News Analysis Feb 22 Corporate and transaction bankers turn to digitisation and sustainability to survive the "next normal" Banks of all sizes have accelerated their digitisation during the pandemic, with both retail and commercial customers not expected to look b... 8300
Speech Feb 22 "Rebuilding sustainable economy and society begins with us" There was a time when we thought capitalism was always right. We were told that the stock market was efficient. It rewards good businesses and puni... 4649
Speech Feb 22 “No act of goodness is too small" Ladies and gentlemen, good evening! On this joyous occasion, it is my pleasure to welcome you again to Shanghai and... 4165 Current Account Feb 22 73 fund managers join the net zero initiative which represents $32 trillion of global assets Net zero does not mean zero emission Attaining the net zero target Need for re... 7602 Research Note Feb 22 SCF to take bigger share of sustainability-linked loans that hit $119 B in 2020 Buyers and their financing partners are rewarding sustainability efforts of suppliers by providing financing at competitive and discounted r... 12690 Current Account Feb 22 European Commission adopts three new measures to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives The EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act aims to strengthen the taxonomy regulation The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ... 4961 Interview Feb 22 Volt Bank's Steve Weston: “BaaS allows us to do banking differently in Australia" Volt Bank differentiates its approach through a banking-as-a-service model in a difficult market where neobanks face strong competition from... 10850 Current Account Feb 22 Private equity record-high ‘dry powder’ to be invested in ESG Global private equity dry powder is at a record level of nearly $2 trillion with 25% in Asia-Pacific and another 19% in Europe. ES... 9593 Current Account Feb 22 Global exchanges ramp up efforts for a sustainable recovery Increased focus on social aspects of ESG to support sectors impacted by the pandemic Increased efforts to bridge the gender gap 7805 Co-published Feb 22 CCB posts strong performance in H1 2021 with $4.6 trillion growth in assets Despite uncertainties of economic recovery amid the pandemic and the competition in the domestic market, China Construction Bank (CCB) r... 12304 Current Account Feb 22 Polluting companies use transition bonds to move to a greener future Sustainability linked bonds see dramatic increase with 70% of total sold in 2021 Transition bonds can contribute to a third of the... 4673 Opinions Feb 22 MFS Investment Management’s Hindocha and Popielarski: “Active managers are catalysts for sustainability adoption” Active management can identify companies that are more sustainable Investors want nuanced unde... 275 Current Account Feb 22 Alibaba and JD.com posted record Double 11 sales of $139 billion despite tech crackdown Alibaba reported higher sales on Double 11 of $84.5 billion, while JD.com registered a stronger growth of 28.6% The growth of Doub... 7034 Interview Feb 22 Taurus Wealth Advisors’ Unni: “Higher regulation offers protection to wealth owners and family offices” Unni said “some clients consider impact as the first objective and returns become secondary”. Due to increasing focus on the private wealth sp... 4459 Research Note Feb 22 Blockchain to support better governance as sustainability funds increase Financing gap remains an issue, especially in APAC Regulatory measures have improved sustainability reporting FIs embrac... 12239 Interview Feb 22 Maitri Asset Management’s Tibrewal: “Sustainability is in its nascent stage in Asia” Tibrewal shared their commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Maitri started as a single-family office for the Tolaram and by 2019 became a ... 3057 Interview Feb 22 Gunung Capital’s Kimin Tanoto: “China will lead in the fight to lower carbon emissions in the whole of Asia” Kimin Tanoto, founder and CEO of Gunung Capital, a Singapore-based private investment company focused on ESG-related impact investments, shared tha... 5677 Datafiles Feb 22 Are billionaires doing enough to save the planet? Billionaires account for more of the carbon emissions that cause climate change than anyone else. Most billionaires like Warren Bu... 5200 Interview Feb 22 Lombard Odier’s Vincent Magnenat: “Future of private banking in Asia is onshore” As CEO for Asia of one of the oldest Swiss private banks with $63 billion in assets under management, Vincent Magnenat has helped build ... 14377 Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth China looks for sustainable business prospects in Africa ICT infrastructure can pave the way for digital ... 11275 Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/china-and-africa-partner-for-sustainable-investment-and-growth... 7019 Datafiles Feb 22 Average remuneration for senior staff at leading Chinese banks higher in 2022 compared to 2021 https://tabinsights.com/article/average-remuneration-for-senior-staff-at-leading-chinese-banks-higher-in-2022-compared-to-2021... 2167 Research Note Feb 22 UnionBank leads in latest BankQuality Survey in the Philippines with innovative and convenient banking https://tabinsights.com/article/unionbank-leads-in-latest-bankquality-survey-in-the-philippines-with-innovative-and-convenient-banking... 747 Datafiles Feb 22 Bank lending in Asia Pacific to maintain growth of 9% amid China’s reopening https://tabinsights.com/article/bank-lending-in-asia-pacific-to-maintain-growth-of-9-amid-chinas-reopening... 