealth model for Hong Kong’s structural realities

Endowus is positioning its Hong Kong business around a different understanding of wealth, liquidity and incentives, adapting a fee-only fiduciary mode...

New opportunities drive new RMB growth momentum

The RMB Internationalisation Report 2025 highlights accelerating global adoption of the renminbi, supported by sustained growth in trade settlement, f...

China Merchants Bank and ICBC lead Chinese private banking winners at Wealth and Society Awards 2025

China Merchants Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China led the winners at the Wealth and Society Awards 2025, where ten leading wealth manag...

Centre d’Art Rodin (Shanghai) and Nan Yi, Chairman and Founder of Universal Energy recognised for wielding social impact

Centre d’Art Rodin (Shanghai) and Nan Yi, Chairman and Founder of Universal Energy were recognised at Wealth and Society Awards Ceremony 2025 in Sha...

Waleed Abdullah Al-Mogbel named Best Bank CEO in Saudi Arabia for business results, people development and sustainability

Al-Mogbel’s leadership at Al Rajhi Bank has strengthened market performance, advanced human capital development and driven sustainability and commun...

Sim Tshabalala named CEO of the Year in Africa for driving pan-African integration, digital transformation and sustainable growth

Sim Tshabalala’s leadership at Standard Bank Group has strengthened the group’s regional influence, digital capabilities, operational resilience a...

Saudi Awwal Bank's Lubna Sulaiman Olayan lauded for lifetime achievement and contribution to Saudi Arabia's banking and finance sector

Lubna Sulaiman Olayan, chair of Saudi Awwal Bank, receives the William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award for outstanding leader...

AI Singapore strengthens the talent and governance foundations for AI adoption

As financial institutions accelerate AI use, Laurence Liew explains how AI Singapore is building national talent pipelines and governance frameworks f...

Bank SinoPac sweeps three The Asian Banker Taiwan Awards for innovative banking solutions

At The Asian Banker Taiwan Awards 2025, Bank SinoPac was recognised for setting benchmarks in operational automation, fintech-powered corporate servic...

Cathay United Bank recognised with five major awards from The Asian Banker in 2025

Cathay United Bank secures five major awards in 2025, highlighting excellence in digital transformation, AI innovation, mobile banking, analytics and ...

Northern Trust builds institutional foundations for digital assets

Northern Trust's Justin Chapman discusses developing digital-asset infrastructure to support institutional adoption, integrating tokenised workflows i...

Bank of America outlines the next phase of digital trade transformation

Bank of America's Siddharth Gupta and George Fong outline legal, operational and interoperability priorities for advancing digital trade through autom...

Zodia Custody strengthens presence in APAC to drive institutional digital asset adoption

At Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Zodia Custody managing director for Singapore and Hong Kong Deborah Algeo discussed how the firm supports institutions...

UOB strengthens responsible AI governance for enterprise deployment

UOB sharpens production-grade AI governance with disciplined model controls, explainability frameworks and enterprise-wide oversight to scale responsi...

Hex Trust’s custody model drives Hong Kong’s institutional digital asset push

At Hong Kong FinTech Week, Hex Trust CEO Alessio Quaglini discussed how secure custody, regulatory clarity and technological convergence are reshaping...

Nethermind brings transparency to the “black box” of on-chain settlement

Nethermind's Delane Foo outlines how transparency, privacy and scalable public-chain infrastructure are reshaping institutional tokenisation as banks ...

Law and industry adoption converge in digital trade

Legislative reforms and industry standards are accelerating digital trade. Structured documentation, automated verification and interoperable systems ...

CFIT positions the UK as a model of prudence in digital-money regulation

CFIT’s Nicole Sandler outlines the UK’s stability-first stablecoin approach, global divergence in reserve and redemption models, and what banks mu...

Building resilience for a quantum-ready financial system

Quantum computing remains nascent, but its security risks now shape financial planning as institutions map cryptographic exposure and prepare multi-ye...

Mastercard embeds AI governance to support production-grade financial systems

Mastercard is scaling responsible AI across its global payments network, embedding privacy, ethical safeguards and accountability to transition high-r...

XTransfer builds intelligent cross border payments for global SMEs

Violas Xiao, CEO of XTransfer Singapore, explains how AI, data and ecosystem partnerships are shaping the company’s cross border payments infrastruc...

