Interviews Apr 15 Standard Chartered's blueprint for transformation that lasts Standard Chartered's Fit for Growth programme saved $754 million, exceeding return targets a year early. Global head of group transformation, Brian O'... 1938
Interviews Apr 14 Mobile-first banking drives customer engagement and productivity at Nedbank Nedbank’s strategic shift to a mobile-first approach has transformed its operations, boosting customer engagement, acquisition and operational effic... 1373
Sponsored Content Apr 07 BIDV receives double recognition at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2026 BIDV receives dual recognition at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2026, reaffirming its position as the leading retail bank in Viet... 1044
Analysis Apr 07 BNY posts record results as higher margins, broad revenue gains and platform strategy take hold Bank of New York Mellon reported record revenue and net income in 2025, driven by growth in fee and interest income, operational leverage and platform... 646
Analysis Apr 06 Al Rajhi Bank posts 26% profit growth, driven by diversification and lending shift Al Rajhi Bank’s profit grew by 26% in 2025, supported by balanced loan growth, a shift toward SMEs and corporates, and expanding investment banking ... 1659
Feature Mar 31 The intelligent bank at scale — AI leadership and accountability in global banking Banks winning at AI will embed machine-assisted decisioning into governance, explainability, balance sheet discipline, and client trust—not algorith... 1486
Trendwatch Mar 26 From digital banking to the intelligent bank at scale For more than a decade the banking industry has focused on digital transformation. Mobile banking, cloud infrastructure and platform partnerships have... 1288
Leadership Awards Mar 12 SPD Bank's Zhang Weizhong drives digital and intelligent transformation, expands retail franchise Zhang Weizhong, Chairman of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, was named Retail Finance Leader of the Year at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finan... 715
Analysis Feb 27 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.... 2759
Interviews Feb 26 BPI shifts to engagement-led mobile banking model as digital adoption accelerates BPI’s mobile platform reaches 8.75 million users, anchoring customer engagement, acquisition, ecosystem integration and long-term digital-driven pro... 1648
Interviews Feb 20 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... 1328
Interviews Feb 06 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 ... 1399
Interviews Jan 19 Techcombank rebuilds its technology core around cloud, data and disciplined execution Tuan Nguyen, group chief information officer (CIO) of Techcombank, explained how a cloud-first strategy, multi-year platform modernisation and deliver... 5038
Awards Ceremonies Dec 11 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... 2579
Awards Ceremonies Dec 11 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... 2064
Co-published Dec 09 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... 1728
Co-published Dec 09 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 ... 1756
HK Fintech Week Nov 25 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... 1878
Awards Ceremonies Nov 21 First Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Punjab, Stanbic IBTC, Absa, Al Rajhi Bank and BDO Unibank recognised for excellence in retail finance, SME banking and transaction finance First Bank of Nigeria, Bank of Punjab, Stanbic IBTC, Absa, Al Rajhi Bank and BDO Unibank were recognised at The TAB Global Finance Awards 2025.... 2505
HK Fintech Week Nov 20 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... 2420
HK Fintech Week Nov 19 DBS Hong Kong drives digital leap for SMEs with human-centred AI DBS Bank Hong Kong is reshaping SME banking through digital integration and responsible use of AI. At Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Lareina Wang, manag... 2173
Round Up Nov 14 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 ... 2752
Awards Ceremonies Nov 07 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... 3327
Awards Ceremonies Nov 07 Mashreq's Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair recognised for lifetime achievement and contribution to UAE banking and finance sector Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Mashreq Bank chairman, receives the William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award for transformative leaders... 2688
Awards Ceremonies Nov 07 Absa Ghana, Commercial Bank of Qatar and BSF recognised for achievements in retail, transaction banking and trade finance in Middle East and Africa Leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa were recognised at the TAB Global Middle East and Africa Awards 2025 in Dubai. ... 2361
