Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Mizuho advances on tokenised deposits, AI and cybersecurity partnerships to modernise cross-border payments and trade finance At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Mizuho’s Ashutosh Kumar outlined tokenised deposits, blockchain, AI and partnerships enabling faster, secure, interoperable... 284
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Bank of America embeds AI and data to transform corporate payments At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Winnie Chen, head of global payment solutions for Asia Pacific at Bank of America, explained how interoperability, data insig... 340
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Deutsche Bank pushes affordable, standardised digital trade to unlock liquidity At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Borislav Ivanov-Blankenburg of Deutsche Bank highlighted how interoperability, regulation, cost and ESG standards drive trade... 262
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Smartstream doubles down on infrastructure and AI to future-proof post-trade operations At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, CEO Akber Jaffer outlined SmartStream’s rebrand and investments in cloud, APIs and AI for resilient post-trade.... 277
Sibos Round Up Oct 07 Standard Chartered pushes interoperability and risk mitigation to scale trade digitisation At Sibos Frankfurt 2025, Standard Chartered’s Samuel Mathew highlighted leveraging network, standards, and tech partnerships to reduce risk, acceler... 479
Sibos Round Up Oct 06 Deutsche Bank drives G20 cross-border payments agenda with real-time, blockchain and AI initiatives At Sibos 2025, Deutsche Bank’s Tsvetanka Nankova detailed efforts to enhance cross-border payments via ISO 20022, real-time, blockchain and AI.... 827
Awards Ceremonies Sep 29 David Lynne named Transaction Finance Leader of the Year for driving Deutsche Bank’s strategic growth and digital transformation David Lynne leads Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank’s digital transformation, expanding global client mandates and sustainability initiatives.... 1249
Conference Jul 07 ASEAN builds self-reliance through capital and institutional cooperation The 2025 ASEAN Conference outlined a coordinated strategy to strengthen ASEAN’s economic independence by mobilising regional capital, aligning publi... 2092
Speeches and Presentations Jul 03 Recalibrating trade, industrial policy and financial systems in a fragmented world In his keynote at the 2025 The Asian Banker Future of Finance China Summit, held on 26 June in Beijing, Robert Koopman— former Chief Economist of th... 3405
Conference Jun 27 Rebuilding economic resilience and reimagining China’s growth amid global disruption At the 2025 The Asian Banker Future of Finance China Summit, held on 26 June in Beijing, five distinguished keynote speakers from academia, government... 1968
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... 3135
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... 2234
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... 2813
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 ... 6048
Opinion Apr 23 China and ASEAN: Win-win cooperation as neighbours President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia visit underscores growing China–ASEAN ties in trade, technology and culture, offering a model for cooperatio... 1901
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... 3494
Interviews Apr 11 BNY scales up its Asia Pacific offerings in cross-border payments,liquidity management and digital trade finance The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) is transforming its global business through a unified platforms operating model that is designed to deli... 4486
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... 6024
Opinion Mar 13 China’s proactive fiscal policy: Driving growth, investment and global stability As the world grapples with economic uncertainty, inflation and rising geopolitical risks, China has unveiled a powerful fiscal response with significa... 1807
Interviews Feb 24 SCB’s Mary Huen embodies visionary leadership in transforming times Standard Chartered Bank’s Mary Huen shared her strategic vision for driving growth, fostering innovation and navigating challenges in one of the wor... 8078
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... 3741
Interviews Dec 10 Exploring opportunities for Chinese enterprises in Latin America’s promising markets Panel discussion explores strategic investment opportunities in Latin American markets for Chinese enterprises, focusing on navigating complexities in... 2533
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... 3780
Sibos Round Up Oct 24 BNY and Mizuho Bank forge collaboration to strengthen global trade services At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, BNY and Mizuho Bank jointly announced an agreement to collaborate on enhancing global trade services, further solidifying th... 2534
TABLive Oct 24 BNY and Mizuho Bank forge collaboration to strengthen global trade services At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, BNY and Mizuho Bank jointly announced an agreement to collaborate on enhancing global trade services, further solidifying th... 2638
TABLive Oct 22 Deutsche Bank harnesses ISO 20022 for the future of payments and trade finance Atul Jain, co-head of trade finance and lending at Deutsche Bank, discussed the industry's transition to ISO 20022, the challenges banks face, the re... 2165
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 356615
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 356615
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 1998
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... 1651
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... 5948
Co-published Sep 26 Cathay United Bank leads decarbonisation efforts in Asia Pacific CUB headlines the climate change imperatives in sustainable finance, driving green initiatives and net-zero targets aligned with global standards ... 4618
