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 ... 1202
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... 990
Interviews Jul 28 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... 770
Interviews Jul 28 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 ... 1514
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... 891
Interviews Jul 25 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... 1168
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... 888
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... 4622
Interviews Jul 11 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... 1884
Interviews Jul 11 UOB Thailand sharpens retail banking focus after Citibank integration Following the successful integration of Citibank’s consumer banking business, UOB Thailand is reshaping its retail banking strategy by focusing on c... 2185
Interviews Jul 10 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... 1580
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... 1345
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... 1646
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... 5999
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... 1679
Interviews Jul 01 AVPN’s ImpactCollab positions philanthropy within trusted wealth advisory conversations Private wealth is surging across Asia, but most of it remains idle despite rising social needs. AVPN’s ImpactCollab platform aims to integrate phila... 941
Interviews Jun 27 China reforms financial system with caution as it confronts global risks Professor He Ping of Tsinghua University explains why China must resist short-term stimulus, reform its regulatory system and innovate responsibly to ... 2633
Awards Ceremonies Jun 25 ICBC (Asia) and BOCHK recognised for excellence in asset custody and wealth management in Hong Kong Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) [ICBC (Asia)] and Bank of China (Hong Kong) [BOCHK] received recognitions for their outstanding perform... 2149
Opinion Jun 23 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... 2887
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... 3728
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... 3214
Interviews Jun 16 BPI deepens its support for small businesses through digital innovation and customer- centric solutions With one of the largest small business loan books in the Philippines, BPI is reimagining business banking for small enterprises by investing in digita... 3072
Interviews Jun 16 FIS and Episode Six seek to redefine issuer processing with global cloud-native platform FIS and Episode Six have partnered to launch the FIS International Issuing Hub, a modular and API-first cloud-native solution designed to accelerate i... 2865
Interviews Jun 13 SB Finance drives financial inclusion through motorcycle lending and financial literacy campaigns SB Finance is expanding financial access among underserved Filipino workers through its motorcycle loan product named MotorsikLOAN, and its financial ... 2202
Interviews Jun 13 UnionBank advances digital consumer banking with partnerships, AI and platform-driven growth UnionBank of the Philippines is redefining digital consumer banking with a strategy built on ecosystem partnerships, AI-led decisioning, providing a f... 4957
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... 1735
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... 4573
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... 2366
Interviews Jun 05 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... 2468
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... 2248
Co-published Jun 04 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.... 5318
Trendwatch Jun 02 A new global benchmark redefines wholesale banking leadership TAB Global’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Corporate, Investment and Wholesale Banks sets a multidimensional benchmark for institutional s... 1675
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 ... 3850
Speeches and Presentations May 30 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... 2232
Institutional Awards May 29 Clearstream Fund Centre, KB Kookmin Bank, Bangkok Bank and BIDV recognised for excellence in financial markets technology infrastructure and custody services Clearstream Fund Centre, KB Kookmin Bank, Bangkok Bank and BIDV were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia.... 1588
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, ... 2876
Interviews May 28 Maybank steps up on winning global custody mandates Maybank Securities Solutions is accelerating its growth, fuelled by new client acquisitions, digital innovation and a sharper delivery service model,... 2633
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... 2322
Leadership Awards May 26 Masahiro Kihara awarded Best Bank CEO in Japan for reshaping corporate culture and driving sustainable growth Masahiro Kihara’s bold leadership transformed Mizuho’s culture and growth, earning him the title of Best Bank CEO in Japan and securing the group... 1545
Leadership Awards May 26 Sanath Manatunge awarded Best Bank CEO in Sri Lanka for his strategic vision, digital innovation and customer focus Sanath Manatunge’s visionary leadership and focus on digital innovation have transformed Commercial Bank of Ceylon, earning him Best Bank CEO in Sri... 2463
Institutional Awards May 26 Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, BNY, United Overseas Bank and Mizuho recognised for excellence in transaction banking, payments, and trade and supply chain finance in Asia Pacific Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, BNY, United Overseas Bank and Mizuho were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, Indones... 2000
Interviews May 23 Simon Loong charts WeLab’s journey from fintech disruptor to profitable digital bank Simon Loong, founder and Group CEO of WeLab Group, shares how the company reached profitability ahead of global digital bank benchmarks, scaled digita... 3314
Leadership Awards May 23 TAB Global confers William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award on Muliaman Hadad: Recognising enduring contributions to financial supervision and governance Muliaman Hadad is honoured for a lifetime of leadership that reshaped Indonesia’s financial system—championing regulatory reform, inclusive financ... 2063
Leadership Awards May 22 Helen Wong awarded CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific Helen Wong’s visionary leadership at OCBC has driven regional growth, digital innovation and sustainability. She has aligned strategy, scaled wealth... 2170
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... 3004
Interviews May 14 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 ... 4023
Opinion May 07 Why banks must build AI model context platforms to stay competitive As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from a knowledge retriever into a memory-driven personal assistant, banks face a fresh competitive frontier. R... 1931
Profile May 06 Helen Child on trust, consent and creating a fairer financial future through open banking As the founder of Open Banking Excellence, Helen Child has shaped the global conversation around data-sharing, financial inclusion and collaborative i... 1474
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... 1591
Opinion Apr 30 Weak banks, strong solutions: The bridge bank approach in Bangladesh A bridge bank is a temporary financial institution established by regulators to take over and manage the operations of a failing bank until a permanen... 8108
Interviews Apr 16 KB Kookmin strengthens custody leadership in South Korea through client-centric innovation and operational excellence KB Kookmin Bank outlines how it is enhancing its custody and services business through client-centric improvements, operational resilience and continu... 2639
Interviews Apr 14 Deutsche Bank strengthens APAC transaction banking franchise through client-centric innovation and disciplined growth Deutsche Bank outlines its strategy for sustainable growth in transaction banking across Asia Pacific and beyond, leveraging its European heritage, ex... 2681
Interviews Apr 11 HSBC Live+ targets lifestyle spends with overseas cashback benefits HSBC Singapore’s Live+ credit card focuses on the emerging affluent segment, offering high cashback and curated rewards in dining, shopping and ente... 2997
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, ... 4600
Opinion Apr 04 UK narrows HK’s lead in RMB internationalisation Hong Kong remains the leading offshore renminbi (RMB) centre, while London has emerged as a key player, leveraging its position as the world’s large... 2610
Apr 02 HSBC Live+ recognised as best cash back credit card in Asia Pacific HSBC Singapore’s Live+ credit card, which was recognised as the Best Cash Back Card in Asia Pacific, stands out for its lifestyle benefits, high cas... 1607
Opinion Apr 02 Klarna’s AI revolution: The future of an AI-driven bank The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with banks and fintechs integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency an... 4921
Interviews Apr 01 Postal Savings Bank of China drives rural revitalisation with ‘One County, One Product’ programme Postal Savings Bank of China leverages big data and comprehensive financial services, together with tech partner NorthKing, to better support China’... 1709
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... 3146
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 ... 3338
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... 1659
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... 3892
Panel Discussion Mar 25 How financial institutions can prepare for the quantum banking revolution Quantum computing promises unparalleled speed and power in risk modelling, data analysis and security. As this technology transitions to practical app... 5791
Opinion Mar 21 China's sci-tech stars hailed amid two sessions China's technological capabilities have been gaining attention, with noteworthy developments taking place at a rapid pace. As the third sessions of th... 1420
News Analysis Mar 20 High-frequency banking powers seamless digital finance As the banking industry shifts to high-frequency interactions, AI, open banking and embedded finance drive real-time services, requiring financial ins... 1982
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 ... 4163
Opinion Mar 17 AI agents set to replace mobile banking apps Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon make mobile apps as outdated as bank branches after the first wave of digital innovation. Banks must streamlin... 1990
Interviews Mar 17 Bank of America expands Asia Pacific transaction banking through customised solutions and technology innovation Bank of America is expanding its transaction banking business across Asia Pacific, positioning itself as a partner for multinational corporations, fin... 4405
Opinion Mar 17 Stablecoins: The next frontier in fintech and digital payments Stablecoins are reshaping finance, bridging fiat currencies and digital assets. Initially created to counter cryptocurrency volatility, they have beco... 3093
Interviews Mar 11 MUFG’s path to innovation and resilience in APAC MUFG Bank is advancing its operations in the Asia Pacific region with a strategic vision focused on modernisation, collaboration and sustainability. B... 25479
Interviews Mar 06 How Techcombank is driving growth and innovation in Vietnam’s banking sector Techcombank reported a 20.3% increase in profit before tax for 2024, driven by strong credit growth, digital innovation and fee-based income. CFO Alex... 12607
Site Visits Mar 05 The AI imperative - How banks can work with generative AI Preferred Networks, Japan’s largest AI unicorn, is at the forefront of artificial general intelligence. At the TAB Global Japan Innovation Study Tou... 3456