Trendwatch Oct 28 Scale, strength and digital transformation define the next phase of global finance TAB Global’s latest research highlights a banking industry navigating two powerful currents. On one hand, the world’s largest, strongest and best ... 2387
Trendwatch Oct 28 Leadership that redefines banking in 2025 Every three years, the TAB Global Leadership Achievement Awards take stock of the individuals reshaping the banking industry. Unlike many recognition ... 2901
Round Up Oct 27 Technology partners build the new foundation of global finance with AI, cloud and interoperability AI, cloud-native platforms and open interoperability are rebuilding global financial infrastructure, enabling secure, resilient and programmable payme... 2324
Co-published Oct 24 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... 3295
Interviews Oct 22 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... 2760
Conference Oct 22 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.... 2026
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Bank of America advances cross-border real-time payments and FX risk solutions in Asia Pacific At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Phil Carmalt, head of global payments solutions products for Asia Pacific at Bank of America, described how the bank is meeti... 1828
Interviews Oct 21 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... 2786
Interviews Oct 17 Bank of Punjab’s digital strategy confronts challenges in SME expansion Through a digital-first strategy targeting SMEs and agriculture, the Bank of Punjab is expanding financial inclusion in Pakistan, balancing innovation... 1982
Awards Ceremonies Oct 15 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.... 1367
Awards Ceremonies Oct 15 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... 1211
Awards Ceremonies Oct 15 Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase named Global CEO of the Year 2025 for transformational leadership Dimon’s enduring leadership at JPMorgan Chase has set a global standard for resilience, performance and long-term strategic vision in banking.... 1977
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 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.... 1822
Sibos Round Up Oct 01 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... 2454
Co-published Sep 30 ICBC accelerates digitisation of wealth management operations through innovation platform Under the “Digital ICBC” initiative, ICBC advances to build a comprehensive wealth management ecosystem, addressing customer needs and driving sus... 2851
Awards Ceremonies Sep 29 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.... 3109
Co-published Sep 29 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... 3057
Awards Ceremonies Sep 19 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... 4298
Interviews Sep 09 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... 2498
Interviews Sep 09 BSN advances digital channels to extend inclusion and improve service delivery Bank Simpanan Nasional is pursuing a multi-pronged digital transformation programme to broaden financial inclusion, improve customer experience and en... 3316
Speech Aug 29 Jose Teodoro Limcaoco: “Embracing technology is no longer optional but essential” At Finance Philippines 2025, BAP's Jose Teodoro Limcaoco, urged the industry to become smarter, more proactive and much bolder as it navigates rapid t... 12229
Interview Notes Aug 26 Alliance Bank Malaysia focuses on proprietary technology and embedded finance to drive growth Alliance Bank Malaysia has introduced virtual credit cards, dynamic card numbers and embedded personal financing into partner platforms, to grow marke... 3731
Co-published Aug 25 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... 4990
Co-published Aug 21 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... 2185
Leadership Awards Aug 15 Fabian S. Dee awarded Best Bank CEO in the Philippines for leading Metrobank's growth and digital transformation Fabian S. Dee’s visionary leadership has driven Metrobank’s steady growth, financial resilience, business expansion, operational excellence, talen... 5261
Leadership Awards Aug 11 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... 5659
Interviews Jul 31 Krungsri GIFT looks to reshape loyalty with AI-driven, mission-based engagement Krungsri aims to redefine customer loyalty with GIFT, a personalised, gamified rewards platform embedded within its mobile banking app. By aligning ... 6236
Interviews Jul 31 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... 14887
Roundtable Jul 26 Raising the bar in Thailand's digital banking age In the wake of Thailand’s approval of virtual bank licences, leading business, operation, risk management and technology heads from incumbent and em... 4401