BOC Life accelerates digital transformation to redefine Hong Kong life insurance

Mark Kai, CFO of BOC Life, shared at the Hong Kong FinTech Week that the company is accelerating digital transformation across operations, platforms a...

Maya leverages AI to advance financial inclusion in the Philippines

At Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Maya Group CTO Alfred Lo explained how AI is expanding financial access and education in the Philippines, where most p...

MAS strengthens financial system resilience as cloud, AI and quantum risks converge

Vincent Loy details how the Monetary Authority of Singapore is strengthening operational resilience, raising AI governance standards and advancing qua...

MetaComp positions StableX Network for the next phase of digital payments and settlement

MetaComp’s co-president Tin Pei Ling explains how its StableX Network addresses the structural inefficiencies and trust deficits in cross-border se...

How UOB is positioning for digital assets at scale

Lee Zhu Kuang, managing director and group head of UOB’s Innovation Group, outlines how the bank is preparing for tokenised assets and emerging digi...

How Standard Chartered is institutionalising digital assets across banking

Danielle Szetho, head of digital asset portfolio and governance at Standard Chartered, discusses the bank’s efforts to embed regulated digital asset...

Banking Circle expands Asia Pacific footprint as tokenised payment models evolve

Kirit Bhatia, chief digital assets officer at Banking Circle, explained how the bank combined traditional banking infrastructure with tokenised assets...

Clean identity and clean money enable accountable Web3 adoption

Cleanverse CEO Ceridwen Choo explains how a compliance-native architecture that interlocks bank-verified identity with verified regulated stablecoins ...

Hedera positions its distributed ledger network for institutional use

Isadora Arredondo, global policy director at Hedera, outlined how the network’s technical design, governance structure and regulatory engagements ai...

First Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Punjab, Stanbic IBTC, Absa, Al Rajhi Bank and BDO Unibank recognised for excellence in retail finance, SME banking and transaction finance

First Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Punjab, Stanbic IBTC, Absa, Al Rajhi Bank and BDO Unibank were recognised at The TAB Global Finance Awards 2025....

LianLian Global supports Chinese SMEs with AI-enabled cross-border solutions

LianLian Global's Tim Shen on expanding into emerging markets, using AI-driven compliance, payments and FX tools to support Chinese enterprises naviga...

StraitsX builds the rails for real-world stablecoin payments

Liu Tianwei, co-founder and CEO of StraitsX, explains how regulated digital money infrastructure across Asia links stablecoins to compliant, real-worl...

How DCJPY is building the tokenised deposit model in Japan

DeCurret DCP’s Mai Kaneko explains how DCJPY is shaping Japan’s regulated ecosystem for tokenised deposits, stablecoins and future CBDC use....

Bank of America builds a future-ready global payments infrastructure

Rich Clow explains how Bank of America is modernising payments infrastructure to deliver scalable, interoperable and simplified services across global...

Mastercard’s 2030 vision builds an intelligent future for payments

Mastercard’s Sandeep Malhotra outlines how tokenisation, interoperability and AI-ready systems are reshaping Asia Pacific’s payments infrastructur...

HSBC positions itself for the next stage of digital asset adoption

HSBC’s John O’Neill explains how tokenised deposits, CBDCs and real-world assets are moving from pilots to real-world adoption across global finan...

UOB strengthens regional cyber resilience amid rising ecosystem risks

UOB’s group CISO Tobias Gondrom outlines how it is strengthening cyber resilience across ASEAN through ecosystem-wide defences, AI-enabled detection...

Cobo sharpens custody and wallet governance for institutional tokenisation

Custody becomes the governance backbone of institutional tokenisation as Lily King explains Asia’s diverging regulatory models and rising utility-dr...

JP Morgan sees tokenised finance coming of age

Kara Kennedy, global co-head of Kinexys by JP Morgan, explains how tokenised deposits, stablecoins and institutional digital asset infrastructures are...

IBM urges financial institutions to prepare for quantum-safe transition

IBM’s Ray Harishankar explains why progress in quantum computing requires banks to prepare cryptographic systems early, ensuring secure, coordinated...

HSBC readies for quantum era with crypto agility and industry pilots

HSBC's Tancy Tan outlines a pragmatic, regulation-aligned quantum strategy focused on crypto-agility, early pilots, ecosystem collaboration and buildi...