Interviews Mar 04 TPBank accelerates growth through digital banking, AI and social banking initiatives Hoai Nam (James) Tran, head of digital banking at TPBank, discussed the bank’s digital- first strategy, social banking initiatives, the adoption of ... 8087
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.... 2499
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... 4968
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 ... 2546
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... 2226
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... 2551
Conference Feb 21 Japan Banking Innovation Conference 2025 - Transforming finance through agentic AI, digital assets and quantum computing The Japan Banking Innovation Conference 2025, held at The Westin Tokyo, convened over a hundred senior banking executives, fintech leaders, policymake... 4497
Site Visits Feb 20 Exploring fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital innovation Day 3 of the Japan Innovation Study Tour delved into the convergence of fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital in... 1892
Site Visits Feb 19 Strategic investments drive customer-centric digital finance The second day of the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 provided an in-depth look at how Japan’s financial institutions are leveraging technology, st... 1693
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,... 1479
Datafiles Feb 04 Half of the world’s top 10 banks by net profit are based in China Chinese banks dominate the world’s top 10 banks by net profit, but their profit growth lagged behind US and UK banks, mainly due to rate cuts, narro... 1747
Trendwatch Feb 01 How the US-China rivalry will shape global banking in 2025 The economic rivalry between the United States (US) and China will continue to influence the global banking industry in 2025, with significant implic... 2195
Jan 31 Global banking sector at a crossroads amid economic headwinds and accelerating transformation Banks across advanced and emerging markets navigate economic realignment, regulatory evolution and digital disruption.... 3045
Speech Jan 21 DeFi is setting new rules for the future of banking At FirstBank Fintech 6.0 Summit 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria in November, Emmanuel Daniel discussed the transformative impact of decentralised finance (DeF... 4201
Interviews Jan 16 TAIB aims to lead in inclusive and innovative digital products and services TAIB is looking to redefine financial services in Brunei through its customer-focused, Shariah-compliant, and technology-driven solutions.... 3946
Opinion Jan 04 Bridging two worlds: Why stablecoins can be the missing link Stablecoins bridge traditional banking and digital assets, enhancing cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and global trade while requiring robu... 3059
Interviews Jan 02 Boost Bank's CEO on bridging financial gaps in Malaysia Fozia Amanulla discusses Boost Bank's unique approach to digital banking and its commitment to serving underserved communities.... 4591
Co-published Dec 31 Cathay United Bank wins record number of awards in 2024 Cathay United Bank has been recognised with nearly 90 awards as of November 2024, underscoring its achievements in areas such as wealth management, d... 3590
Co-published Dec 31 Bank of Jiangsu strengthens digital transformation with new-gen database platform Bank of Jiangsu implements a next-generation enterprise-level database system for real-time data processing, enhancing operational efficiency, innovat... 4487
Rankings Dec 09 Vietcombank has demonstrated superior asset quality, robust profitability, and enhanced capitalisation Vietcombank was recognised as the Strongest Bank in Vietnam as part of the World’s 1000 Strongest Banks ranking. This ranking evaluates the largest ... 2820
Interviews Dec 09 HNB’s strategic vision to drive transformation, growth and industry leadership Damith Pallewatte, managing director/CEO of HNB, has charted a bold and ambitious course for the institution. Under his leadership, HNB is embracing ... 5150
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... 3908
Interviews Nov 30 Shaping the future of finance through technology and innovation At Sibos 2024, discussions within the financial technology solution community focused on the adoption of ISO 20022, the growing integration of AI and ... 1321
Interviews Nov 26 Fenergo harnesses automation and artificial intelligence to strengthen compliance Cengiz Kiamil, managing director in Asia Pacific for Fenergo, a regulatory compliance solutions platform, discusses how the company leverages automati... 2860
Interviews Nov 25 Burnt Banksy - from burning NFT art to refining digital assets In a conversation with The Asian Banker founder Emmanuel Daniel, “Burnt Banksy”, who in 2021 set aflame a Banksy piece after tokenising it, talked... 3992
Interviews Nov 24 Canadia Bank balances prudence, innovation and community engagement amid market challenges Canadia Bank, under CEO Raymond Sia, is navigating Cambodia’s evolving financial landscape with a focus on stability, digital transformation, and co... 3669
Interviews Nov 24 Cambodian banking association focuses on consumer protection, industry stability and resilience Rath Sophoan, chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia and Raymond Sia, vice chairman, discussed the priorities for Cambodia’s banking secto... 2957
Interviews Nov 18 How Temenos helps financial institutions integrate ESG standards and technology Kalliopi Chioti, Chief ESG Officer, and Frankie Wai, Business Solutions Director at Temenos, discussed the pivotal role of technology in helping banks... 2738
Interviews Nov 12 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... 2475
Interviews Nov 12 GitHub on responsible AI, bridging innovation and regulation As AI regulation intensifies globally, GitHub’s chief legal officer, Shelley McKinley, shares her insights on balancing innovation with regulatory f... 3169
Interviews Nov 11 Euroclear investment poised to drive Marketnode’s expansion in digital asset distribution Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, shares insights into Euroclear’s strategic investment, MAS’s support for asset tokenisation, and how Marketnode’... 3060
Interviews Nov 08 ANEXT Bank’s journey to innovate for MSMEs In an exclusive interview, ANEXT Bank CEO Toh Su Mei discussed the bank's mission to reshape financial services for MSMEs in Singapore and beyond. ... 4186
News Analysis Nov 08 Open banking drives financial innovation in the Middle East Open banking is transforming the Middle East financial landscape, with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading through innov... 4972
News Analysis Nov 07 Cross-border payments in the Middle East become more inclusive Cross-border payments in the Middle East are becoming more streamlined, inclusive, and with better compliance in response to increased trade, investme... 11430
Rankings Oct 30 BOCHK, BIBD, Public Bank and Vietcombank named strongest banks in latest TAB Global 1000 ranking in Beijing Unveiled at Sibos in Beijing, the 2024 TAB Global 1000 ranking highlights BOCHK, BIBD, Public Bank, and Vietcombank as the strongest banks in their ma... 6121
TABLive Oct 29 Sibos 2024 in Beijing marks strategic nexus for global finance and China's growing role Beijing took centre stage as the global financial community gathered for Sibos 2024, a milestone event that showcased China’s growing influence in i... 3434
TABLive Oct 28 HKEX’s strategy to help global clients navigate challenges and opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland markets At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Tae Yoo, managing director of global client development at HKEX, shared insights into how HKEX Group is addressing the evolv... 3572
TABLive Oct 23 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... 2042
TABLive Oct 23 How does Temenos see the way for ISO 20022 transition, AI deployment and resilient design At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Temenos business director Frankie Wai addressed some issues in financial services today: the ISO 20022 transition, the integ... 2209
TABLive Oct 23 Deutsche Bank navigates future of payments with focus on ISO 20022 and financial crime prevention At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Sebastien Avot, managing director and APAC head of institutional cash and trade finance at Deutsche Bank, shared insights on... 3001
TABLive Oct 21 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 ... 2407
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 SHRCB empowers local SMEs with digital financing and cross-border trade solutions In an interview at Sibos 2024, Xu Li, chairman of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB), and Huang Zhao, general manager of the bank’s trade financ... 1539
Opinion Oct 19 Why South Asia and SEA will lead the future of fintech lending South Asia and Southeast Asia are poised to dominate fintech lending, driven by unique growth factors and supportive ecosystems.... 2925
Site Visits Oct 19 Exploring AI's transformative impact on finance and technology in China On Day 2 of The Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024, delegates explored how artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, a... 4410
Site Visits Oct 17 China's AI innovation explores the intersection of finance, technology and regulation Day 1 of The Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024 provided delegates with an in-depth view of China’s advances in fintech, platform... 3960
Interviews Oct 16 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... 4864
Interviews Oct 14 Choudhry: “What will global banking regulation look like in a digital world?” In a conversation with Emmanuel Daniel, Moorad Choudhry stressed the need to simplify global banking regulations, particularly those from Basel, to b... 4414
Interviews Oct 10 Sashidhar Jagdishan's strategic leadership at HDFC Bank recognised in Asia Pacific Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, received the Bank CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific award for 2024, acknowledging his resil... 11055
News Analysis Oct 03 PBoC’s new stock market stabilisation stimulus shows quick results People’s Bank of China (PBoC) governor Pan Gongsheng announced stimulus policies, including RMB 800 billion ($114 billion) of liquidity support dire... 3061
News Analysis Oct 01 Global central banks' quantitative tightening and implications for industry Major central banks worldwide are shrinking their balance sheets after pumping liquidity into their economies throughout the worst of the COVID-19 pan... 3706
Interviews Sep 30 Marketnode’s ambition to transform capital markets through blockchain Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, is driving the transformation of capital markets using blockchain technology, with a focus on overcoming regulatory c... 4049
Profile Sep 27 A philanthropic powerhouse shaping the United Arab Emirates’ future Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, a trailblazer in the business world and a passionate philanthropist, has spent decades shaping both the commercial and charitab... 2411
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... 8191
Interviews Sep 25 QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ... 4228
Profile Sep 25 James Chen, the visionary championing global eye care accessibility James Chen, a well-known Hong Kong-based philanthropist, has made it his life's mission to address the world’s most significant unaddressed disabili... 3478
Co-published Sep 19 Standard Chartered elevates the mobile banking experience in Hong Kong with innovative features and advanced UI/UX The revamped mobile banking app, SC Mobile Next Gen, provides innovative features that address customer demands for intuitive navigation, streamlined ... 4827
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... 4402
