Interviews Feb 22 Interview: “It is important for the bank to expand beyond Beijing” Yan Bing Zhu, chairman of Bank of Beijing, traces how the bank has emerged as one of the leading SME and consumer banks in China 4008
Current Account Feb 22 Greater engagement among exchanges on ESG disclosure and products Majority of responding exchanges perceived investor demand for ESG disclosure Lack of convergence on ESG standards and formats in ... 9584
Current Account Feb 22 DBS Private Bank commits more than 50% of AUM to sustainability investments Client education is paying off with respect to ESG investments Greater interest in regional social enterprises among clients ... 11654
Datafiles Feb 22 Can impact investing play a part in war zones? Launching humanitarian bonds in war zones Deficit in humanitarian funding Impact bonds for transparency and positive imp... 6612
Research Note Feb 22 SCF to increase share of sustainability-linked loans which hit $119.6 B in 2020 Buyers and their financing partners are rewarding sustainability efforts of suppliers by providing financing at competitive and discounted r... 3882
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
Sponsored Content Feb 22 CCB launches a new index reflecting China’s green bond pricing CCB-Wind Green ESG Bond Issuance Index will help institutional investors grasp the price movements in the primary market of China’s green ... 16369
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... 12306
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... 278
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... 12244
Speech Feb 22 MAS’ Menon: “Open crypto networks are not at the stage to meet high standards of governance, security and resilience” In his speech at Singapore FinTech Festival 2021, Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon highlighted the fina... 28298
Research Note Feb 22 Global corporates and FIs see digital currency and sustainable finance as key drivers for RMB use China is driving international RMB adoption for a digital and sustainable future Opening up and engagement with the global capital... 7566
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... 5681
Co-published Feb 22 Mox Bank improves core banking through modern technology stack and API-first solution engine Mox Bank’s partnership with Thought Machine leveraged a microservices-based architecture hosted on Amazon Web Serv... 9627
Interview Feb 22 CRDB Bank expands economic growth in Tanzania for underserved businesses and communities Tanzania’s CRDB Bank is on a mission to provide financial services to customers in rural areas of the country. The bank’s group chief executive... 3983
Opinions Feb 22 Green policy caused Europe’s energy crisis Europe faces precarious energy situation Dependence on Russian energy imports 11857
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... 5108
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 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... 2138
News Analysis Feb 22 Mario Draghi calls for bold innovation and investment to boost EU's competitiveness Former European Central Bank (ECB) president and former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi presented his report, The Future of European Competitiv... 1932
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
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... 780
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
Roundtable Feb 22 Navigating economic headwinds and accelerating transformation in 2025 The global banking sector is entering 2025 amid a landscape of uncertainty and opportunity. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global e... 73
Banking Outlook Feb 22 Global banking sector at a crossroads amid economic headwinds and accelerating transformation As the global economy enters 2025, the banking industry faces moderating growth, evolving regulatory frameworks and rapid ... 1205
Interview Feb 22 CCU.ai's Romain Nouzareth: “Crypto blockchain is greener and smarter than "old" financial system Canada Computational Unlimited (CCU.ai) began trading under the stock symbol “SATO” after its recent listing on the Toron... 17363
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
Speech Feb 22 Carmen Chu: “HKMA’s balanced, risk-based regulation aligns with global standards” HKMA clinched the title of Best Macroeconomic Regulator in Asia Pacific presented by The Asian Banker and its International Council of Advisors. 1289
Co-published Feb 22 Cathay United Bank leads decarbonisation efforts in Asia Pacific Cathay United Bank (CUB) is at the forefront of advancing low-carbon initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region... 2503
Site Visits Feb 22 China's AI innovation explores the intersection of finance, technology and regulation At Alibaba Cloud, the emphasis was on how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cloud infrastructure is transforming various sectors in China, parti... 1235
Site Visits Feb 22 UnpUbChina's AI innovation explores the intersection of finance, technology and regulation At Alibaba Cloud, the emphasis was on how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cloud infrastructure is transforming various sectors in China, parti... 341
Interviews Feb 22 How Temenos helps financial institutions integrate ESG standards and technology As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles become central to the financial industry, banks are striving to align with a growing list... 1445
Interviews Feb 22 CIMB’s Gurdip Singh Sidhu on driving resilience, innovation and sustainability in banking CIMB Malaysia is shaping a pivotal phase of growth and transformation under the leadership of CEO Gurdip Singh Sidhu (Gurdip), who took the helm in... 1925
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... 338