Conference Jul 24 Thailand’s financial leaders chart responsible AI transformation and digital trust in uncertain times At Finance Thailand 2025, senior bankers, policymakers and technologists converged to address how artificial intelligence, digitalisation and regulat... 3789
TABLive Jul 22 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... 2718
Interviews Jul 14 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... 15748
Interviews Jul 08 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... 6434
TABLive Jul 08 Temenos refocuses product strategy under Barb Morgan’s leadership Barb Morgan, chief product and technology officer at Temenos, outlines how the company is aligning its technology roadmap with clients’ evolving e... 5207
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... 19903
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... 5573
Speeches and Presentations Jul 03 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... 4731
Interviews Jun 20 OCB charts a customer-centric, modular path in Vietnam’s digital and sustainable banking landscape Luong Tuan Thanh, CIO of Orient Commercial Bank (OCB), shares how the bank is deepening digitalisation and sustainability by rethinking core architect... 6100
Interviews Jun 16 RCBC retail banking bets on distribution strength and data science to scale growth RCBC's head of retail banking, Richard Lim, outlines the bank's strategy for growth through branch-led distribution, cross-selling and data-driven cu... 7122
Interviews Jun 13 BPI builds proprietary Gen AI ecosystem to elevate internal productivity and customer trust Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is implementing a proprietary generative AI platform to transform employee productivity and prepare for future cu... 6822
Roundtable Jun 11 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... 3455
Interviews Jun 09 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... 8713
Conference Jun 05 Temenos outlines measured approach to core banking transformation in Asia Pacific At its 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Manila, Temenos set out a platform strategy built on progressive modernisation, modular architecture, embed... 4551
Roundtable Jun 05 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... 4262
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... 4072
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 ... 6141
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, ... 5212
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... 4118
Leadership Awards May 23 Muliaman Hadad and Helen Wong, leading executives, institutions and regulators honoured for outstanding leadership and regulatory strength TAB Global honoured Muliaman Hadad for lifetime achievement, Helen Wong as CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific, and OCBC as Bank of the Year in Asia Pacif... 4166
Conference May 21 From cash to code: Global leaders outline responsible innovation and AI governance at The Asian Banker Summit 2025 At the opening session of The Asian Banker Summit 2025, government and industry leaders called for responsible AI use, better regulations, and digital... 6793
Leadership Awards May 16 Piyush Gupta receives the TAB Global William Bill Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievements in Leadership in the Financial Services Industry, 2025 Amid two decades of transformation in Asia Pacific finance, Piyush Gupta stands out for redefining modern banking and exemplifying the vision, excelle... 4795
Institutional Awards Apr 30 Hong Leong Finance recognised as Best Automobile Financing Product in Asia Pacific Hong Leong Finance, awarded Best Automobile Financing Product in Asia Pacific at The Asian Banker Awards 2025, is recognised for its API-driven digita... 3133
Roundtable Apr 07 AI reshapes banking, driving innovation and risk management At the Japan Banking Innovation Conference, TAB Global unveiled key insights from the Global Excellence in Digital and Retail Finance Programme 2025, ... 8670
Co-published Mar 31 GienTech powers global financial firms’ digital transformation with AI and next-generation infrastructure Kuang Wenchuan, President of GienTech Research Institute, explored how artificial intelligence and next-generation digital infrastructure like its ORI... 4199
Keynote Speech Mar 28 Vietnam accelerates financial innovation on strong economic momentum Vietnam’s banking sector is entering a new phase of transformation, fuelled by robust economic growth, demographic tailwinds, supportive regulation ... 5533
Institutional Awards Mar 27 Vietcombank, VietinBank, Cake, BIDV and TPBank recognised for excellence in wealth management, SME banking, private banking, digital and social banking in Vietnam Vietcombank, VietinBank, Cake, BIDV and TPBank were recognised at The TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance and Technology Innovation Vietnam Awards... 4121
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... 8227