Speeches and Presentations Sep 13 Indonesia charts path for financial sector deepening and resilience with Vision 2045 At The Asian Banker Finance Indonesia 2024, co-hosted with PERBANAS, Indonesian financial leaders outlined the ambitious Vision 2045.... 4084
News Analysis Sep 12 Quantum technology can revolutionise finance, but create new problems Quantum computing can transform financial services by improving computation, modelling, and risk management. However, it also poses cybersecurity risk... 6439
Panel Discussion Sep 12 North Asia’s global banks ponder AI, cloud, and resilience for a competitive edge As financial institutions in North Asia, covering Greater China, Japan and South Korea, confront demographic and economic challenges, they are leverag... 2943
Interviews Sep 11 LOLC Cambodia drives financial inclusion with new technology Duleep Liyanage, CIO at LOLC Cambodia, shared how the bank is using modern technology to expand financial inclusion and improve customer service acros... 3948
Interviews Sep 11 HSBC revamps trade finance with strategic collaborations and client-centric solutions In response to shifting global trade patterns, HSBC is refocusing its efforts through its newly rebranded Global Trade Solutions. It is embracing dat... 5908
Interviews Sep 10 CHID Bank modernises for Myanmar’s regulatory shift Soe Sandar Aung, head of core and digital banking at CHID Bank, discussed how the bank is updating its operations to meet new regulatory demands, focu... 4049
Interviews Sep 10 Barclays bolsters institutional payment processing in APAC with $1B infrastructure investments Barclays' $1 billion investment in global payment infrastructure aims to expand client access to local instant payment systems while enhancing cost-ef... 5087
Interviews Sep 06 How will BNY’s innovations drive the future of cross-border payments in Asia Pacific Jennifer Barker, global head of treasury services and depositary receipts at BNY, discussed the rapid evolution of cross-border payments in Asia Pacif... 6932
Interviews Sep 03 East West Bank enhances digital systems Barani Sundaram, CTO of East West Bank, explained how the bank is modernising its core systems to improve customer service and operational efficiency,... 6911
Interviews Sep 03 J Trust Bank overhauls legacy system Cho Won June, director of information strategy and technology at J Trust Bank explained how the bank is tackling the challenges of outdated legacy sys... 4557
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... 3115
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... 3340
Interviews Aug 25 Art Outreach Singapore chairman Mae Anderson builds bridges between arts and community Mae Anderson, a lifelong advocate for the arts and visual literacy, has transformed Art Outreach Singapore into a pivotal force in the local arts scen... 3385
Co-published Aug 20 UOB integrates Citigroup in ASEAN’s largest data merger UOB’s acquisition of Citigroup’s ASEAN banking franchise, encompassing 2.4 million customers, marked a major expansion. Leveraging innovation and ... 7655
Interviews Aug 19 UnionBank drives consumer banking growth with digital transformation and strategic acquisitions UnionBank strengthens its consumer banking segment through strategic acquisitions and innovative digital transformation initiatives.... 9932
Interviews Aug 12 SeaBank Indonesia achieves rapid profitability and growth SeaBank Indonesia's focus on retail banking has led to unprecedented growth and profitability, achieving in just 18 months after its product launch in... 14162
Interviews Aug 09 Bank BTPN’s Henoch Munandar prioritises sustainable financial inclusion and digitalisation in Indonesia Bank BTPN, under the leadership of president director/CEO, Henoch Munandar, focuses on sustainable financial inclusion and digital transformation to... 4608
Interviews Aug 09 Bank Aladin expands sharia-compliant digital financial services in Indonesia Bank Aladin aims to transform Indonesia’s banking landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative sharia-compliant financial solutions, emph... 9999
Interviews Aug 08 Allo Bank harnesses AI for strategic digital expansion Allo Bank is leveraging AI, strategic partnerships, and customer-centric products to drive growth and aim to accelerate its trajectory to profitabilit... 7532
Trendwatch Aug 07 Accelerating digital transformation in retail finance The 2024 Excellence in Retail Finance programme highlighted how digital transformation and technological advancements are reshaping retail finance, fo... 3108
Interviews Aug 02 DANA’s Sasono: “Differentiate between GenAI hype and fundamentals” Norman Sasono, chief technology officer (CTO) of Indonesia-based digital wallet and payment company, DANA... 8191
Opinion Aug 02 Revolut receives UK banking licence, but reasons to remain sceptical Revolut, a notable player in European fintech, received its UK banking licence on 25 July 2024. This has been widely celebrated by the international f... 7426
Co-published Aug 01 OCBC enhances corporate cash management through competitive features By addressing key pain points and prioritising customer experience, OCBC sets new standards for convenience, functionality, and safety with enhanced p... 4469
Current Account Jul 25 UOB and Woori Card partner to fuel ASEAN-Korea travel boom A new collaboration between UOB and Woori Card aims to capitalise on the growing travel market between ASEAN and South Korea... 4357
interviews Jul 23 Yaser Abu-Mostafa: “AI can unlock DNA secrets and more” Caltech professor Yaser Abu-Mostafa shared his vision of artificial intelligence unlocking the secrets of DNA and transforming healthcare with Emmanu... 3966
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... 4688
Interviews Jul 07 Tanoto Foundation Medical Philanthropy bridges funding gaps in medical research The Tanoto Foundation held its inaugural Medical Philanthropy Forum to award the first recipients of its Medical Research Fund grants.The event unders... 3860
Interviews Jul 02 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... 6729
Interviews Jun 26 Celebrating 25 Years of The Asian Banker Summit Speech by Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong on 23 May... 3262
Speech Jun 25 Lord Chris Holmes: “Bridge innovation and resilience for future finance now” Holmes advocates for balancing financial innovation with resilience, emphasising regulatory sandboxes, AI's transformative role, and the need for adap... 4399
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... 4823
Interviews Jun 24 PVcomBank to reach five million customers in a year with AI Trinh Vinh Hien, chief technology and digital officer of Vietnam’s PVcomBank, and Ramki Ramakrishnan, managing director for Asia Pacific at Temenos,... 3634
editorial Jun 20 EastWest Bank’s hybrid strategy—digital transformation with a human touch EastWest Bank is embracing a hybrid strategy, integrating digital innovations with conventional banking services, to enhance customer experience and d... 10642
Interviews Jun 20 Baiduri Bank overhauls 17-year-old core banking system Baiduri Bank is modernising its core banking capabilities by implementing Temenos Transact, paving the way for enhanced digital services, streamlined ... 4372
Speech Jun 18 BOK recognised for ensuring Korea’s financial system stability Bank of Korea highlights its commitment to ensuring South Korea’s economic stability through proactive risk assessments and strengthened capital req... 3082
Speech Jun 18 Carmen Chu: “HKMA’s balanced, risk-based regulation aligns with global standards” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has won the top prize for macroeconomic regulation, reflecting its commitment to upholding rigorous regulatory... 2677
Interviews Jun 18 MB Bank leapfrogs from two million to 15 million transactions per day MB Bank's long-standing partnership with Temenos has enabled its digital transformation, recently upgrading to the Java-based Tab J framework and scal... 6353
Interviews Jun 13 SHB streamlines technology adoption for swift market entry One of Vietnam‘s leading commercial banks, Saigon-Hanoi Bank, accelerates its digital evolution with cutting-edge banking solutions.... 3916
Awards Ceremonies Jun 07 Role of strong and sustainable leadership in the financial services industry The Excellence in Retail Finance and Technology Innovation Hong Kong Awards 2024 held recently, recognised the achievements in digital and retail bank... 3075
Co-published Jun 06 Cathay United Bank boosts ASEAN presence, strengthening global supply chains and regional integration Expanding beyond Taiwan, the bank will focus on ASEAN markets to bolster global supply chain resilience and regional economic integration, according t... 5573
Interviews May 30 GXBank’s Lai Pei Si: “We’re a motley crew of technologists and bankers with a clear purpose to build the bank forward” GXBank is the frontrunner in inclusive, technology-driven financial services in Malaysia. Its CEO Lai Pei Si discussed the bank’s journey since its ... 5455
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... 4468
Interviews May 15 Raja Teh Maimunah: "AEON Bank blends heritage with Shariah-compliant innovation" As Malaysia embraces digital finance, AEON Bank's Raja Teh Maimunah, discusses the heritage and strategies shaping the nation’s first Shariah-compli... 4538
Interviews May 07 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... 6616
Interviews May 06 KAF powers up digital finance Malaysia’s KAF Investment Bank builds its new digital platform to bring Islamic banking up to date for a new age.... 6490
Interviews Apr 30 From banker to insurer - Dennis Tan’s transition to impacting lives at Prudential Singapore Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore, discussed the shifting concerns of customers post-pandemic towards personal well-being and financial security... 6448
Interviews Apr 29 Sean Kiernan on blockchain: “Crypto bridges real-world capital needs” Banking innovator Sean Kiernan from Greengage discussed how they use crypto-collateralised loans to help SMEs, stressing the importance of partnership... 4207
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 ... 6486
News Analysis Apr 26 DBP and LandBank merger scrapped Opting against merging DBP and LandBank emphasises their distinct roles and the importance of individual development for comprehensive economic growth... 8089
Current Account Apr 23 MAS launches digital platform to fight money laundering and terrorism financing Singapore’s central bank has launched a platform that allows financial institutions to exchange customer information and flag suspicious activities ... 7461
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... 4780
Opinion Apr 18 Is philanthropy flawed? Critiqued as a necessary but flawed response to societal issues, philanthropy stands as a mediator of wealth and persistent inequality, prompting a ne... 4478
Opinion Apr 12 How regulators can combat greenwashing and greenhushing for more honest ESG financing As sustainable finance grows, global governments and stakeholders employ AI and regulations to tackle greenwashing and greenhushing, promoting transpa... 5874
Current Account Apr 03 Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Surging past $1.3 trillion, the cryptocurrency marks a significant milestone, with some enthusiasts predicting a potential $56 trillion cap by 2034... 39291
Co-published Mar 25 Taikang Family Office: Wealth planning for UHNW clients that caters to their increasing lifespans Taikang’s adept grasp of ultra-high-net-worth clients’ lifelong needs has enabled it to create a seamless fusion of insurance, healthcare, and ass... 9152
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... 8403
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... 5947
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... 2619
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... 16259
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... 18314