GFTN builds global corridors for fintech collaboration

GFTN is establishing centres of excellence and regional satellite capabilities to strengthen innovation, policy development and cross border connectiv...

Linux Foundation calls for cryptographic agility ahead of the quantum era

Linux Foundation’s Hart Montgomery urges financial institutions to inventory cryptography, build agile architectures and collaborate through open st...

TerraPay’s Ani Sane discusses building compliant and interoperable cross-border payment networks

Ani Sane, co-founder and chief business officer of TerraPay, outlines how the company is extending its digital payments infrastructure to connect bank...

Italy builds fintech bridges with Singapore and ASEAN for the next decade

Italy’s ambassador to Singapore and Brunei Dante Brandi, trade commissioner Giorgio Calveri and Italia Fintech vice president Massimo Ruffolo outlin...

SY Holdings makes supply-chain finance fairer and more responsive with AI

SY Holdings’ AI platform uses transaction-level insights to deliver faster, fairer credit for SMEs and support Chinese firms expanding in Southeast ...

Visa discusses how AI and value-added services are addressing acceptance and fraud challenges

Visa’s Axel Boye-Moller explains how AI-driven fraud detection, acceptance optimisation and modular innovation are strengthening trust, resilience a...

Shanghai Commercial Bank redefines SME banking with AI, tokenisation and real-time data

Shanghai Commercial Bank (Shacom) is reshaping SME banking in Hong Kong through AI, tokenisation and real-time data integration. Shacom’s Ryan Fung ...

PBoC’s ‘AI + Finance’ strategy signals China’s next phase of fintech reform

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 showcased China’s “AI + Finance” strategy, uniting policymakers and industry leaders on regulated, data-driven finan...

Ahmed Abdelaal named CEO of the Year in the Middle East for driving digital innovation, international expansion and sustainable growth

Ahmed Abdelaal’s leadership at Mashreq Bank has strengthened the bank’s technological innovation, international presence, financial performance an...

Mashreq's Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair recognised for lifetime achievement and contribution to UAE banking and finance sector

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Mashreq Bank chairman, receives the William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award for transformative leaders...

Absa Ghana, Commercial Bank of Qatar and BSF recognised for achievements in retail, transaction banking and trade finance in Middle East and Africa

Leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa were recognised at the TAB Global Middle East and Africa Awards 2025 in Dubai. ...

Reflections on China's AI journey

China’s AI journey reveals a mature ecosystem where banks, platforms and regulators collaborate to embed intelligent finance across sectors....

China’s AI innovation model and its global implications

China’s AI model fuses technology, policy and finance into an integrated system, offering global lessons amid distinct local conditions....

Institutions build interoperable foundations for stablecoins and digital markets

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 showcased crypto’s evolution from innovation to institution, where regulation, interoperability and infrastructure drive it...

Scale, strength and digital transformation define the next phase of global finance

TAB Global’s latest research highlights a banking industry navigating two powerful currents. On one hand, the world’s largest, strongest and best ...

Leadership that redefines banking in 2025

Every three years, the TAB Global Leadership Achievement Awards take stock of the individuals reshaping the banking industry. Unlike many recognition ...

Technology partners build the new foundation of global finance with AI, cloud and interoperability

AI, cloud-native platforms and open interoperability are rebuilding global financial infrastructure, enabling secure, resilient and programmable payme...

Banks converge on AI, interoperability and tokenisation to build the next frontier of payments and trade

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, banks showcased AI, interoperability and tokenisation to modernise payments, trade, treasury and finance, building seamless g...

ICBC (Asia) leads custody services in Hong Kong with exceptional growth, advanced digital capabilities and robust risk management

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (“ICBC (Asia)”) was awarded Best Custodian Bank in Hong Kong for its exceptional custody se...

Ping An Bank drives business innovation through AI

Ping An Bank leverages AI to strengthen core retail and transaction capabilities, driving innovation, efficiency and improved customer experience acro...

The next firewall is human: How banks protect customers through knowledge

Banks can turn financial knowledge into their strongest defence against scams, debt and digital exploitation. ...

UBA accelerates growth through digital innovation and strategic expansion

UBA is expanding across Africa through AI-driven digital innovation, real-time payments, and inclusive, customer-centric platforms that enhance financ...