1726 sponsored Feb 22 Noah Holdings: Chinese capital market demands strong investor education and advocacy China‘s capital market requires robust investor education and advocacy Diversified investor ... 4136 Interviews Feb 22 Trust, partnerships, and open banking key to BPI’s growth in the Philippines BPI's total retail customer base reached 11 million, with an addition of 1.5 million in 2023 M... 8327 Excerpt Feb 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, discussed evolving in... 7758 Opinions Feb 22 How regulators can combat greenwashing and greenhushing for more honest ESG financing Sustainable finance has emerged as a pivotal force in addressing global environmental challenges and promoting ethical economic practice... 5105 editorial Feb 22 Tay Ah Lek of Public Bank receives William ‘Bill’ Seidman Lifetime Achievement Award Tay Ah Lek’s tenure of over 60 years in the financial services industry has left an indelible mark on Public Bank, and established a r... 637 Interviews Feb 22 Art Outreach Singapore chairman Mae Anderson builds bridges between arts and community Mae Anderson has long been a champion of the arts in Singapore, dedicating her time, expertise, and passion as the Chairman of Art Outre... 2274 Interviews Feb 22 CTBC’s strategic approach to private banking growth through innovation and global expansion CTBC Bank (CTBC) believes it has firmly established itself as a leader in Taiwan’s private banking industry, with significant growth i... 2480 Interviews Feb 22 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability The Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) is taking a strategic approach to sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) princi... 2136 Interviews Feb 22 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability The Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) is taking a strategic approach to sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and gov... 761 Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Banks and corporates require new strategies to maintain growth At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Atul Jain, Global Co-Head of Trade Finance and Lending at Deutsche Bank, highlighted major global themes reshaping trad... 1254 Profile Feb 22 Samuel Yin, Taiwan’s business tycoon with a vision for social good While his immense success in retail, construction, and real estate has brought him considerable wealth, it is his commitment to social c... 776 Interviews Feb 22 CTBC aims to transform retail banking with sustainable, AI-enabled and customer-centric innovation In 2024, CTBC Bank (CTBC) demonstrated its claimed dominance in Taiwan’s retail banking sector through sustained growth and i... 1927 Co-published Feb 22 Cathay United Bank wins record number of awards in 2024 Cathay United Bank (CUB)’s growing presence and strategic initiatives in financial services have earned recognition across diverse cat... 1349 Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Standard Chartered's Sugirin: “With the pandemic, corporates are moving much more into near shoring” The pandemic accelerated the quest for corporates and treasuries to conserve cash through deployment of dynamic supp... 5798 Sibos Round Up Feb 22 In conversation with DBS’ Tan Su Shan on recharging global finance In an interview with Tan Su Shan, group head of institutional banking at DBS, she discusses the bank’s digital transformation journey, the evolut... 31558 Sibos Round Up Feb 22 In conversation with StanChart's David Whiteing on technology, innovation, regulatory compliance and operational resilience This year’s Sibos 2021 conference theme ‘Recharging Global Finance’ explores how the financial ecosystem is redefining itself to m... 25440 Interview Feb 22 CIMB's Samir Gupta: "Digital now accounts for 48% of total product sales" Samir Gupta led the digital transformation of CIMB. He has a track record of building digital and consumer-banking franchises in Asia, M... 19544 Panel Discussion Feb 22 Financial experts analyse US bank runs and regulatory mitigation strategies Leaders in financial services covered issues on the differences between the financial systems in the US and UK, and the dramatic effects on the dep... 4266 Panel Discussion Feb 22 Unpublished Financial experts analyse US bank runs and regulatory mitigation strategies ... 1745 Interviews Feb 22 StanChart’s Bill Winters: “My legacy is to have built-in resilience, a financially strong bank, and an innovative team” In this interview, Standard Chartered Bank CEO Bill Winters emphasised the importance of innovation, resilience, and su... 5718 Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 Tay Ah Lek of Public Bank receives the William ‘Bill’ Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement This award recognises Tay’s career spanning over six decades in the financial services industry, leaving an indelible mark on the bank... 5400 Interviews Feb 22 Cambodian banking association focuses on consumer protection, industry stability and resilience In an in-depth interview, Rath Sophoan, chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and CEO of Maybank Cambodia, alo... 1441 Interviews Feb 22 CTBC aims to transform retail banking with sustainable, AI-enabled and customer-centric innovation In 2024, CTBC Bank (CTBC) demonstrated its claimed dominance in Taiwan’s retail banking sector through sustained growth and innovation. With its ... 71 Site Visits Feb 22 Exploring fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital innovation Delegates gained insights from industry leaders, including the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC... 195 Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 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, poli... 25