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... 6058
Interviews Feb 24 Saxo’s Chang: “Bespoke services or impactful investing will emerge as winners” Ivan Chang, head of institutional at Saxo emphasises digitalisation's growing importance, shifting client demographics, fintechs' impact on wealt... 13013
Research Note Feb 22 Nominations are in for Digital Finance Leader of the Year 2024 TAB Global’s annual Digital Finance Leader of the Year award recognises one outstanding individual reshaping finance through innovation and inclusio... 5569
Excerpt Feb 22 The future of finance and innovation in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia Banque Saudi Fransi leaders Millaniyage Nuwan Perera and Ali Najim Alkhamis stressed Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives toward economic diversificat... 4192
Interviews Feb 21 SBI’s Krishnan: “We prioritise high availability, scalability and security” Vidya Krishnan discusses YONO’s global expansion and its integrated super app strategy, catering to diverse customer needs with over 60 million regi... 3204
Excerpt Feb 20 HNB drives growth amid Sri Lanka's economic odds Hatton National Bank (HNB) defies Sri Lanka's macroeconomic constraints by delivering outstanding retail banking performance in 2023. Sanjay Wijemanne... 3771
Excerpt Feb 20 NBK sets strategic blueprint for a digital future Deema Shaath, Head of Consumer Banking Digital Strategy at the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), outlines the bank's innovative digitisation strategy. Sh... 3177
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... 4371
Opinion Feb 14 A soft landing in 2024? The global market outlook for 2024 anticipates a rate cut, with diverging regional performances, broadened participation in the US market, and investi... 7207
Current Account Feb 13 Evergrande liquidation forces ripple effect on China’s property sector In late January, troubled real estate giant Evergrande was liquidated, unable to reach agreements with creditors over its staggering debts exceeding $... 4451
Opinion Feb 13 SVB collapse sets off underwriting-risk alarm Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse continues to raise concerns in the echo chambers of the banking sector over slack lending practices and underwri... 4238
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 ... 5416
Research Note Feb 07 AI and big data-based apps provide strong potential to drive hyper-personalisation The banking industry is using AI and data strategies to meet customer preferences, focusing on digital culture, secure operations, and partnerships to... 7471
Interviews Feb 06 UNO Digital Bank aims to simplify and elevate banking in the Philippines Senior executives of the bank discussed their advancements in the Philippines in line with their goal of providing a comprehensive financial services ... 3769
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... 5472
Feb 06 Global financial institutions propel blockchain innovation under Project Guardian Banks aim to integrate blockchain into mainstream finance for digital assets, emphasising institutional-grade standards, interoperability, and collabo... 24725
Obituary Feb 05 In memory of Wee Cho Yaw, chairman emeritus of UOB—embodied honour, enterprise, unity Wee, the respected honorary adviser of renowned Asian institution, United Overseas Bank, passed away at age 95 after a remarkable life in the industry... 5523
Opinion Feb 04 Cross-border divorce challenges, and Singapore’s unique approach In this article, we look at cross-border divorce challenges, focusing on Singapore’s unique approach to ancillary matters post-foreign divorces, and... 7476
Excerpt Feb 02 Trust Bank aims to become fourth largest retail bank in Singapore Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail bank. Backed by Standard Chartere... 4300
News Analysis Jan 31 SSFA aims to establish Singapore as global sustainable-finance hub Aimed at elevating Singapore to the status of the leading sustainable finance hub in the world, SSFA will be co-chaired by HSBC’s Wong Kee Joo and B... 6836
Excerpt Jan 30 Late entrant Toss Bank leverages advanced tech to disrupt and lead Toss Bank, led by CEO Hong Min-taek, shakes up South Korea's digital banking scene with innovation, daily interest payouts, and efficiency, positionin... 8616
Interviews Jan 29 Paymentology’s Abe Smith: “We enable customers to go live in weeks” Cloud-based payments outperform legacy processors in terms of agility, enabling customers to launch new products in weeks. Paymentology co-founder Abe... 3039
Interviews Jan 27 Oxford Risk’s Pereira-Stubbs: “Emotional comfort in investing influences financial decisions” James Pereira-Stubbs, chief client officer at Oxford Risk, discussed the impact of behavioural finance, a domain where technology, psychology and fina... 1789
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 ... 3710
Opinion Jan 26 Managing transnational divorce in Singapore: Child custody, relocation, and family well-being The complexities of a transnational divorce in Singapore cannot be understated, especially when child custody, relocation, and financial responsibilit... 6105
Excerpt Jan 25 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments with innovative solutions. Ba... 2623
Excerpt Jan 23 CIMB’s strategic vision in digital banking and consumer engagement The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and practical, value-centric digital ... 4453
Risk Management Jan 22 Can Singapore’s banks keep up with money laundering tactics? The island’s strong reputation for financial integrity is under scrutiny due to recent money laundering cases, highlighting the need for more robust... 4677
Interviews Jan 19 TymeBank becomes South Africa’s first profitable digital bank The bank achieved profitability in less than five years, with co-founder and CEO Coen Jonker highlighting the company’s success in South Africa and ... 8461
Interviews Jan 17 Thunes’ Winter: “We want to make global payments as easy as sending a WhatsApp message” James Winter, senior vice president, Europe for global payments provider Thunes, talks about the company’s partnership with banks through a cloud-ba... 1941
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... 2752
Excerpt Jan 16 Hong Leong Bank focuses on personalised community banking Andrew Jong, managing director of personal financial services, and Kevin Ng, head of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking, talk about the b... 2941
Excerpt Jan 09 Minsheng bank uses robust risk management to raise customer confidence Huang Jin, general manager of wealth management and private banking at China Minsheng Bank, discussed the bank’s private banking strategies that emp... 2477
Interviews Jan 03 ICICI’s Jha: “We approach customers as ‘One Bank’ with the entire bouquet of services” ICICI Bank reported significant business growth in the first half of FY 2023-24, with increases in operating income and net profit driven by strong cr... 4785
News Analysis Dec 23 Merger with Robinsons Bank signals BPI’s acceleration of digital banking capabilities The merger is a big step for BPI’s digital banking ambitions, with Robinsons Bank’s 20% stake in GoTyme being able to significantly accelerate gro... 10644
Interviews Nov 29 HashKey Group to strengthen Web3 ecosystem, ramp up offerings At Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023, Anna Liu, general manager of tokenisation at HashKey Group, and Leo Li, CEO of the subsidiary HashQuark, talked about ... 1946
Interviews Nov 29 Citigroup’s Shobit Maini: “We’re trying to deliver the benefits of the blockchain technology without the complexity’’ Shobhit Maini, co-head of digital assets for global markets at Citigroup, unveils a groundbreaking FX trading app that uses blockchain to execute real... 1839
Interviews Nov 23 StanChart’s Bill Winters: “My legacy is to have built-in resilience, a financially strong bank, and an innovative team” The bank’s CEO shared insights into its investment in talent, innovation, and sustainability, emphasising his commitment to organisational resilienc... 7253
Interviews Nov 22 Austrade’s Betty Sun-Lucas and SFA’s Shadab Taiyabi: “The Australia-Singapore connection offers numerous partnership and cross-selling opportunities” Betty Sun-Lucas of Austrade and Shadab Taiyabi of the Singapore FinTech Association delved into Project Lorikeet, explaining how this collaborative in... 1955
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... 5144
Research Note Nov 01 Hong Kong’s roadmap to promote fintech adoption HKMA’s Fintech Promotion Roadmap developed with industry stakeholders aims to drive fintech adoption and spark discussions among banks and fintech c... 15961
Opinion Oct 25 Choosing the right jurisdiction for high-net-worth divorces: A look at Singapore's appeal In a world where wealth attracts wealth, the location of divorce proceedings can make a significant difference. Joesphine Chong and Kym Anstey discuss... 4490
Opinion Oct 25 From handshake to handover: The dynamics of selling family businesses and legacy preservation Business families and individuals selling shares or stakes offer valuable insights into liquidity events, but even with careful planning, such transac... 4153
Interviews Oct 09 Harnessing AI and ML for robust risk management Shekhar Bhandari, Kotak Mahindra Bank's president of global transaction banking, highlights three major themes from Sibos 2023, focusing on the import... 3790
Excerpts Oct 03 Security Bank elevated retail banking through digitalisation and fintech collaboration Rahul Rasal, head of retail banking at Security Bank, is driving the bank's growth in retail banking and its transition to a digital, open-banking fut... 5741
Interviews Oct 02 Chris Holmes: “Cooperate to enable economic and social benefit right away around the world” Chris Holmes, UK’s leading advocate for technology and innovation, and committee member on the groundbreaking Electronic Trade Documents Act that ca... 4172
Excerpts Sep 28 LINE BK expands into wealth and insurance services Digital bank LINE BK is diversifying into wealth management and SME lending to strengthen its position as a holistic financial service provider ... 7838
Interviews Sep 21 NDB’s Maasdorp: “We have a 40% target for climate finance” New Development Bank’s Leslie Maasdorp discussed how the nascent multilateral bank is bridging the gap in infrastructure financing in emerging econo... 4547
Aug 24 Cloud migration— Pandora’s box of data, culture and core replacement The cloud was the main topic of discussion at a tech roundtable, with leaders in digital innovation describing their experiences in core migration, ch... 5129
Panel discussion Aug 23 Digital money changes everything Financial industry leaders and decision-makers assess the banking and financial regulatory landscape over the course of digitalisation, fintech innova... 5807
Panel Discussion Aug 07 Banks aim for seamless global payments with ISO 20022 and technology integration Opening up payment systems for wider usage and standardising with ISO 20022 will achieve speed, security, transparency and traceability in cross-borde... 9056
Opinion Aug 05 Green policy caused Europe’s energy crisis The energy crisis in Europe exposed risks of reliance on renewables, imported gas, and lack of energy diversification... 12714
Opinion Jul 27 Why wealth categories matter Whether self-made, inherited, or both, individuals and families with substantial fortunes get categorised according to their wealth within the financi... 33225
Panel Discussion Jul 27 ChatGPT’s impact on finance Panellists discussed ChatGPT and AI in data analytics, core banking systems, the cloud, customers and products, watching over biases and limitations a... 5785
Interviews Jul 26 Transforming debt collection in Southeast Asia amid rising NPL Then Kian Foh, co-CEO of Collectius, delves into the intricacies of the NPL market in Southeast Asia, the company's unique regional operating model, a... 6547