UOB outlines ASEAN’s path from integration to resilience

Amid shifting supply chains, ASEAN is becoming a key hub for trade, investment, and innovation driven by cooperation, technology, and sustainability....

Circle’s USDC embedded in regulated finance

David Katz, vice-president of strategy and policy for Asia Pacific at Circle, explains how regulation and collaboration embed USDC in institutional fi...

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business drives private capital, digitalisation and trust in Asia Pacific asset servicing market

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Franck Dubois, head of Asia Pacific for Securities Services at BNP Paribas, highlighted how globalisation, private capital gr...

Bank of America advances cross-border real-time payments and FX risk solutions in Asia Pacific

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Phil Carmalt, head of global payments solutions products for Asia Pacific at Bank of America, described how the bank is meeti...

UOB builds bridges for beyond borders investment in ASEAN

UOB’s FDI Advisory Unit guides corporates expanding across ASEAN, with Jimmy Koh outlining its focus on emerging regional economic corridors and par...

Bank of Punjab’s digital strategy confronts challenges in SME expansion

Through a digital-first strategy targeting SMEs and agriculture, the Bank of Punjab is expanding financial inclusion in Pakistan, balancing innovation...

audax redefines digital banking economics through embedded finance

Across Asia’s digital-banking landscape, embedded finance is emerging as a structural advantage. Smriti Gupta, chief financial officer of audax, exp...

Finastra launches Trade Innovation Nexus to tackle interoperability, compliance and fraud in trade finance

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Manish Joshi, managing director for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Finastra’s lending business, explained how the ...

Zodia Custody strengthens bank-grade infrastructure amid Asia’s tokenisation push

Zodia Custody, backed by Standard Chartered and Northern Trust, embeds bank-grade governance and compliance to drive institutional trust and regulated...

BNY accelerates real-time payments, AI and fintech collaboration across Asia Pacific

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Fabian Khoshbakht, Head of Treasury Services for Asia Pacific at BNY, discussed how the bank is enabling faster and richer cr...

Ahmed Abdelaal awarded Best Bank CEO in the UAE for driving digital innovation, international expansion and sustainable growth

Abdelaal led Mashreq’s digital transformation, with Neo platforms delivering full banking functionality directly to customers’ devices....

Dandelion’s wholesale network links banks to 3.2 billion mobile wallets and 626,000 cash points

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Euronet’s Juan Bianchi said Dandelion enhances existing payment networks, linking banks to emerging markets and preparing f...

Darmawan Junaidi named Best Bank CEO in Indonesia for driving digital transformation, financial excellence and sustainability

Junaidi spearheaded the development of Bank Mandiri’s Livin’ and Kopra retail and corporate platforms, modernising services and boosting transacti...

Bank Mandiri is Indonesia’s Best Corporate, Investment and Wholesale Bank

Bank Mandiri was recognised as Indonesia’s Best Corporate, Investment and Wholesale Bank 2025 for its digital innovation, regional strength and disc...

Building a new multilateral order through finance and shared risk

At CGTN’s Dialogue, Emmanuel Daniel, Erik Solheim and Zhu Xian explored how finance, reform and cooperation can renew global multilateralism....

Coinbase expands derivatives business as digital market structure evolves

At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Coinbase’s Usman Naeem outlined its derivatives and tokenisation push to bridge traditional and digital finance....

Temenos launches AI-infused money-movement platform to modernise cross-border and domestic payments

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Temenos’ Mick Fennell unveiled money-movement solution leveraging AI, APIs, ISO 20022 and cloud to streamline payments....

Wise Platform embeds low-cost, instant cross-border payments into banks and ecosystems

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Samarth Bansal, general manager for Wise Platform Asia Pacific, explained how Wise is extending its infrastructure from retai...

Swiss-regulated AMINA Bank launches Hong Kong hub for Asia’s digital-asset markets

AMINA Bank expands to Asia with a Hong Kong hub, offering institutional-grade custody, lending and trading under Swiss-regulated digital-asset standar...

Deutsche Bank positions itself as a trusted partner for transition finance and inclusive sustainability

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Lavinia Bauerochse, global head of sustainable finance, Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank, explained how sustainability has evo...