Interviews Mar 19 Strengthening the foundations of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Under CEO Sanath Manatunge, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has maintained its position at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s banking sector, focusing on asset ... 7932
Interviews Mar 04 AmBank transforms with AI and analytics AmBank Malaysia is advancing its digital transformation with strategic investments in automation, AI and analytics under the stewardship of Elango Kup... 7883
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.... 4710
Site Visits Feb 27 Innovation and leadership lessons from SoftBank and SBI SoftBank and SBI have emerged as powerful forces in financial and technological innovation. Their approaches to investment, digital transformation and... 7800
Trendwatch Feb 24 Digital and retail banking trends in 2025 The digital and retail banking sectors continue to evolve, driven by innovation, rapid development and adoption of generative artificial intelligence ... 4396
Interviews Feb 24 SCB’s Mary Huen embodies visionary leadership in transforming times Standard Chartered Bank’s Mary Huen shared her strategic vision for driving growth, fostering innovation and navigating challenges in one of the wor... 9381
Leadership Awards Feb 22 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... 3695
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... 4372
Site Visits Feb 18 Advancing frontiers in fintech, AI, robotics and space exploration On Day 1, the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 opened with a welcome from tour hosts Foo Boon Ping, president and managing editor of The Asian Banker,... 2945
Interviews Jan 04 BIDV drives retail banking growth through holistic transformation Nguyen Thi Quynh Giao, head of retail banking at BIDV, explained how the bank is driving growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, focus... 8861
Interviews Dec 05 Seylan Bank seeks to empower SMEs through digital innovation and financial inclusion Ranil Dissanayake, Deputy General Manager of Branch Credit, and Chaminda Senewiratne, Head of Digital Banking Channels at Seylan Bank, shared insights... 5541
Interviews Oct 11 Doha Bank's strategic transformation and digital innovation Under new leadership, Doha Bank is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on digital innovation, customer experience, and environmental, s... 7155
Speeches and Presentations Sep 27 Philippines' digital transformation fuels financial growth and inclusion Leaders and regulators in the Philippine banking and finance industry convened at Finance Philippines 2024 held on 26 September to discuss the vital r... 11548
Interviews Sep 18 CTBC’s strategic approach to private banking growth through innovation and global expansion In an in-depth interview with John Yang, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Wealth Management, and Freddie Chen, Senior Vice President and H... 6941
Panel Discussion Aug 29 Strategies for success: Insights from ASEAN’s financial leaders at the Temenos Regional Forum 2024 Banking experts from across ASEAN discussed the critical role of technology and regulation in modernising financial systems, strengthening consumer pr... 4122
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... 4680
Interviews Jul 09 O-Bank aims to be Taiwan’s first digital-native bank by leveraging flexible core banking system Lichen Hung, O-Bank’s CIO, shared insights into the journey and motivations behind transforming a traditional banking institution into a leading dig... 6214
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... 6245
Speeches and Presentations May 24 Innovation and resilience—What’s on the supervisors’ radar? In his opening keynote at The Asian Banker Summit 2024, Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, explored the dual imp... 5565
Trendwatch Apr 26 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 ... 8180
Excerpt Apr 22 AEON Bank launches Malaysia’s first Shariah-compliant digital platform for underserved, tech-savvy customers Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank, provides insights into Malaysia's first Shariah-compliant digital bank, which is poised to transform banking. Wit... 6223
Excerpt Mar 22 HSBC advocates diversified global investment portfolio with emphasis on ASEAN and Indian assets James Cheo, chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, discusses the evolving investment opportu... 9246
Trendwatch Mar 11 Unveiling the future of finance, embracing a new digital horizon TABInsights’ global benchmarks in retail and digital banks, and financial platforms, signal a significant shift towards digital transformations... 7068
Speeches and Presentations Mar 08 Digital Banking Annual Meeting 2024: Shaping the future through AI Industry leaders converged in Seoul to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and highlighted the imper... 3571