Speech Jul 24 Emmanuel Daniel: “We are coming to the end of the platform era” At Seamless Middle East 2023 Dubai, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of TAB Global, presented his book and discussed the ongoing transformation on the financi... 3393
Panel Discussion Jul 12 Barney Frank: Regulators unaware of risk of Signature Bank’s imminent failure Signature Bank’s collapse highlights the need for reforms to address liquidity, regulate cryptocurrencies, and protect depositor interests... 4227
Datafiles Jul 03 Average remuneration for senior staff at leading Chinese banks higher in 2022 compared to 2021 Despite efforts to cap financial sector pay, 17 out of the 25 largest commercial banks in China saw a rise in average remuneration for their directors... 2716
Datafiles Jul 03 Bank lending in Asia Pacific to maintain growth of 9% amid China’s reopening Softening bank loan growth in some markets but Asia Pacific expected to sustain momentum in 2023 with post-COVID-19 recovery in China boosting lending... 2005
Opinion Jun 29 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, and recent deals between the two countries have further cemented their com... 12086
Opinion Jun 29 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, and recent deals between the two countries have further cemented their com... 7830
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... 10463
Interviews May 23 Signature Bank shutdown explained Author Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, ignited a lively discussion with former US congressman Barney Frank and SC Ventures head Alex Man... 10476
May 05 Technology, the game changer in climate-risk disclosure by companies seeking ESG investors The lack of a global standard for disclosure for companies reporting climate-related risks and opportunities have led central banks to propose technol... 9501
Co-published Apr 28 AmBank brings digital onboarding to small businesses Iswaraan Suppiah, AmBank’s group chief operating officer and Aaron Loo, managing director of retail banking, discuss the bank’s AmAccess Biz digit... 16157
Interviews Apr 05 Stanchart nexus partners AWS and Indonesia’s e-commerce giant Bukalapak to launch first BaaS platform Kelvin Tan of Standard Chartered Bank and Peter Murray of Amazon Web Services discussed the launch of BukaTabungan, the digital bank partnership with ... 7212
Mar 28 Closing the generation gap in wealthy families Studying how Asian families manage wealth from one generation to the next has led advisors to enhance how they work with high-net-worth families... 9295
Excerpts Mar 28 UOB strengthens core markets even as regional retail franchise doubles in size UOB is focused on a balanced business approach for scaling up strong, organic new-customer and profit growth as it enlarges regional retail franchise... 4603
Current Account Mar 17 US Treasury promises full access to SVB deposits, no bailout US financial regulators have announced damage-control measures for the Silicon Valley Bank crisis. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen promised that there... 2559
Mar 15 Starling’s Engine grows SaaS business with mobile-first platform Sam Everington, CEO of Engine, Starling Bank’s technology arm, discussed the advantages of the cloud-native and modular Software-as-a-Service bankin... 8307
Perspectives Mar 09 Edge computing boosts branch banking in risk management and data governance By combing various technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, 5G, and internet of things, edge computing is a viable solution to issues s... 1791
Opinion Feb 17 Global growth in Ijarah and lease financing Ijarah is a type of financing in Islamic banking that allows a client to use bank-owned assets or property for a specified period in exchange for rent... 10293
Sibos Round Up Jan 30 StanChart's Fehr: “Deep-tier financing needed for huge growth in supply chain platform” Kai Fehr, global head of trade and working capital, Standard Chartered Bank talked about trade platforms and how marketplaces are transforming supply ... 2995
Co-published Jan 25 Ping An’s cloud-native technology accelerates digital transformation and Smart Bank implementation By the end of 2021, 28% of Ping An Bank’s applications, some 1,700, had been built based on a new cloud- native platform... 8358
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... 8920
interviews Dec 14 VPBank differentiates with segment-based digital bank propositions Giang Pham, director of VPBank’s digital banking service centre, discussed how VPBank’s digital-only bank implementation reflects its “business ... 12428
Co-published Nov 28 Mox Bank improves core banking through modern technology stack and API-first solution engine The bank partnered with Thought Machine’s Vault to launch a greenfield, cloud-native digital bank offering multiple retail products, leveraging a mi... 11221
Interviews Nov 17 SC Venture’s Alex Manson: “We set out to rewire the DNA of banking” Alex Manson, head of the fintech investment and venture arm of Standard Chartered Bank, talked about how SC Ventures is out to transform the role of b... 6704
Opinion Oct 03 “Financial inclusion is a lie” Financial inclusion goes beyond just having a bank account, said Emmanuel Daniel, founder and chairman of Wealth and Society, to Robert Rubinstein, ch... 10164
Interviews Aug 19 Kilde’s Radek Jezbera: “BNPLs are misunderstood, the unit economics works” Radek Jezbera, co-CEO of alternative investment platform Kilde discussed the performance of private debt instruments against publicly traded assets an... 6310
Interviews Jul 08 Alejandro McCormack: “N1CO, first digital bank in El Salvador” Alejandro McCormack, COO and executive director of N1CO discussed with Emmanuel Daniel how N1CO, a digital bank in El Salvador is leading the financia... 22932
Interviews Jul 07 GCash's Martha Sazon: “We became profitable three years ahead of target” Martha Sazon, president and CEO of Mynt/GCash, discussed the rapid growth of the fintech company, how being cloud native helped it be... 23677
Jun 15 BankQuality Rankings 2022: Changing consumer behaviour and digital services drive customer engagement South Korea’s kakaobank is the most recommended retail bank in Asia Pacific in 2022, the second time that the standalone digital bank has topped the... 14604
Interviews Jun 07 Safeboda’s Ricky Thomson: “Digital technology is reviving Uganda” Ricky Rapa Thomson, co-founder of Uganda’s first ride-hailing app SafeBoda, talked about how digital technology is helping the boda boda (motorcycle... 25518
Datafiles Jun 07 South Asian banks register highest NPLs Indian banks still dominate the list of the top 10 banks with the highest nonperforming loan (NPL)ratio among the 500 largest banks in Asia Pacific, d... 10950
Interviews Jun 03 YGG's Gabby Dizon: "Gamers earn crypto assets with value in the real economy" Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about how YGG and the gaming industry adopted blockchain technology and... 13186
Apr 21 Big tech credit expected to reach $1 trillion by 2023 Digital and incumbent banks face growing threats from big tech and payment platforms that are evolving into full-scale financial services players. La... 12897
Speeches and Presentations Apr 02 Mox’s Barbaros Uygun: “Refrain from tech innovation as a primary goal" Barbaros Uygun, CEO, MOX Bank, in his keynote speech at The Asian Banker Finance Vietnam 2022, shares the story of how Mox became a leading digital ba... 35704
Interviews Mar 29 Ukraine’s ambassador Zelenko: “Financial services community can contribute to stopping Russia's war” Ukrainian ambassador Kateryna Zelenko, in an exclusive conversation with The Asian Banker's Emmanuel Daniel and Mathew Welch discussed the implication... 34323
Speeches and Presentations Mar 15 China, the Olympic Sports Superpower and how it works A conversation with Mark Dreyer, author of Sporting Superpower, for an insider’s view of China’s quest to be a leading sporting nation, the evolut... 12372
Current Account Mar 07 DBS, OCBC and UOB achieved strong financial performance in 2021 DBS Bank (DBS), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) gained strong financial results in financial year 2021 as th... 14418
Perspectives Mar 01 Banks face escalating battle in fight against digital fraud With the proliferation of digital frauds in consumer and corporate banking, innovative mechanisms beyond bolstering the security of digital banking ar... 9789
Current Account Feb 21 MAS draws up framework for equitable sharing of scam losses In the wake of the OCBC phishing scams and the compensation made by the bank to all affected customers, MAS decided that the industry should have a mo... 4991
interviews Jan 11 Alex Bank’s Simon Beitz: “We focus on a higher margin for risk opportunities in consumer finance” Simon Beitz, founder and CEO and Craig Fenwick, co-founder and CFO at Alex Bank share their business model, strategic plans for future growth and how ... 18651
interviews Jan 10 Gunung Capital’s Kimin Tanoto: “China will lead in the fight to lower carbon emissions in the whole of Asia” At the backdrop of the Glasgow Climate Pact, Kimin Tanoto and Kelvin Fu of Gunung Capital, shared how they are supporting portfolio companies to lower... 6637
interviews Dec 31 CIMB's Samir Gupta: "Digital now accounts for 48% of total product sales" In this Leadership Perspective Series, Samir Gupta, CEO, consumer banking at CIMB Group, discussed the strategy and opportunities that drive digital t... 21722
interviews Dec 23 BSP's deputy governor Tangonan on financial inclusion, digital transformation, CDBCS and new payments infrastructures Mamerto Tangonan, deputy governor of BSP, discussed the latest developments in the Philippine’s journey to digitalising its financial ecosystem. He ... 19965
Research Note Dec 22 OPay secured 22% share of Nigerian e-wallet market in last 3 years Mobile-based payment platform OPay has grown exponentially since its launch in 2018, penetrating the unbanked and underbanked population in Nigeria. I... 32723
Sibos Round Up Dec 16 SmartStream’s Pillay: “Banks have a strong use case to embed AI to automate operations” Radha Pillay, regional sales director for Asia Pacific at SmartStream, shared his views on the evolving technology requirement of financial institutio... 3800
Current Account Dec 06 Grab’s value drops post merger despite leading presence in Southeast Asia Grab's listing fulfils a key milestone for the platform’s early investors. However, a 12% drop in market value on its first trading day resembles Pa... 7917
interviews Dec 01 Ishk Tolaram’s Nanwani and Aswani: “Effective collaboration will deliver value over the long term” Ishk Tolaram Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tolaram Group, aims to empower children and facilitate learning through inquiry. The foundation part... 5371
Sibos Round Up Nov 30 In conversation with DBS’ Tan Su Shan on recharging global finance Tan Su Shan, group head of institutional banking at DBS, discusses DBS’ digital transformation story, the evolution of its financial ecosystem to ad... 33286
Current Account Nov 27 DBS faces supervisory action after worst online outage DBS experienced outages to its online banking services from 23 to 24 November, the second extensive disruption to its digital services in over a decad... 6954
Speech Nov 18 MAS’ Menon: “Open crypto networks are not at the stage to meet high standards of governance, security and resilience” Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore speaks during the Singapore FinTech Festival 2021 on the future of money, finance... 29248
Nov 17 Taurus Wealth Advisors’ Unni: “Higher regulation offers protection to wealth owners and family offices” Hrishikesh Unni, managing director of Taurus Wealth Advisors, discussed the evolving global family office landscape and how private investors are incr... 5146
