Interviews Feb 22 Interview: “We intend to operate as an ally rather than to compete with banks” In a rapidly growing fintech sector success revolves around the ability to leverage innovation and disruptive technology to solve real world busine... 3130
Research Note Feb 22 New competitors are catalysts for growth in mobile payments Mobile payments revenue will increase from $4.5 billion in 2015 to $10.8 billion by 2019 A key challenge for mobile payments has bee... 3089
Research Note Feb 22 What does it take to build a successful mobile wallet – more than cool technology While mobile wallets have become very popular in Kenya and China, few other markets have enjoyed such high levels of success Cus... 6773
Research Note Feb 22 Chatbots must become "smarter" for banks The popularity of chatbots is slowly rising due to their improved capabilities The benefits of chatbots are driving usage well bey... 4713
Research Note Feb 22 Bots deliver better customer experience http://www.theasianbanker.com/updates-and-articles/chatbots-must-become-smarter-for-banks... 3580
Opinions Feb 22 Memoirs of a Citibank technology warrior - The “Systematics” project (Part 3 of 4) Citibank successfully converted 12 businesses into a new standardised platform based on Systematics 4714
Trendwatch Feb 22 The race to build super-apps, platforms and communities Platforms and ecosystems are the latest buzzwords in the financial services industry. Banks and financial institut... 5563
Interview Feb 22 MB Bank’s Luu Trung: “A cashless society has become more critical today in Vietnam” Luu Trung Thai rose from the ranks at MB Bank, holding various positions such as head of the Credit Department, branch manager, Human Resources dir... 113
Research Note Feb 22 Ping An Bank pips incumbent CMB and regional peers CBA, Stanchart and DBS to emerge best retail bank in Asia Ping An Bank has set new benchmarks in retail transformation with its focus on AI, API and open banking ecosystems It recorded e... 8581
Current Account Feb 22 Grab’s value drops post merger despite leading presence in Southeast Asia Drop of 21% in share price drags market value down to $34.6 billion Grab reported loss of $988 million for Q321 but expects operat... 6834
Research Note Feb 22 Digital asset outlook 2022: Will the momentum continue? DeFi users are expected to grow ten times to 70-100 million within three years <... 27402
Interviews Feb 22 GCash's Martha Sazon: “We became profitable three years ahead of target” No other company embodies Philippines’ rapid adoption of digital services and the growth of its internet economy better than Mynt, operator of th... 21344
Current Account Feb 22 NAB hatched Hive for efficient MSME payment service The launch of Hive a key to become more relevant in the merchant acquiring business and fend off co... 4587
Opinions Feb 22 Cross-border divorce challenges, and Singapore’s unique approach We have thus far explored various issues arising in global cross-border divorce proceedings. The high-profile divorce case between the o... 6725
TAB-Fintech Feb 22 Global financial institutions propel blockchain innovation under Project Guardian UBS, SBI, DBS, Citigroup and other major banks are reshaping finance through various innovations, including the ... 19995
sponsored Feb 22 Standard Chartered Hong Kong enhances digital transformation in wealth management Expanded wealth management services to 13 Asian markets Enhanced affluent client base through ... 5301
Research Note Feb 22 Nominations are in for Global Retail Finance Leader of the Year 2024 In the fast-moving consumer banking sector, some of the largest banks in the world lead the way in driving innovation, enhancing customer service, ... 4423
Excerpt Feb 22 CIMB’s strategic vision in digital banking and consumer engagement A leading ASEAN bank, CIMB is on a mission to become the preeminent consumer and wealth management bank in Southeast Asia. Its CEO Effen... 2516
Excerpt Feb 22 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, believes the path to profitability in a fiercely competitive market lies in its ability to uncover the un... 1660
Perspectives Feb 22 AI, regulatory shifts, and digital bank expansion to define fintech in 2024 Generative AI reshapes banking with improved customer interaction and risk management Regulato... 7071
Co-published Feb 22 Taikang Family Office: Wealth planning for UHNW clients that caters to their increasing lifespans Taikang responds proactively to the global trend of longer lifespans and rapidly ageing populations 8520
Current Account Feb 22 Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Bitcoin community bullish on $56 trillion potential in 10 years Regulatory approvals and insti... 22411
Opinions Feb 22 Is philanthropy flawed? The vast majority of wealth owners and managers recognise some responsibility in the face of the many societal issues locally and global... 3666
Current Account Feb 22 Hong Kong steers towards the future with e-HKD pilot programme The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has set a significant milestone in the financial sector by launching the e-HKD Pilot Programme. This progra... 2940
Co-published Feb 22 UOB fuels ASEAN ambitions through Citi acquisition and customer centricity UOB's acquisition of Citigroup's ASEAN-4 consumer banking portfolio has accelerated its regional growth ambitions by five years St... 125