Speeches and Presentations Mar 08 Digital Banking Annual Meeting 2024: Shaping the future through AI Industry leaders converged in Seoul to explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and highlighted the imper... 28663
Interviews Feb 28 Chairman of Korea Federation of Banks emphasises industry ethics and innovation Under chairman Cho Yong-byoung, the Korea Federation of Banks will focus on enhancing industry ethics and innovation, aiming to combat misrepresentati... 31024
Research Note Feb 26 Nominations are in for Global Retail Finance Leader of the Year 2024 TAB Global’s annual Retail Finance Leader of the Year award recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable banking and institutional transforma... 7285
Current Account Feb 20 US banks confront challenges in shifting commercial real estate dynamics As commercial property prices decline due to a pandemic-induced decrease in office space demand, US banks are boosting provisions for credit losses, p... 5450
Interviews Feb 09 Emirates NBD's Bold Digital Transformation: Redefining Banking for the Digital Age Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer, outlines the bank's ambitious journey - from revamping its core infrastructure to cloud-native solutions ... 7053
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... 6348
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 ... 4855
Excerpt Jan 17 RHB Bank enhances ecosystem collaborations and segment synergies Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and a... 3761
Interviews Nov 20 “audax builds on top of the existing legacy systems” Alex Manson and Kelvin Tan of audax discuss how the company enables banks to efficiently modernise technology infrastructure through a core banking ag... 6284
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 ... 7943
Jun 20 Bill Winters leads StanChart’s strategic shift, refocusing on Asia for profitability and market share Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, has been recognised as the inaugural Global CEO of the Year at the Leadership Achievement Awards 2023. Winter... 11655
interviews Dec 22 TPBank's Tran: “One million of our new customers are from third-party platforms” James Tran, digital bank centre head, TPBank, highlighted that the bank's digital transformation is made possible by shifting to a digital-focused bus... 10496
interviews Nov 16 Sacombank’s Nguyen Duc Thach Diem: “Our transaction points can now offer business consulting to SMEs” In this Leadership Perspective Series, Nguyen Duc Thach Diem, CEO at Sacombank, discussed how digital transformation creates a resilient organisation ... 10865
Research Note Aug 04 WeBank leads in financial performance and application of AI and blockchain technologies WeBank bolstered strong financial performance with its innovative digital technology applications. It increased its operating income by 33.69% and pos... 13522
Aug 04 微众银行在财务业绩、人工智能及区块链技术的应用方面处于领先地位 微众银行以创新性的数字技术应用加强了本已优秀的财务业绩：它的营业收入增加了33.69%，资产回报率为1.6%，资... 6213
Research Note Aug 02 Ping An Bank pips incumbent CMB and regional peers CBA, Stanchart and DBS to emerge best retail bank in Asia In 2020, Ping An Bank outperformed its domestic and regional retail banking peers not only in its business growth but also its technology capabilities... 11000
interviews Jul 26 MB Bank’s Luu Trung: “A cashless society has become more critical today in Vietnam” In this Leadership Perspective series, Luu Trung Thai, Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) vice chairman of the board of directors and CEO,... 11189
Co-published May 14 "Digital transformation is mixed up with optimisation" At the Finance Vietnam Leadership Dialogue 2021, heads of retail banking, products and businesses, including Le Xuan Vu, MB Bank;... 1841
Co-published Apr 14 Microsoft’s Yates: “Cloud adoption accelerated to build stronger digital foundation” Greater need to drive innovation, business value and efficiency increased the momentum to cloud adoption and digital transformation among financial in... 17277
Co-published Dec 07 KASIKORNBANK’s digital investment and collaboration key to its resilient retail banking performance The bank showed a robust financial position and consistent business performance despite unfavorable economic conditions by adhering to its “customer... 5756
Case Study Nov 13 Most improved retail bank in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Ping An Bank has successfully transformed its operating structure into a modern one, prioritizing asset-light and capital-light structures to allow f... 5436
Proceedings Report Aug 10 Digital transformation - An existential reality or incremental change? ... 23541
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 8830
Co-published Oct 05 Enabling seamless customer experience through digital transformation of channels ... 5328