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 ... 9164
Research Note Nov 15 China signals orderly distribution of distressed real estate assets With 41% of China's $45 trillion in banking assets and 27% of its $30 trillion in loans exposed to the property market, authorities are likely to init... 7435
Current Account Nov 12 Alibaba and JD.com posted record Double 11 sales of $139 billion despite tech crackdown Alibaba and JD.com continue to set new sales records during the Double 11 shopping event, although growth decelerated amid China’s slowing economy a... 7643
News Analysis Nov 11 Techcombank partners with AWS in cloud migration Techcombank partnered with cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services to enhance the bank’s cloud capabilities and to promote cloud adoption in Vi... 8641
Sibos Round Up Nov 11 Temenos’ Becker: “There needs to be a transition plan from the infrastructure support now to the next generation” David Becker, managing director Asia at Temenos, shared his perspectives on the emerging key technology trends, how banks need to focus on building th... 20612
Opinion Nov 03 Singapore’s tax-efficient policies are drawing in single-family offices With the global average assets under management higher than ever before, wealthy families are looking for greater sophistication and personalisation f... 3499
interviews Oct 29 China's economic policy makers Top policy advisor, Huang Yiping explains the history and direction of China’s economic policies.... 23228
Speeches and Presentations Oct 26 Creating a roadmap for future digital banking strategies This is a workshop presentation by Emmanuel Daniel at the MPC Digital Commerce Event 2021 on 18 August 2021.... 12361
interviews Oct 01 CCU.ai's Romain Nouzareth: “Crypto blockchain is greener and smarter than "old" financial system Romain Nouzareth, CEO and chairman of CCU.ai, a Quebec-based cryptocurrency miner, discussed its recent listing on the Toronto's TSX Venture Exchange ... 18471
Research Note Aug 27 A comparison of licensing frameworks for digital banks in the Middle East The global financial industry has evolved as a result of the widespread digital transformation of traditional banks and the entrance of new digital ba... 17561
Research Note Aug 04 UOB connects SMEs across ASEAN to recovery and growth opportunities Despite weak growth in the banking industry last year, UOB managed to grow its SME deposits significantly and reported the lowest CIR among its peers.... 11164
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... 9813
Research Note Jul 23 Mox and ZA Bank lead Hong Kong’s virtual bank race A year after Hong Kong issued eight digital banking licences, Mox and ZA Bank have emerged as the early leaders. Together with WeLab, the three banks ... 14716
Trendwatch Jul 23 Concentration of cloud providers raises financial stability risks The use of cloud technology is gaining traction among financial institutions due to the efficiency, scale and saving that it affords. However, regulat... 13010
interviews Jul 06 Security Bank’s Dinn: “Technology doesn’t deliver by itself” In this Leadership Perspective series, Colin Dinn, executive vice president and segment head of Enterprise Technology and Operations at Security Bank ... 7241
Current Account Jun 16 Global remittances fell smaller than expected 2.4% in 2020 as economies recover says World Bank Despite 2020 being a difficult year for most economies, some countries’ remittance flows have proven more resilient than expected during the COVID-1... 14537
Current Account Jun 10 Gates’ divorce and the road ahead for the foundation The shocking announcement of divorce made by Bill and Melinda Gates after 27 years of marriage sent a wave of speculation and uncertainty about their ... 7313
Sponsored content Jun 08 Minmetals Trust’s Wang: “We are undergoing deep transformation to meet the future expectations of wealth management” Wang Tao, assistant general manager of Minmetals International Trust, described the transformation of the company following major regulatory changes i... 10487
Research Note May 31 The central bank digital currency disruption has arrived! As CBDC trials move into actual implementations, global financial markets and monetary systems will be disrupted and transformed.... 50395
Opinion May 21 Neste’s Muruganathan: “Virtual currency with a real carbon footprint” While mining and investing in cryptocurrencies is lucrative, it comes with a mammoth carbon footprint. Are investors aware about the environmental imp... 5218
Trendwatch May 21 Central banks work to link multiple CBDCs across borders Several countries all over the worl in various stages of developing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) . In a survey of 46 central banks, BIS foun... 10915
Current Account May 12 European Commission adopts three new measures to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives Determined to make Europe the first climate-resilient continent by 2050, the European Commission presented a package of new proposals that more granul... 5539
interviews May 10 Zilliqa's Conn and Kumar: "DeFi has not fulfilled its promise to help the underbanked" Amrit Kumar, president and chief scientific officer of Zilliqa, and Michael Conn, CEO of Zilliqa Capital, share their perspectives on current challeng... 25794
Research Note May 05 SCF to take bigger share of sustainability-linked loans that hit $119 B in 2020 As demand for sustainable products rises, stakeholders including consumers, investors, and regulators are pushing manufacturers, suppliers and lenders... 13790
Current Account Apr 26 Citi exits consumer banking to grow Asia wealth management business to $450 billion by 2025 US multinational investment bank and financial services company Citi plans to shut down its consumer banking operations in 13 countries... 8615
Current Account Apr 16 Grab to go public in US via $40 billion SPAC Grab is set to debut on the US market following its announcement to go public through its partnership with Altimeter.... 7640
Current Account Apr 16 Pinduoduo becomes China’s largest e-commerce company Chinese e-commerce player Pinduoduo revealed in its latest report it recorded over 788 million annual active users, surpassing Alibaba’s 779 million... 12065
interviews Apr 14 FinAccel's Garg: "Credit data is a challenge for BNPL in Indonesia" Akshay Garg, CEO and founder of FinAccel that operates the credit finance platform Kredivo, shared challenges and strategic perspectives of credit-bas... 10876
Current Account Apr 01 Revolut moves into US and UK online banking race Fintech startup Revolut has applied for a banking licence in the US and UK in a bid to make inroads into the online banking business in the two econom... 6830
Research Note Mar 31 BNPL funding grew 93% CAGR as volumes, users and revenues surged in 2020 The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. Industry experts sh... 17822
Datafiles Mar 31 Can impact investing play a part in war zones? We are living in the most peaceful time in human history, with the lowest number of deaths from war in the last decade. ... 7306
Current Account Mar 29 DBS Private Bank commits more than 50% of AUM to sustainability investments Joseph Poon, group head of DBS Private Bank, shared expansion plans for the bank’s sustainability portfolio and commitment towards long term impact ... 12259
Current Account Mar 22 Coupang raises $4.6 billion in biggest US IPO this year Coupang has raised $4.6 billion making it one of the biggest share offering by an Asian company on a US exchange... 5641
Mar 16 Shangri-La Brewery's Gyalzur: Songtsen “Sonny” Gyalzur, founder of the Shangri-La Highland Craft Brewery, spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about his journey from a privileged young m... 14401
Current Account Mar 15 LINE BK tops two million users in Thailand LINE BK, the first social banking platform in Thailand, has exceeded two million users within four months from its launch in October 2020. LINE BK reg... 7660
Research Note Mar 02 Raast set to revolutionise digital payments in Pakistan Market development, operational challenges, and payment preferences are going to shape consumer engagement with the new instant payment platform... 20656
Current Account Mar 02 HSBC Holdings chooses Asia to accelerate business growth after plans to sell its US retail business HSBC Holdings is looking to focus capital from its underperforming businesses in Europe and the United States and invest $6 billion in Asia over a per... 7955
Current Account Feb 23 Mastercard and Island Pay launch CBDC linked prepaid card in the Bahamas Mastercard and Island Pay launched a prepaid card which allows users to transact using the Central Bank of The Bahamas issued digital currency, and ex... 7307
Current Account Feb 23 Top Indian banks increase investments in technology India’s financial payments and banking industry is expected to invest more on new technologies and improve existing infrastructures and capabilities... 8112
Opinion Feb 11 Lowering the final barriers to open banking innovation Open banking has huge potential to advance client services in the Asia Pacific region. While many of the region’s financial institutions have alread... 18335
AB500 Jan 29 Saudi Arabian and Egyptian banks demonstrate capital strength as Middle Eastern and African peers reveal weakness amid heightened stress National Commercial Bank and Banque Misr emerged as the strongest bank by balance sheet in the Middle East and Africa respectively in 2020. Banks in S... 19828
Research Note Dec 29 StanChart Kenya is Most Recommended Retail Bank in Africa; Nedbank, Capitec Bank, CalBank, and Guaranty Trust Bank lead multiple consumer rankings Customers decide which banks in the Africa region stood out from the rest and were most helpful during COVID-19 following the result of the BankQualit... 9843
Co-published Dec 18 SCB’s new payment hub boosts processing capacity and business growth Siam Commercial Bank and IT partner FIS implemented a future-proof payment hub to increase processing capacity and shorten product development cycle. ... 8595
Research Note Dec 11 Banque Saudi Fransi, Commercial International Bank and Emirates NBD lead consumer rankings in the Middle East The inaugural BankQuality™ Consumer Survey and Rankings in the Middle East interviewed 3,000 customers in three key markets in the region on their e... 8146
Current Account Dec 04 Grab-Singtel, SEA Group, ANT and Chinese consortium win new digital bank licences in Singapore After a COVID-19 led delay, the Monetary Authority of Singapore finally announced the winners of four of five digital banking licences that it planned... 7793
Opinion Nov 23 Why Asian family offices are moving towards sustainable investing Be it the looming intergenerational wealth transfer, the rising millennial generation or the current pandemic – all of these factors have increasing... 8211
Current Account Nov 11 Alibaba’s Singles Day breaks record within minutes of launch Alibaba achieved another record-breaking sales of RMB498.2 billion ($74.1 billion) in total gross merchandise volume for its 11-day shopping festival ... 6015
Nov 09 Krungthai Bank’s Srivanich: “My aspiration is to establish the next normal in digital banking” The president and CEO at Krungthai Bank, Payong Srivanich, discusses the bank’s digital reinvention to enhance customer experience by improving serv... 8852
Research Note Nov 03 China Merchants Bank is best retail bank amid strong competition from UAE, India and Singapore New performance benchmarks shaped by COVID-19 and digital transformation reshuffle best retail banks ranking in 2020... 9466
Sibos Round Up Oct 23 SEB’s Paula Da Silva: “It's the liquidity that could potentially kill you and not the capital” Paula Da Silva, head of transaction services at SEB, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on trade and cash management business from the bank and pan-Euro... 6903