Interviews Feb 22 HSBC revamps trade finance with strategic collaborations and client-centric solutions Aditya Gahlaut, Asia Pacific co-head of global trade solutions at HSBC, emphasised the bank’s strong market presence and extensive network as key... 2908
Current Account Feb 22 Unpublished Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Bitcoin community bullish on $56 trillion potential in 10 years Regulatory approvals and insti... 12299
Interview Feb 22 Zilliqa's Conn and Kumar: "DeFi has not fulfilled its promise to help the underbanked" The following key points were discussed: The recently-launched Zilliqa Capi... 24568
Interview Feb 22 MB Bank’s Luu Trung: “A cashless society has become more critical today in Vietnam” Luu Trung Thai rose from the ranks at MB Bank, holding various positions such as head of the Credit Department, branch manager, Human Resources dir... 7581
Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 On technology, skills and innovation in China: The next lap Technology is going to be owned by the end users China is still struggling to master the chip ... 8094
Interviews Feb 22 Safeboda’s Ricky Thomson: “Digital technology is reviving Uganda” Safeboda’s 25,000 drivers are easily distinguished from the rest of the bodamen in Uganda and Nigeria. They wear bright orange vests with their n... 23781
Interviews Feb 22 Emirates NBD's Bold Digital Transformation: Redefining Banking for the Digital Age 3289 Interviews Feb 22 GXS Bank’s Ramaswami: “We are on track to profitability in 3-5 years” Muthukrishnan Ramaswami (Ramu), group CEO of GXS Bank, detailed the collective vision shaped by the bank’s management for transforming... 2489 Interviews Feb 22 Feedzai’s Tom Clifford: “Responsible AI is very critical” The company is a pioneer in real-time big data analytics. Initially focused on preventing fraud in the United States and Europe, it quic... 428 sponsored Feb 22 Axis Bank transitions to microservices and multi-cloud technology to be future-ready In an increasingly competitive environment, financial institutions strive to provide a seamless, innovative and personalised service to ... 11761 Interviews Feb 22 Oxford Risk’s Pereira-Stubbs: “Emotional comfort in investing influences financial decisions” Oxford Risks, a spin-off of University of Oxford, was founded by three professors who developed an assessment framework for understandin... 925 Awards Ceremonies Feb 22 Role of strong and sustainable leadership in the financial services industry Bank of China (Hong Kong) came out as the top Wealth Management Bank, reporting 180% post-pandemic growth in the affluent client segment. Its Famil... 1592 Co-published Feb 22 Cathay United Bank boosts ASEAN presence, strengthening global supply chains and regional integration Cathay United Bank (CUB) has long been a leader in Taiwan’s banking sector, but it has set its sights far beyond local shores... 4067 Co-published Feb 22 UOB integrates Citigroup in ASEAN’s largest data merger UOB's replicable data migration model, a first in ASEAN, streamlined the migration process with cost savings of 40% Meticulous pre... 4023 Co-published Feb 22 Bank of China (Hong Kong) one-stop online home loan financing leads the market In 2023, Hong Kong’s mortgage market underwent strategic changes to boost home ownership and market stability against a more challenging market e... 1713
Interviews Feb 22 GXS Bank’s Ramaswami: “We are on track to profitability in 3-5 years” Muthukrishnan Ramaswami (Ramu), group CEO of GXS Bank, detailed the collective vision shaped by the bank’s management for transforming... 2489
Interviews Feb 22 Feedzai’s Tom Clifford: “Responsible AI is very critical” The company is a pioneer in real-time big data analytics. Initially focused on preventing fraud in the United States and Europe, it quic... 428
sponsored Feb 22 Axis Bank transitions to microservices and multi-cloud technology to be future-ready In an increasingly competitive environment, financial institutions strive to provide a seamless, innovative and personalised service to ... 11761
Interviews Feb 22 Oxford Risk’s Pereira-Stubbs: “Emotional comfort in investing influences financial decisions” Oxford Risks, a spin-off of University of Oxford, was founded by three professors who developed an assessment framework for understandin... 925
Awards Ceremonies Feb 22 Role of strong and sustainable leadership in the financial services industry Bank of China (Hong Kong) came out as the top Wealth Management Bank, reporting 180% post-pandemic growth in the affluent client segment. Its Famil... 1592
Co-published Feb 22 Cathay United Bank boosts ASEAN presence, strengthening global supply chains and regional integration Cathay United Bank (CUB) has long been a leader in Taiwan’s banking sector, but it has set its sights far beyond local shores... 4067
Co-published Feb 22 UOB integrates Citigroup in ASEAN’s largest data merger UOB's replicable data migration model, a first in ASEAN, streamlined the migration process with cost savings of 40% Meticulous pre... 4023
Co-published Feb 22 Bank of China (Hong Kong) one-stop online home loan financing leads the market In 2023, Hong Kong’s mortgage market underwent strategic changes to boost home ownership and market stability against a more challenging market e... 1713