FIS identifies partnerships, modernisation and AI as key enabler for smoother, compliant, customer-focused payments

Andrew Murray, head of international banking and payments at FIS, said today’s rapidly evolving ecosystem marks the industry’s most transformative...

BNY builds inclusive, interoperable payment infrastructure for the next frontier of finance

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Isabel Schmidt, Executive Platform Owner for BNY’s Enterprise Payments Enablement, outlined how the bank is creating a sing...

Mizuho advances on tokenised deposits, AI and cybersecurity partnerships to modernise cross-border payments and trade finance

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Mizuho’s Ashutosh Kumar outlined tokenised deposits, blockchain, AI and partnerships enabling faster, secure, interoperable...

Fireblocks builds the “core banking” infrastructure for digital assets and on-chain payments

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Stephen Richardson, chief strategy officer and head of banking at Fireblocks, described how the company is simplifying access...

Bank of America embeds AI and data to transform corporate payments

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Winnie Chen, head of global payment solutions for Asia Pacific at Bank of America, explained how interoperability, data insig...

Deutsche Bank pushes affordable, standardised digital trade to unlock liquidity

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Borislav Ivanov-Blankenburg of Deutsche Bank highlighted how interoperability, regulation, cost and ESG standards drive trade...

Smartstream doubles down on infrastructure and AI to future-proof post-trade operations

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, CEO Akber Jaffer outlined SmartStream’s rebrand and investments in cloud, APIs and AI for resilient post-trade....

Bank of America applies AI and shared-ledger initiatives to enhance global payment solutions

At Sibos, Bank of America’s Mark Monaco highlighted collaboration, technology integration, and partnerships driving the bank’s evolving global pay...

JP Morgan pushes cross-border instant payments through infrastructure, policy and innovation

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, JP Morgan’s Katja Lehr outlined using payments scale and industry initiatives to overcome cross-border speed, cost, and reg...

ACI Worldwide builds cloud-native hub and intelligent orchestration to power instant and cross-border payments

At Sibos 2025, ACI’s Philip Bruno outlined how ACI Connetic enables faster, safer, programmable payments with intelligent orchestration and fraud pr...

Standard Chartered pushes interoperability and risk mitigation to scale trade digitisation

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Standard Chartered’s Samuel Mathew highlighted leveraging network, standards, and tech partnerships to reduce risk, acceler...

Deutsche Bank drives G20 cross-border payments agenda with real-time, blockchain and AI initiatives

At Sibos 2025, Deutsche Bank’s Tsvetanka Nankova detailed efforts to enhance cross-border payments via ISO 20022, real-time, blockchain and AI....

Tether's Paolo Ardoino says: "50-60% of USDT is cross-border trade and payments"

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino plans to expand with USAT and AI initiatives, strengthening the firm’s role in global digital finance....

Institutions make crypto mainstream at TOKEN2049

CME’s $40B crypto derivatives peak, signalling rising institutional adoption, with ETFs, treasuries, and stablecoins driving TradFi-DeFi convergence...

Deutsche Bank explores tokenised deposits, stablecoins and unified ledgers

At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Manuel Klein, Head of Market Management, Payments and Digital Currencies at Deutsche Bank, described how the bank is shaping ...

Standard Chartered builds data-rich platforms for an AI-led future

Sunday Domingo, global head of digital channels solutions at Standard Chartered, said at Sibos Frankfurt 2025 that the ISO 20022 migration is only the...

Standard Chartered accelerates clearing speed, transparency and embedded payments

Speaking at Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Danielle Sharpe, global head of clearing at Standard Chartered, set out how the bank is investing in speed, transpar...

ICBC accelerates digitisation of wealth management operations through innovation platform

Under the “Digital ICBC” initiative, ICBC advances to build a comprehensive wealth management ecosystem, addressing customer needs and driving sus...

Swift launches shared digital ledger at Sibos Frankfurt 2025

At the opening plenary of Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Swift chair Graeme Munro and chief executive Javier Pérez-Tasso announced a blockchain-based shared l...

David Lynne named Transaction Finance Leader of the Year for driving Deutsche Bank’s strategic growth and digital transformation

David Lynne leads Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank’s digital transformation, expanding global client mandates and sustainability initiatives....

Cathay United Bank hosts Vietnam tax and investment seminar on impact of tariffs and supply chain shifts

Cathay United Bank-Ho Chi Minh City branch hosted a seminar in Hanoi highlighting Vietnam’s tax and investment challenges, opportunities from global...