Datafiles Oct 15 Thirteen most profitable digital banks in Asia Pacific upped earnings by 49% in 2019 Digital banks in Asia Pacific witnessed improving overall profitability in FY2019. Although some digital banks’ net profit in FY2020 has been affect... 14783
interviews Oct 06 DWS’ Plein: “The large growth in ESG strategies will kick in in 2021” Oliver Plein, global head of investment specialists ESG at DWS discusses how sustainability related regulations and investor demand have driven ESG in... 1243
Sep 13 TMB Bank’s Anghel: “Stay focused and impatient” The head of digital and user experience at TMB Bank, Robert Anghel, discusses how the bank is focusing on consumers’ growing appetite for digital se... 11389
interviews Sep 11 UnionBank’s Aguda: “The 50 million customers and 1 million SMEs aspiration is now a hard target” In this Digital Reinvention Dialogue, the chief technology and transformation officer of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), Henry Aguda, share... 9692
interviews Sep 10 BCA’s Setiaatmadja: “Accelerating digital strategy vital to growing customer base and business stability” The president director of Bank Central Asia (BCA), Jahja Setiaatmadja, talks about how accelerating the bank’s digital transformation has helped in ... 11164
Research Note Aug 28 Retail Awards 2020: Best players focus on digital engagement and customer-centric ecosystems amid uncertain environment At the International Heads of Retail Finance Virtual Meeting on 28 August 2020, leaders from over 22 institutions in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and... 7901
Research Note Aug 27 BankQuality Rankings 2020: Consumers will dictate the winners and losers in the digital era The inaugural BankQuality™ Consumer Survey and Rankings interviewed 11,000 bank customers in 11 markets across the Asia Pacific region on their enga... 10418
Opinion Aug 24 Responsible lenders must respond to COVID-19’s realities What should a responsible lending business look like? Against the backdrop of COVID-19, the answer isn’t so straightforward. ... 5892
interviews Aug 06 Ping An Global Voyager’s Lacey: “We are driven by the inexorable convergence of technology and traditional finance” Donald Lacey, managing director and chief operating officer of Ping An Global Voyager Fund discusses the investment philosophy of the company, the the... 9385
Current Account Aug 04 Greater engagement among exchanges on ESG disclosure and products Nandini Sukumar, CEO, The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), shares the results of its sixth annual sustainability survey that showed increased enga... 10303
Speeches and Presentations May 06 Banking will change after COVID-19: Four new standards to meet ... 22798
Research Note May 05 SCF to increase share of sustainability-linked loans which hit $119.6 B in 2020 As demand for sustainable products rise, stakeholders including consumers, investors, and regulators are pushing manufacturers, suppliers and lenders ... 4658
Datafiles Jan 21 Nonprofit organisations receive increased support through online giving The market for charitable giving is evolving like other forms of commerce and establishing a firm digital presence... 6533
Speech Nov 15 BSP’s Ala: “Revising Islamic banking framework to bridge the underserved market in the Philippines” Arifa Ala, managing director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, talks about the provisions of the new Islamic banking law in the Philippines and how ... 8164
Current Account Nov 14 Alibaba’s Singles’ Day sales top $38 billion, a 26%-increase from last year With Alibaba’s Singles’ Day, the world’s biggest shopping festival, bringing in a record of $38.4 billion this year, sales hit US$1 billion in t... 8984
The Asian Banker 500 Oct 29 Saudi Arabia tops Islamic bank ranking, Malaysia dominates share of assets Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia are the largest and strongest, while Malaysia dominates share of assets ... 29065
Oct 22 A demonstration of resilience Banks in Saudi Arabia and UAE remain the strongest in the Middle East, while South African and Egyptian banks are the leaders in Africa... 18801
Oct 16 Asia Pacific banks face stronger headwinds ahead As Chinese banks continue to dominate the list of largest banks, others in Asia Pacific face mounting pressure to sustain performance... 21640
Sep 27 Hang Seng Bank is the strongest bank in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific for 2019 Hang Seng Bank tops the ranking in Asia Pacific for this year’s The Asian Banker Strongest Banks By Balance Sheet, which is the most comprehensive a... 10327
Sibos Round Up Sep 08 Western Union’s Keogh: “Regulation offers opportunity to do better” Jacqueline Keogh, Western Union’s global head of payments sales, discusses some key points regarding regulation and innovation in the industry as we... 7847
Sibos Round Up Sep 08 Microsoft’s Hazou: “A digital revolution is not only about technology” Peter Hazou, director of business strategy for worldwide financial services at Microsoft, elaborates how the changing role of banks, habits of consume... 9029
Sibos Round Up Sep 08 Fiserv’s Chance: “Information is the cornerstone that’s driving fintech” David Chance, Fiserv’s vice president of payments strategy and innovation, talks about how payment systems are shaking up the industry as well as th... 7205
Sep 08 INTL FCStone’s McDonald: “The ability to track payments is the next step to full transparency” Clayton McDonald, head of sales for the global payments division at INTL FCStone, discusses how SWIFT's gpi initiative enables end-to-end tracking, ma... 14440
interviews Sep 04 Nordea’s Zekkar: 2020 is the year of geographical expansion Patrik Zekkar, global head of trade finance and working capital management at Nordea, shares his views on the overall business in the trade finance ar... 8118
interviews Sep 04 Bank of America : “The value of data will correspond to the quality of service” Paul Taylor, the head of global financial institutions (FIs) at Bank of America , talks about the massive increase in the importance of data and how t... 7844
Sep 03 State Bank of India’s Kumar: “We will use technology to drive social economic transformation in India” Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI) discusses how SBI, as the largest bank in India, will play a crucial role in unlocking the economic... 11773
Jul 24 Ping An Bank’s Xie: “Those who focus on technologies will be the winners” Ping An Bank chairman Xie Yonglin talked about the bank’s transformation journey into a leading retail financial services provider, the evolution o... 14354
Research Note Jul 22 Number of digital platform outages in Australia rose sharply in 2018 Sharp rise in electronic payment incidents in Australia resulted in substantial customer disruption in 2018.... 5257
News Analysis Jul 16 Security lapses in 7-Eleven mobile app result in hackers stealing over $500,000 Lack of proper two-factor authentication and device linkage led to the hacking of 900 customer accounts and $509,000 fraudulent transactions in 7-Ele... 5837
News Analysis Jul 04 Facebook's Libra will rival US monetary system cites US House Financial Services Committee The US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee has called for a halt to Facebook's cryptocurrency-based digital wallet citing seriou... 15795
Speech Jul 02 Singapore’s banking liberalisation moves on to the next chapter with digital banks Tharman Shanmugaratnam, senior minister and chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, reveals the next steps inliberalising Singapore’s bank... 5809
Research Note Jun 23 Total e-wallet size in Indonesia likely to hit $15 billion by 2020 Indonesia is seeing exponential growth in mobile payments spurred by a robust fintech landscape, though usage remains uneven and limited... 22178
Current News Jun 20 A group of leading banks promote greener global shipping through The Poseidon Principles ... 4066
Opinion Jun 19 Swain: Navigating the future of global commercial banking A wave of global megatrends is creating a tailwind of opportunities for businesses and individuals willing to transform their approach and adapt solu... 6544
Jun 18 Westpac's Duncan: “We need to welcome partnerships to drive innovation” Westpac chief development officer Macgregor Duncan spoke about the importance of partnerships in driving innovation... 6209
Speeches and Presentations Jun 17 Cybersecurity regulatory framework: The need to improve data privacy and security regulation - an enforcement perspective Roeland van Zeijst, global cybersecurity strategist, RovaZ.com and former digital crime officer, Interpol, discussed cybersecurity landscape... 10030
Interviews Jun 14 Spiros Margaris: Spiros Margaris, renowned fintech investor, tells Emmanuel Daniel he must like the managers of the start ups he invests in on behalf of family offices... 5157
Research Note Jun 03 Renewed impetus helps accelerate industry-wide trade digitalisation efforts but interoperability remains key hurdle Pressure on margins from increased competition and compliance requirements is forcing the industry to recalibrate its trade finance offerings. ... 12688
Commissioned Report May 24 Companies to increase Renminbi trade settlement in 2019 as forex risks mount reveals latest China Construction Bank report China Construction Bank (CCB), launched the global Renminbi (RMB) Internationalisation Report 2019, based on survey conducted across 402 Chinese compa... 8973
Opinion May 20 globaliD's Kidd on future exchange society: The what, the who, and the why Greg Kidd, co-founder and CEO of globalID, postulates a few possible paths for the future exchange society. Greg Kidd will be a speaker at the Futur... 7469
News Analysis May 19 A merger in Nigeria to create the largest bank in Africa The merger of Access Bank and Diamond Bank will create the largest bank in Africa, at least in terms of customer base... 5168
May 10 PiggyVest Co-founder Eweniyi “The banks can afford to give more but they don’t” West Africa Wealth and Society 2019 SME Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner, PiggyVest Co-Founder Eweniyi discusses how her online savings platform ... 11345
Opinion Apr 02 Banks’ online channel features: Bridging towards treasury management systems (TMS) ... 5252
Current Account Mar 27 TradingScreen launches QUO, a new cloud based workflow solution for wealth managers US based order and execution management systems provider TradingScreen recently launched a ‘software as a service’ based platform for trade manag... 4997
Interviews Jan 30 Standard Chartered's Gorriz and Kundu: Customised services, leveraging augmented intelligence and delivered quickly, are essential for meeting the needs of consumers and corporates alike... 6748
Opinion Jan 16 Azzana’s Herreman: "Will corporates use API connectivity?" In the FX space, as in all others, multichannel connectivity is key – and API is quickly becoming a prominent channel that can no longer be side-li... 25849
Interviews Jan 10 Silent Eight’s Markiewicz: "Costs force fighting fraud to shift from people to AI" Silent Eight CEO Martin Markiewicz sees AI as a way for banks to arm themselves with better weapons to prevent financial crime... 23204
Interviews Dec 26 Deutsche Bank's Lynne: "It is a question of scale" David Lynne, Deutsche Bank’s new head of global transaction banking in Asia Pacific and country head of Singapore discussed his key priorities... 16185
Datafiles Dec 20 China, India and Thailand payments surge ahead These are the leading countries where new payment options are creating new opportunities and disrupting the incumbents ... 11938
Case Study Dec 12 WeBank applies blockchain technology to its micro loan business WeBank, a digital micro lender of Tencent Financial Technologies, applies blockchain to create transparency and trust with its business partners and ... 16438