Current Account Feb 22 73 fund managers join the net zero initiative which represents $32 trillion of global assets Net zero does not mean zero emission Attaining the net zero target Need for re... 7602
Research Note Feb 22 SCF to take bigger share of sustainability-linked loans that hit $119 B in 2020 Buyers and their financing partners are rewarding sustainability efforts of suppliers by providing financing at competitive and discounted r... 12690
Current Account Feb 22 European Commission adopts three new measures to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives The EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act aims to strengthen the taxonomy regulation The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ... 4961
Interview Feb 22 Volt Bank's Steve Weston: “BaaS allows us to do banking differently in Australia" Volt Bank differentiates its approach through a banking-as-a-service model in a difficult market where neobanks face strong competition from... 10850
Current Account Feb 22 Private equity record-high ‘dry powder’ to be invested in ESG Global private equity dry powder is at a record level of nearly $2 trillion with 25% in Asia-Pacific and another 19% in Europe. ES... 9593
Current Account Feb 22 Global exchanges ramp up efforts for a sustainable recovery Increased focus on social aspects of ESG to support sectors impacted by the pandemic Increased efforts to bridge the gender gap 7805
Co-published Feb 22 CCB posts strong performance in H1 2021 with $4.6 trillion growth in assets Despite uncertainties of economic recovery amid the pandemic and the competition in the domestic market, China Construction Bank (CCB) r... 12304
Current Account Feb 22 Polluting companies use transition bonds to move to a greener future Sustainability linked bonds see dramatic increase with 70% of total sold in 2021 Transition bonds can contribute to a third of the... 4673
Opinions Feb 22 MFS Investment Management’s Hindocha and Popielarski: “Active managers are catalysts for sustainability adoption” Active management can identify companies that are more sustainable Investors want nuanced unde... 275
Current Account Feb 22 Alibaba and JD.com posted record Double 11 sales of $139 billion despite tech crackdown Alibaba reported higher sales on Double 11 of $84.5 billion, while JD.com registered a stronger growth of 28.6% The growth of Doub... 7034
Interview Feb 22 Taurus Wealth Advisors’ Unni: “Higher regulation offers protection to wealth owners and family offices” Unni said “some clients consider impact as the first objective and returns become secondary”. Due to increasing focus on the private wealth sp... 4459
Research Note Feb 22 Blockchain to support better governance as sustainability funds increase Financing gap remains an issue, especially in APAC Regulatory measures have improved sustainability reporting FIs embrac... 12239
Interview Feb 22 Maitri Asset Management’s Tibrewal: “Sustainability is in its nascent stage in Asia” Tibrewal shared their commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Maitri started as a single-family office for the Tolaram and by 2019 became a ... 3057
Interview Feb 22 Gunung Capital’s Kimin Tanoto: “China will lead in the fight to lower carbon emissions in the whole of Asia” Kimin Tanoto, founder and CEO of Gunung Capital, a Singapore-based private investment company focused on ESG-related impact investments, shared tha... 5677
Datafiles Feb 22 Are billionaires doing enough to save the planet? Billionaires account for more of the carbon emissions that cause climate change than anyone else. Most billionaires like Warren Bu... 5200
Interview Feb 22 Lombard Odier’s Vincent Magnenat: “Future of private banking in Asia is onshore” As CEO for Asia of one of the oldest Swiss private banks with $63 billion in assets under management, Vincent Magnenat has helped build ... 14377
Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth China looks for sustainable business prospects in Africa ICT infrastructure can pave the way for digital ... 11275
Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/china-and-africa-partner-for-sustainable-investment-and-growth... 7019
Datafiles Feb 22 Average remuneration for senior staff at leading Chinese banks higher in 2022 compared to 2021 https://tabinsights.com/article/average-remuneration-for-senior-staff-at-leading-chinese-banks-higher-in-2022-compared-to-2021... 2167
Research Note Feb 22 UnionBank leads in latest BankQuality Survey in the Philippines with innovative and convenient banking https://tabinsights.com/article/unionbank-leads-in-latest-bankquality-survey-in-the-philippines-with-innovative-and-convenient-banking... 747
Datafiles Feb 22 Bank lending in Asia Pacific to maintain growth of 9% amid China’s reopening https://tabinsights.com/article/bank-lending-in-asia-pacific-to-maintain-growth-of-9-amid-chinas-reopening... 1726
sponsored Feb 22 Noah Holdings: Chinese capital market demands strong investor education and advocacy China‘s capital market requires robust investor education and advocacy Diversified investor ... 4136
Interviews Feb 22 Trust, partnerships, and open banking key to BPI’s growth in the Philippines BPI's total retail customer base reached 11 million, with an addition of 1.5 million in 2023 M... 8327