CCB 2025 interim results show steady progress with leading NIM, rising fee income and stable cost and efficiency management

China Construction Bank posted steady interim results in 2025, supported by strong margins, rising fee income and firm asset quality. Cost disciplin...

Beyond crypto – Stablecoins and tokenised assets in mainstream banking

Stablecoins and tokenised assets are moving beyond their origins in the crypto markets and into mainstream banking and finance. Banks, market infrastr...

Deutsche Bank balances legacy and new rails in global payments

Sebastien Avot, head of institutional cash and trade finance, Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank, explained how the bank is navigating the coexistence of e...

CTBC Bank and E.SUN Bank lead Taiwanese banks across retail, corporate and transaction banking

Leading financial institutions in Taiwan were recognised for achievements in retail, transaction finance, financial technology and financial markets....

Bank of America focuses on resilience, predictability and advisory at Sibos Frankfurt

Ahead of Sibos 2025, Bank of America’s Christian Stolcke, Greg Kavanaugh, Winnie Chen, Phil Carmalt and Terence Tan discuss how macro shifts, rails ...

Alan Lee awarded Best Bank CEO in Taiwan for advancing strategy, innovation, talent and sustainability

Alan Lee’s leadership at Cathay United Bank strengthened strategic management, advanced digital transformation, empowered employees and promoted sus...

Ripple sets out institutional case for stablecoins in Asia

Jack McDonald, senior vice president of stablecoins at Ripple, shares how the company is approaching regulated stablecoin issuance, cross-border use c...

Resilience and security at the core of Standard Chartered’s growth

Standard Chartered makes technology resilience a board priority, addressing AI fraud, regulatory fragmentation, and supply chain risks to sustain trus...

China’s AI model is defined by platforms, integration and policy alignment

Over five days in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan, the China AI Innovation Study Tour 2025 brought delegates into detailed briefings with le...

BNY positions for the next frontiers of global finance

In the lead up to Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, BNY said the focus will be on how global payments and market infrastructure are being reshaped by interoper...

Huawei highlights financial services innovation as tour concludes in Dongguan

The final day of the China AI Innovation Study Tour took delegates to Huawei’s Songshan Lake campus in Dongguan. ...

Ant Group, PingPong and Zhejiang University showcase compliance, payments and research innovation

The third day of the China AI Innovation Study Tour 2025 in Hangzhou took participants through Ant Group’s growth journey, milestones and AML Centre...

Standard Chartered prioritises tokenisation, AI and the future of securities services

Tan Ying Ying, Global Head of Product Management for Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered, explained how tokenisation, AI, interope...

How banks are making ESG integral to strategy, not just compliance

As regulatory expectations rise and greenwashing scrutiny tightens, banks are embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) into credit, govern...

From banking transformation to AI-driven finance and robotics in action

Delegates explored SPDB’s financial innovation, MYbank’s AI-driven SME banking, and DeepRobotics demonstrations on day two of China AI Innovation ...

TIDLOR aims to redefine inclusive insurance through omnichannel innovation

Through its multi-brand ecosystem— heygoody.com, Shield Insurance and Areegator—TIDLOR aims to reshape Thailand’s insurance landscape with dig...

AI at scale in infrastructure, commerce and finance in Shanghai

China AI Innovation Study Tour 2025 opened in Shanghai, showing AI’s role in infrastructure, commerce, and financial services via leading firms....

The future of lending isn’t just automated — it’s autonomous

Agentic AI is reshaping lending by handling routine tasks and freeing bankers to focus on strategy, clients and growth....

JP Morgan and Kinexys on the next frontiers of payments and tokenisation

As Sibos 2025 convenes in Frankfurt from late September to early October, Katja Lehr of JP Morgan and Akshika Gupta of Kinexys by JPMorgan laid out wh...

Sibos Frankfurt set to confront digital assets, AI, resilience and interoperability

As Sibos returns to Europe, Dhiraj Bajaj, global head of transaction banking FI sales at Standard Chartered, outlines what banks and financial institu...

Digital assets move into mainstream banking at Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered has been at the forefront of bridging the world of crypto-native innovation and regulated finance. Rene Michau, group head of digit...