Research Note Dec 04 Consumers want speed – A leading-edge user experience is key to onboarding success The bank onboarding process should be fast, as the most fundamental attribute of an exceptional account opening experience is speed... 8315
Speeches and Presentations Nov 29 Artificial Intelligence shines as key enabling technology among fintechs in Beijing Financial Innovation Showcase and Competition Eight fintech finalists were selected for the competition. Each fintech made a seven minute presentation pitch followed by three minutes of questions ... 13195
Case Study Nov 28 Yirendai, China’s largest P2P consumer finance platform, expands beyond lending Yirendai, the largest P2P online consumer finance marketplace in China, offers services that are based on technology-driven innovations such as big da... 9693
The Asian Banker 500 Nov 20 APAC regulators move to clean up asset quality and conduct issues ... 6544
Opinion Nov 15 Robo-advisory in Singapore: Bringing new and mature investors on board As robo-advisory finds wide appeal among both new and mature investors in Singapore, financial institutions are opening up to robotic solutions... 3453
Case Study Nov 15 Emirates NBD leverages on virtual assistant for phone banking optimisation While steering the calls, Eva reduced incorrect routing by 73% and has also resulted in overall 50% reduction in the time taken to digitally serve a c... 9349
Speech Nov 15 Peter Ong on connecting global capital with enterprises Peter Ong, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore and Board member of MAS spoke about ASEAN growth and enterprises during his speech at the Global Investor ... 6074
Speech Nov 14 Peter Ong on connecting global capital with enterprises Peter Ong, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore and Board member of MAS spoke about ASEAN growth and enterprises during his speech at the Global Investor ... 5607
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... 4648
News Analysis Nov 12 Alibaba sets new Singles Day 11.11 record as sales hit $30.8 billion Alibaba broke its Singles' Day online shopping sales record on 11 November when gross merchandise volume reached $30.8 billion. This beat last year's... 4224
Interviews Oct 31 SmartStream’s Kilcoyne: "If you think that compliance is expensive, have you tried non-compliance?" Vincent Kilcoyne sees multiple challenges from Basel Committee on Banking Supervision 248 (BCBS 248) and other regulations as rising interest rates c... 10920
Interviews Oct 31 ANZ’s Vasic and Huse: “Corporates who historically may have used one of the ‘globals’, now also need a strong local bank for support” ANZ’s Vasic and Huse speak about the greater transactional business needs of Australian clients expanding into Asia and also discuss the shake up th... 10510
Interviews Oct 31 Ripple’s Treacher: “The banking world’s kind of lost pace with the rest of commerce and society which is moving onto a much more real-time globally-connected environment” Marcus Treacher, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Ripple, discusses challenges in expediting payment processes from a clarity, visibility,... 9722
Interviews Oct 31 SEB’s Da Silva and Lascoux: “ We see the industry trying to pull itself together to find a standard to handle the changing regulatory requirement” SEB’s Da Silva and Lascoux talked about how collaboration between multiple parties was driving rapid cross-border payments integration in the Nordic... 9016
Research Note Oct 17 Regulation continues to shape bank client relationships Implications of new regulations and emergence of digital-only players were hot button issues discussed this year at the Asian Banker Future of Finance... 3743
Speeches and Presentations Oct 16 The Asian Banker 500 Strongest Banks 2018 Briefing: The big clean-up occurring across the Asia-Pacific banking industry ... 8622
Post Event Report Oct 12 BSP's deputy governor Fonacier: "We will ensure a "Balanced, Systematic and Progressive/ Prudent" approach to financial innovation" ... 5529
Case Study Oct 10 Innovation comes to mortgage loans with flexible repayments The innovative Feng Yun mortgage offers a 40-year loan with fully flexible changes in repayment terms and customers can use online tools to check the ... 7190
Case Study Oct 10 Innovation comes to mortgage loans with flexible repayments The innovative Feng Yun mortgage offers a 40-year loan with fully flexible changes in repayment terms and customers can use online tools to check the ... 4994
Interviews Oct 09 Nordea’s Richter: “We need to look at the payment ecosystem overall, and see what type of value-added services we can put around the payments” Claus Richter, Head of Transaction Banking Solutions at Nordea shares his views on the impact of technology, particularly blockchain, on domestic and ... 8755
TABLive Sep 25 (Sponsored Content) TMB Thailand's customer satisfaction score up 20% with video conferencing ... 22278
Interviews Aug 29 AL Ahli Bank’s Lockie: “We wanted to make sure that our foundation is ready to be able to adapt what is to come from digital offerings” ... 6557
Proceedings Report Aug 10 Digital transformation - An existential reality or incremental change? ... 22774
Commissioned Report Jul 06 Renminbi Internationalisation Report 2018: Optimism Towards Belt and Road Raises Cross-Border Use of RMB ... 23777
Research Note Jun 07 A voice-led future – Banking with “Alexa” and similar services become mainstream ... 16673
May 24 Deutsche Bank’s So receives the Transaction Banker of the Year Award in Asia Pacific (International Bank) at The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Awards 2018 ... 24998
May 24 Hang Seng Bank’s Wong receives The Asian Banker Transaction Banker of the Year in Asia Pacific (Domestic Bank) Award for 2018 ... 25066
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 7232
Interviews May 04 ICICI Bank’s Balakrishnan: “Going digital doesn’t mean giving away money” ... 22476
Case Study Apr 18 How Funding Societies is leveraging on technology to create a sustainable P2P lending platform ... 9506
Mar 22 Bank of East Asia’s Hui receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement in Asia Pacific Award 2018 ... 3598
Mar 22 Blom Bank’s Chahwan receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement Award in the Middle East 2018 ... 3347
editorial Mar 11 The Asian Banker Perspectives 11 March 2019 "I believe we need a crisis in Europe to really fix Europe," said Laurence Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock.... 4592
Research Note Feb 02 Digitalisation and internationalisation - Key elements of employment trends ... 34509
Research Note Jan 29 Creating the next level of client engagement with the Internet of Things ... 5165
TABLive Jan 17 techUK’s Beaumont: “Boards need to discover what the role of their banks is in an open future” ... 4733
Co-published Jan 02 Mainstreaming small and medium enterprises into the Philippines’ formal financial system ... 53296
TABLive Dec 20 VoiceVault’s Webb: “Voice biometrics is as strong as other leading biometric technologies” ... 3167
TABLive Dec 16 AximSL’s Tsigutkin: “Blockchain will probably accelerate regulation rather than make it go away” ... 5843
TABLive Nov 30 Fidor Bank's Kröner: "We look closely to Amazon towards becoming a financial marketplace" ... 4576
Round Up Nov 23 Highlights from the Singapore Fintech Festival – Financial inclusion to the fore ... 3879
Round Up Nov 21 Highlights from the Singapore Fintech Festival – Singapore’s role in the global financial technology community ... 3955
Opinion Nov 16 Memoirs of a Citibank technology warrior - Lessons learnt from the “Global Go to Common” project (Part 4 of 4) ... 8747
Opinion Nov 15 Memoirs of a Citibank technology warrior - The global cards project (Part 2 of 4) ... 6231
Opinion Nov 15 Memoirs of a Citibank technology warrior - How the bank built the CORE (Part 1 of 4) ... 6616
News Analysis Nov 13 Alibaba’s Singles' Day records $25 billion in sales with “New Retail” strategy ... 11980
Interviews Sep 20 CBA’s Rajasingham: “IoT and AI will create self-sustaining market places with autonomous robotic agents as our clients” ... 5409
Proceedings Report Sep 18 Peer-to-peer in Southeast Asia: Must disruptors turn to collaborators? ... 4504
Interviews Sep 11 SCB's Huen: "We still have room to get a more meaningful market share than what we have today" ... 3755
TAB RadioFinance Sep 01 Mambu's Danilkis: "Everyone is now concerned about moving their customers and sales data to the cloud" ... 4837
Interviews Aug 01 CIMB's Gupta: "Getting the culture right is a big step in regionalising your business" ... 12137
Case Study Jul 29 Enhancing operational efficiency and transforming mortgage experience through a cloud platform ... 3539
TABLive Jun 15 Income recovery for most retail financial services markets in Asia Pacific in 2017/2018 ... 4236
TABLive Jun 14 Bizfi's Donovan: "The company is about 70% balance sheet and 30% marketplace" ... 3821
News Analysis Apr 19 Mystery shopping becomes an important supervisory tool in retail banking ... 11175
TABLive Apr 11 It is not a fear that the marketplace lending model does not work. It is really a diversification ... 9640
Research Note Apr 06 Income recovery for most retail financial services markets in Asia Pacific in 2017 ... 4422
TABLive Dec 05 Creating an integrated market where banks collaborate with each other for customers’ needs ... 3006
Research Note Nov 02 Hostile environment casts doubt on the future of mobile-only fintech banks ... 4774
Research Note Oct 26 Disruption forces banks in Asia Pacific to refocus their technology investments ... 7070
Research Note Oct 14 Cash management technology – race towards centralising, digitising and future-proofing ... 4066
Opinion Oct 08 CEOs of Singapore’s three largest local banks topped bank CEO remuneration ranking Top ten highest-paid bank chief executives in 2017 included five bank CEOs from Australia, three from Singapore, one from Malaysia and one from Hong K... 9235
Interviews Jul 12 Interview Transcript: "We need to keep investing in technology and people driving technology" ... 4331
Interviews Jun 02 Interview: “ICBC China incoming chairman Yi Huiman hints at broad organisational restructuring to strengthen risk and controls” ... 4966
Interviews May 16 Interview: “China is creating more capital market-enabled financial systems through technology platforms” ... 6451
Interviews Apr 07 Interview: "The GCC region is faring better than any other region in the dollar clearing business" ... 3695
News Analysis Mar 15 Half successful and half failed: The $1 billion cyber hacking attempt on Bangladesh Bank ... 6264
Interviews Mar 07 Interview Transcript: “The finance industry has created an environment so complex and beyond their cleverness to run” ... 20675
Interviews Mar 07 Interview Transcript: “The finance industry has created an environment so complex and beyond their cleverness to run” ... 3545
Interviews Mar 01 Interview Transcript: “Banks cannot compete with P2P unless they are digital banks ... 4036
Research Note Feb 17 Democratisation of banking services puts focus on relationships over products ... 4130
Research Note Feb 16 Banks need to leverage their superior product knowledge to stay relevant ... 4820
Interviews Feb 12 Interview: “We’re more of a customer-driven wholesale bank that acquires and distributes” ... 3506
Research Note Feb 03 Retail banking in the United Arab Emirates: Evolving and already competitive ... 4979
Research Note Jan 06 Indonesia: Bank Central Asia and Bank Mandiri—Spurring retail loans and exploring digital lending ... 8610
Research Note Jan 05 Hong Kong banks: increasing retail operations under a tighter regulatory regime ... 6742
Research Note Feb 25 Australia focused on sustaining growth in 2015 Can the industry withstand the current combination of low interest rates, strong housing price growth and higher household indebtedness?... 2640
Research Note Jan 19 Digitisation efforts by large Australian banks boost customer satisfaction ... 5800