Excerpt Feb 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, discussed evolving in... 7758
Opinions Feb 22 How regulators can combat greenwashing and greenhushing for more honest ESG financing Sustainable finance has emerged as a pivotal force in addressing global environmental challenges and promoting ethical economic practice... 5105
editorial Feb 22 Tay Ah Lek of Public Bank receives William ‘Bill’ Seidman Lifetime Achievement Award Tay Ah Lek’s tenure of over 60 years in the financial services industry has left an indelible mark on Public Bank, and established a r... 637
Interviews Feb 22 Art Outreach Singapore chairman Mae Anderson builds bridges between arts and community Mae Anderson has long been a champion of the arts in Singapore, dedicating her time, expertise, and passion as the Chairman of Art Outre... 2274
Interviews Feb 22 CTBC’s strategic approach to private banking growth through innovation and global expansion CTBC Bank (CTBC) believes it has firmly established itself as a leader in Taiwan’s private banking industry, with significant growth i... 2480
Interviews Feb 22 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability The Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) is taking a strategic approach to sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) princi... 2136
Interviews Feb 22 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability The Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) is taking a strategic approach to sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and gov... 761
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Banks and corporates require new strategies to maintain growth At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Atul Jain, Global Co-Head of Trade Finance and Lending at Deutsche Bank, highlighted major global themes reshaping trad... 1254
Profile Feb 22 Samuel Yin, Taiwan’s business tycoon with a vision for social good While his immense success in retail, construction, and real estate has brought him considerable wealth, it is his commitment to social c... 776
Interviews Feb 22 CTBC aims to transform retail banking with sustainable, AI-enabled and customer-centric innovation In 2024, CTBC Bank (CTBC) demonstrated its claimed dominance in Taiwan’s retail banking sector through sustained growth and i... 1927
Co-published Feb 22 Cathay United Bank wins record number of awards in 2024 Cathay United Bank (CUB)’s growing presence and strategic initiatives in financial services have earned recognition across diverse cat... 1349
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Standard Chartered's Sugirin: “With the pandemic, corporates are moving much more into near shoring” The pandemic accelerated the quest for corporates and treasuries to conserve cash through deployment of dynamic supp... 5798
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 In conversation with DBS’ Tan Su Shan on recharging global finance In an interview with Tan Su Shan, group head of institutional banking at DBS, she discusses the bank’s digital transformation journey, the evolut... 31558
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 In conversation with StanChart's David Whiteing on technology, innovation, regulatory compliance and operational resilience This year’s Sibos 2021 conference theme ‘Recharging Global Finance’ explores how the financial ecosystem is redefining itself to m... 25440
Interview Feb 22 CIMB's Samir Gupta: "Digital now accounts for 48% of total product sales" Samir Gupta led the digital transformation of CIMB. He has a track record of building digital and consumer-banking franchises in Asia, M... 19544
Panel Discussion Feb 22 Financial experts analyse US bank runs and regulatory mitigation strategies Leaders in financial services covered issues on the differences between the financial systems in the US and UK, and the dramatic effects on the dep... 4266
Panel Discussion Feb 22 Unpublished Financial experts analyse US bank runs and regulatory mitigation strategies ... 1745
Interviews Feb 22 StanChart’s Bill Winters: “My legacy is to have built-in resilience, a financially strong bank, and an innovative team” In this interview, Standard Chartered Bank CEO Bill Winters emphasised the importance of innovation, resilience, and su... 5718
Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 Tay Ah Lek of Public Bank receives the William ‘Bill’ Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement This award recognises Tay’s career spanning over six decades in the financial services industry, leaving an indelible mark on the bank... 5400
Interviews Feb 22 Cambodian banking association focuses on consumer protection, industry stability and resilience In an in-depth interview, Rath Sophoan, chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and CEO of Maybank Cambodia, alo... 1441
Interviews Feb 22 CTBC aims to transform retail banking with sustainable, AI-enabled and customer-centric innovation In 2024, CTBC Bank (CTBC) demonstrated its claimed dominance in Taiwan’s retail banking sector through sustained growth and innovation. With its ... 71
Site Visits Feb 22 Exploring fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital innovation Delegates gained insights from industry leaders, including the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC... 195
Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 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, poli... 25