Jose Teodoro Limcaoco: “Embracing technology is no longer optional but essential”

At Finance Philippines 2025, BAP's Jose Teodoro Limcaoco, urged the industry to become smarter, more proactive and much bolder as it navigates rapid t...

HSBC evolves wealth proposition amid Asia’s pivot to alternatives, hybrid advice and cross-border growth

Affluent investors across Asia are rebalancing portfolios, accelerating adoption of alternatives and embracing hybrid advisory models. HSBC’s 2025 A...

KAF Digital Bank strengthens digital Shariah banking with consortium-led, customer-first approach

Following its operational readiness and the April 2025 launch of its beta “PERINTIS” phase, KAF Digital Bank is steadily rolling out Shariah-compl...

Standard Chartered leads digital wealth transformation with personalised advisory at scale

Awarded Best Wealth Management Bank in Asia Pacific at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance programme 2025 in Tokyo, Standard Chartered is driv...

Standard Chartered Hong Kong redefines retail banking with digital-first, lifestyle-centric innovation

Recognised as the Best Retail Bank in Asia Pacific at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2025 in Tokyo, Standard Chartered Hong Kong i...

Amy Yang leads CTBC’s transformation in digital retail and cross-border wealth banking

Amy Yang, CEO of retail banking at CTBC Bank and Retail Finance Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific, is redefining retail and private banking through a...

How smarter banks and bolder moves shape Philippine finance

Finance Philippines 2025 brought together banking leaders, regulators and technology experts to explore how structural reforms, digital transformation...

DBS builds strategic momentum through resilience, integration and innovation

DBS posted record first-half 2025 results by strengthening its balance sheet, integrating clients, and embedding digital capabilities. Its “One Bank...

Khairussaleh Ramli awarded Best Bank CEO in Malaysia for transformative leadership and strategic discipline

Khairussaleh Ramli’s bold and disciplined leadership has propelled Maybank’s customer-focused digital transformation, sustainability commitments a...

Krungsri GIFT looks to reshape loyalty with AI-driven, mission-based engagement

Krungsri aims to redefine customer loyalty with GIFT, a personalised, gamified rewards platform embedded within its mobile banking app. By aligning ...

Techcombank transforms through technology, data and talent

Techcombank has rebuilt its core technology and data architecture, expanded its ecosystem partnerships and redefined its talent model as part of a mul...

RHB anchors ASEAN growth with disciplined PROGRESS27 execution

RHB Banking Group is translating internal transformation into regional execution under PROGRESS27. Singapore anchors this shift as the group aligns pl...

CIMB sharpens retail and wealth strategy under Forward30 vision

CIMB is transforming retail and wealth under its Forward30 strategy by combining digital innovation, AI-driven advisory, and regional scale to deepen ...

Raising the bar in Thailand's digital banking age

In the wake of Thailand’s approval of virtual bank licences, leading business, operation, risk management and technology heads from incumbent and em...

CIMB eyes strategic and purposeful growth while strengthening its ASEAN franchise

At CIMB’s inaugural ASEAN Media Trip, Group CEO Novan Amirudin and his fellow group banking leaders elaborated on how the bank’s Forward30 strateg...

Shaping culture, building leaders - The enduring legacy of Mary Huen

Chief executive officer for Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia at Standard Chartered, Mary Huen reflects on the deeper impact of leadership beyo...

Unlock China's economic transformation through consumption stimulus

Service consumption is key to China's economic transformation, but several challenges must be addressed to enhance household consumption propensity an...

Kasikorn Leasing grows auto finance business through full automotive value chain

Amid a sluggish auto market, Kasikorn Leasing expanded its leadership in auto financing and strengthened its digital capabilities, supported by synerg...

Kasikornbank’s Home to Cash enhances secured lending with flexible hybrid structure

Kasikornbank’s Home to Cash has emerged as one of the secured loan innovations in Thailand, combining term loans and overdraft features into a singl...

MSB builds agile digital core for sustained transformation

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank has embraced core and engagement banking modernisation, open-source DevOps, and AI readiness to drive dig...

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...

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...

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...

Recalibrating trade, industrial policy and financial systems in a fragmented world

In his keynote at the 2025 The Asian Banker Future of Finance China Summit, held on 26 June in Beijing, Robert Koopman— former Chief Economist of th...