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... 6070
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... 5868
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 ... 10559
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... 51022
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... 4404
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... 4446
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... 2259
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... 2102
Excerpts Mar 28 Thailand’s National ITMX-PromptPay could have the most real-time cross-border payment linkages in the world Today, National ITMX and PromptPay have established cross-border real-time QR payments with six countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Sing... 13948
Sibos Round Up Jan 17 HSBC's Vinay Mendonca: “Digitisation of our trade finance has scaled up” Vinay Mendonca, Global Head of Product at HSBC, talks about the progress made by the bank in the digitisation of its trade finance and the improvement... 3290
Sibos Round Up Jan 13 BNY Mellon's Winnie Chen: “We are strengthening our regional presence to deliver relevant services” Winnie Chen, head of treasury services in Asia Pacific at US-based BNY Mellon, discusses how the company is strengthening its teams in the region to... 4821
Research Note Nov 22 Global corporates and FIs see digital currency and sustainable finance as key drivers for RMB use New digital financial infrastructure, new regional free trade agreements, and decisive leadership in the emerging sustainability and green agenda bode... 8946
interviews Oct 14 PermataBank’s Salimin: “Banks were pushed over the technology edge” Abdy D. Salimin, chief information officer and director of technology and operations, PermataBank, highlighted the opportunities in digital transforma... 9596
Research Note Oct 11 Fragmented approach masks potential of end-to-end trade digitalisation As the trade finance industry collectively progresses to address challenges around digital fragmentation and isolation, adoption of standard solutions... 11142
Speeches and Presentations Sep 27 “How climate change will transform finance” Emmanuel Daniel, chairman and founder of The Asian Banker and Wealth and Society, discussed what financial services industry and institutions will hav... 9290
News Analysis Jan 07 Biden presidency signals a return to economic multilateralism and renewed ties with China After a tumultuous, often unpredictable and norm breaking term under the Trump Administration, what can Asia and the world expect from the US under in... 7024
Sibos Round Up Nov 23 US banks grapple with COVID induced fall in transaction volumes while financial markets business shines Heads of cash, trade and treasury of three leading US transaction banks discuss the impact of COVID-19 on trade and payment flows as well as industry ... 15292
Sibos Round Up Nov 17 Wells Fargo's Amin: “It forces us to be much more focused on value added services and driving solutions” Well Fargo’s regional president and head of corporate and investment banking for Asia Pacific, Jafar Amin, discusses the rebound in inter regional t... 9859
Post Event Report Sep 08 China's financial industry ponders reform and innovation amid reorganisation of global trade and supply chains The Asian Banker Finance China 2020 Conference on 28 August addressed the evolution of global trade and supply chains, as well as how China’s financ... 6213
Research Note Jul 07 Businesses favour increasing use of RMB amid trade tensions and pandemic The use of RMB in international transactions will increase despite US-China trade frictions and on-going COVID-19 pandemic according to the latest ann... 16810
Sibos Round Up Sep 10 Standard Chartered Bank’s Mathew: “This is the perfect time to find more efficiencies” Samuel John Mathew, global head of documentary trade and products at Standard Chartered Bank, explains how technologies, such as optical character rec... 9291
interviews Sep 02 Wells Fargo’s Amin: “Asia remains a great growth story” Jafar Amin, Asia Pacific regional president and head of corporate and investment banking at Wells Fargo, discusses the challenges that financial insti... 12284
Current News Jun 20 A group of leading banks promote greener global shipping through The Poseidon Principles ... 4066
Opinion Jun 06 Realising the potential of trade in Asia Global trade is undergoing significant change. The increasing trend of anti-globalisation – and, in particular, the burgeoning US-China trade war ... 7939
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. ... 12884
Opinion May 20 Fidelity International's Anand: "US-China trade war has similarities with Brexit" The US-China trade war has some similarities with the Brexit negotiations. Officials in both situations are under pressure to announce a headline agr... 5650
News Analysis Mar 26 China’s GDP growth has been overstated by an average of 1.7%, says new research New research reveals that the economic slowdown in China may be worse than the official statistics suggest since 2008, due to the potential inaccuracy... 5423
Post Event Report Nov 30 Emirates NBD named Best Transaction Bank in Middle East and Africa at The Asian Banker Middle East & Africa Risk and Transaction Awards 2018 For delivering twice the growth in deposits relative to the industry, and migrating 97% of its customer base to SMART business, Emirates NBD was recog... 5815
Opinion Nov 22 BNY Mellon's Broom and Kim: "Digital innovation could be a true game changer in the world of trade" Digital innovation could be a true game changer in the world of trade, delivering new capabilities that could not only facilitate optimised, efficien... 6358
Research Note Nov 06 Emerging technologies are bringing speed and efficiency to trade settlements ... 5093
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
Research Note Jan 11 Towards free markets The path towards liberalisation is gaining momentum but the approach is cautious... 4081
Research Note Jan 07 “One Belt One Road” – China’s new growth strategy looks at westwards expansion ... 7384
