Research Note Feb 22 Banks in Thailand are preparing for the next phase in digital competition The period 2013 to 2016 were the worst for the retail financial services industry in Thailand in regards to income and loan growth. Thailand's vita... 313
Case Study Feb 22 Yirendai, China’s largest P2P consumer finance platform, expands beyond lending More than 54% of loans are facilitated through mobile applications. In the wake of the regulatory tightening of internet finance, ... 8475
Interviews Feb 22 Deutsche Bank's Lynne: "It is a question of scale" The move by Deutsche Bank to appoint an institution veteran, David Lynne, to head its global transaction banking in Asia Pacific in May was not une... 15034
Interviews Feb 22 FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY OUTLOOK FOR 2019 The move by Deutsche Bank to appoint an institution veteran, David Lynne, to head its global transaction banking in Asia Pacific in May was not une... 1554
Speech Feb 22 BSP’s Ala: “Revising Islamic banking framework to bridge the underserved market in the Philippines” The government shall provide programs that will increase customer awareness and capacity bu... 7255
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... 12695
Opinions Feb 22 Global growth in Ijarah and lease financing ICD is the key contender in Islamic leasing market 8177
Perspectives Feb 22 Edge computing boosts branch banking in risk management and data governance https://www.tabinsights.com/article/edge-computing-boosts-branch-banking-in-risk-management-and-data-governance... 1152
Risk Management Feb 22 Can Singapore’s banks keep up with money laundering tactics? For centuries, Singapore has been a vibrant hub for trade and commerce across Asia and the world. In the second half of the 20th century... 3595
Current Account Feb 22 Evergrande liquidation forces ripple effect on China’s property sector After a prolonged period of failed negotiations with creditors, beleaguered real estate giant Evergrande was ordered to liquidate by a Hong Kong co... 3432
Excerpt Feb 22 The future of finance and innovation in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia In a recent dialogue with Banque Saudi Fransi’s Millaniyage Nuwan Perera, head of global transaction solutions, and Ali Najim Alkhamis... 3343
Current Account Feb 22 MAS launches digital platform to fight money laundering and terrorism financing The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a centralised digital platform called COSMIC to curb illicit financing by facilitating the s... 4312
Research Note Feb 22 UNPUBLISHED Rapid developments in institutional crypto in recent months The last half-year has witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in the adoption of cryptocurrency by financial institutions (FIs) be... 65
Interviews Feb 22 Bank Aladin expands sharia-compliant digital financial services in Indonesia Bank Aladin, a rapidly growing digital bank in Indonesia, is revolutionising the financial sector by leveraging strategic partnerships and innovati... 5179
Interviews Feb 22 Bank BTPN’s Henoch Munandar prioritises sustainable financial inclusion and digitalisation in Indonesia Bank BTPN (BTPN), majority owned by Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), is making significant strides in financial inclusion and ... 2726
Interviews Feb 22 HSBC revamps trade finance with strategic collaborations and client-centric solutions Aditya Gahlaut, Asia Pacific co-head of global trade solutions at HSBC, emphasised the bank’s strong market presence and extensive network as key... 2909
Interviews Feb 22 Buna poised to transform cross-border payments in the Arab region and beyond Buna was officially launched in February 2020 by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and operates under the framework of the Arab Regional Payments Clear... 1862
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 SHRCB empowers local SMEs with digital financing and cross-border trade solutions SHRCB has deep-rooted connections with local SME clients, having evolved from rural credit unions established as early as 1949. In 2005,... 721
Interviews Feb 22 HNB’s strategic vision to drive transformation, growth and industry leadership Hatton National Bank (HNB)’s strategic direction is firmly aligned with the broader objectives of Sri Lanka’s economic reco... 2228
Trendwatch Feb 22 How the US-China rivalry will shape global banking in 2025 Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the US is pursuing trade protectionism, deregulation and tax incentives aimed at revitalising domes... 843
Research Note Feb 22 Middle Eastern Islamic banks excel over Asian counterparts in scale and profitability Saudi Arabia-based Al Rajhi Bank remains the world’s largest and strongest Islamic bank, according to the 2025 Largest and Strongest Islami... 497
Interview Feb 22 State Bank of India’s Kumar: “We will use technology to drive social economic transformation in India” SBI leveraged the trinity of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Jan Dhan Yojana – ... 11182
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... 31562
Interviews Feb 22 Kilde’s Radek Jezbera: “BNPLs are misunderstood, the unit economics works” Kilde is a Singapore-based alternative investment platform licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in November 2020, with an initial ... 5300
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 StanChart's Fehr: “Deep-tier financing needed for huge growth in supply chain platform” ... 2242
Interviews Feb 22 NDB’s Maasdorp: “We have a 40% target for climate finance” Shanghai-based New Development Bank (NDB) was established in what its CFO Leslie Maasdorp called a “very decisive year” for climate change and ... 3393
Awards Ceremonies Feb 22 Role of strong and sustainable leadership in the financial services industry Bank of China (Hong Kong) came out as the top Wealth Management Bank, reporting 180% post-pandemic growth in the affluent client segment. Its Famil... 1592
Dialogue Feb 22 Taiwan’s leading banks prioritise innovation, regional expansion, and sustainability Industry leaders gathered for the Finance Taiwan Briefing and Dialogue to discuss the future of digital finance, regional expansion strategies, and... 2205