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...

Cradle of China's private economy offers a blueprint to counter US tariffs

Given the US administration's shifting tariff policies, many global manufacturers may feel apprehensive about their growth prospects. Uncertainty in t...

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...

Banks focus on future-ready capabilities through core modernisation, cloud and AI

Senior executives from leading financial institutions in Asia share how they are strategically accelerating technology transformation by adopting clou...

Mizuho CEO Masahiro Kihara steers transformation with cultural reset, digital shift and global expansion

Since becoming CEO in 2022, Masahiro Kihara has driven Mizuho Financial Group’s turnaround by reshaping its corporate culture, refocusing on core st...

Temenos outlines measured approach to core banking transformation in Asia Pacific

At its 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Manila, Temenos set out a platform strategy built on progressive modernisation, modular architecture, embed...

Modernising fund infrastructure through convergence of traditional and digital platforms

Vincent Clause of Euroclear and Rehan Ahmed of Marketnode discuss how their partnership bridges legacy financial infrastructure with next-generation d...

Banks recalibrate cross-border payment strategies and orchestrate platforms for a real- time, multi-rail world

Banks are moving beyond legacy rail limitations to build orchestrated, customer-centric payment platforms. From consolidating real-time rails and dome...

CCB delivers steady growth and optimisation, with costs and risks under control

At its 2024 Annual Performance Conference on 28 March, China Construction Bank (CCB) reported strong growth, with total assets of RMB 41 trillion ($5....

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...

From cash to code - Rosie Rios on the next financial paradigm

Rosie Rios, 43rd Treasurer of the United States and board member of Ripple, in her keynote at The Asian Banker Summit 2025 called on the financial sec...

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...

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 ...

Trust the data, take the leap!

At the TAB Global Leadership Awards 2025, Emmanuel Daniel used a personal leap of faith to illustrate why leadership begins with trust—in data, in p...

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, ...

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,...

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...

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...

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�...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

UOB strengthens leadership in transaction banking across Asia

UOB continues to expand and entrench its foothold in transaction banking across Asia, driven by a focus on digital integration, regional connectivity ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

CTBC Bank’s Amy Yang strengthens retail franchise dominance, expands inclusive and sustainable finance

Amy Yang, Retail Banking Group CEO at Taiwan’s CTBC Bank, was recognised as the Retail Finance Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific for 2025 at the TA...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Mastercard combats rising fraud with AI and global collaboration

At the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, Matthew Driver, executive vice president, head of services at Mastercard Asia Pacific, highlighted that as acc...

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...

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’...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, the tycoon behind Malaysia’s infrastructure and philanthropy

Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, a self-made billionaire, has long been a central figure in Malaysia’s business landscape. ...

How is Broadridge helping FIs balance digital innovation and operational resilience with AI

As financial institutions become increasingly interconnected, ensuring digital operational resilience while embracing artificial intelligence (AI) inn...

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...

Deutsche Bank sees cash management and payments innovation with ISO 20022 adoption

At Sibos 2024, Patricia Sullivan, global head of institutional cash management at Deutsche Bank, outlined the bank’s approach to modernising global ...

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...

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...

Buna poised to transform cross-border payments in the Arab region and beyond

Buna, launched by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), is reshaping cross-border payments by enhancing financial inclusion, reducing inefficiencies, and fost...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability

QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ...

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 ...

Revolutionising wealth management with strategic financial solutions

Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) is elevating its wealth management services by capitalising on diverse financial opportunities and providing bespoke...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Farro Capital focuses on intergenerational wealth, legacy and global mobility

Farro Capital claims its success lies in its comprehensive and personalised approach to wealth management. The firm offers services ranging from wealt...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cake Vietnam digital bank aims for profitability by end 2024

Leveraging advanced AI, the bank aims to be among the top 5% of profitable digital-only banks globally by the end of 2024, transforming digital bankin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Chris Holmes on future of inclusive finance and technology

Ahead of his keynote at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong in May 2024, Holmes, known as Lord Holmes in the UK House of Lords, discussed his expansi...

Bank boards fail to embrace technological imperative

The boards of many financial institutions lag in recognising technology’s critical role, risking resilience and competitiveness due to insufficient ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

HSBC advocates diversified global investment portfolio with emphasis on ASEAN and Indian assets