Opinions Feb 22 Mobile is transforming the money culture and lives in Bangladesh The wide use of mobile phones, even among the world’s most financially disadvantaged, makes mobile money a viable alternative to physical currenc... 3772
Round Up Feb 22 Highlights from the Singapore Fintech Festival – Financial inclusion to the fore The Fintech Festival’s third day had UN secretary-general’s special advocate for inclusive finance for development, Queen Maxima of the ... 3029
Case Study Feb 22 Will a digital platform accelerate inclusive consumer finance in the Philippines? Philippine-based FINTQ launched Lendr, a fully digital end-to-end marketplace platform that aims to promote financial inclusion in the count... 5249
Co-published Feb 22 Mainstreaming small and medium enterprises into the Philippines’ formal financial system The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that the loans extended by Philippine banks to MSMEs increased by 9.3% in the first half of 2016 52825
Co-published Feb 22 Do Security Bank's streamlined solutions address customer pain points Security Bank launched a pro-customer deposit product, shifting from an operations-centric to a sales-oriented mindset The bank lo... 2949
editorial Feb 22 Mynt’s Thomas receives The Innovation Leadership Achievement in the Philippines Award for 2018 Anthony Thomas was recognised as an outstanding leader for his role in championing innovation in the Philippines He led the comp... 26580
editorial Feb 22 KakaoBank’s Yun receives The Innovation Leadership Achievement in South Korea Award for 2018 Hoyoung Yun was recognised as the outstanding leader who championed innovation in South Korea through KakaoBank He led the bank in... 24946
Speech Feb 22 Ravi Menon on the future of fintech: Innovation, inclusion, inspiration Saqib's story shows how technology can help find innovative solutions to real problems. It shows how innovation guided by empathy ... 20844
Speech Feb 22 Christine Lagarde on the winds of change: The case for new digital currency Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen—good morning and thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important event. In Sing... 6035
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 SWIFT focuses on real-time payment at Sibos 2018 More than 7,000 delegates including transaction bankers and technologists attended SIBOS 2018 at the International Convention Centre Sydney, to exp... 27164
Post Event Report Feb 22 BIDV recognised as Best Retail Bank in Vietnam at The Asian Banker Vietnam Country Awards 2019 BIDV’s commitment to digital transformation drove growth for its retail banking business in 2018<... 17042
Research Note Feb 22 Platforms can thrive outside China - A look at what’s next Innovative new competitors from airlines and transport are working to upend financial services by driving innovation and inclusion 9453
Feature Feb 22 Central banks accelerate digital currency plans as PBOC surges ahead There is a renewed interest by policymakers in advancing digital currencies research as a means to create reliable payment infrastructure 10563
Co-published Feb 22 SCB’s new payment hub boosts processing capacity and business growth The retail payments landscape has always been ripe for disruption and innovation not just because of evolving consumer behaviour but also due to re... 7496
Research Note Feb 22 Raast set to revolutionise digital payments in Pakistan Links state institutions on the platform to facilitate social programmes and enable transparency Single infrastructure providing i... 18905
Current Account Feb 22 Digital-only bank Tonik launches in the Philippines Tonik has launched its digital bank account in the Philippines The country’s central bank aims to increase financial inclusion t... 8281
Research Note Feb 22 Indonesia e-wallet transaction to reach $18.5 billion in 2021 amid fierce competition Local fintech players are currently dominating Indonesia’s digital payments space Bank and non-bank players are collaborating to... 49108
Current Account Feb 22 DBS Private Bank commits more than 50% of AUM to sustainability investments https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/dbs-private-bank-commits-more-than-50-of-its-aum-to-sustainability-investments... 3719
Current Account Feb 22 Can impact investing play a part in war zones? https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/can-impact-investing-play-a-part-in-war-zones... 1407
Current Account Feb 22 BNM receives 29 applications for digital banking licences BNM will issue five digital banking licences by next year A wide range of companies and businesses have filed applications for a d... 12015
Research Note Feb 22 OPay secured 22% share of Nigerian e-wallet market in last 3 years Nigeria’s mobile wallet penetration in 2020 reached 9.2% and is expected to reach 18.9% in 2025 Softbank’s investment in OPay ... 26640
Interviews Feb 22 GCash's Martha Sazon: “We became profitable three years ahead of target” No other company embodies Philippines’ rapid adoption of digital services and the growth of its internet economy better than Mynt, operator of th... 21337
Opinions Feb 22 “Financial inclusion is a lie” Financial inclusion is a cornerstone of economic development, yet how the industry ascertains its success is often less exacting than what the numb... 9458
Research Note Feb 22 Nominations are in for Digital Finance Leader of the Year 2024 In the global digital banking sector, leaders are reshaping digital finance through innovation, customer experience, and financial inclusion. The A... 4491
Excerpt Feb 22 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, believes the path to profitability in a fiercely competitive market lies in its ability to uncover the un... 1658
Trendwatch Feb 22 Unveiling the future of finance, embracing a new digital horizon The Digital Banking Annual Meeting took place in Seoul, South Korea, on 7 March 2024. This was in fact the 23rd Excellence in Retail Fin... 5005
Excerpt Feb 22 AEON Bank launches Malaysia’s first Shariah-compliant digital platform for underserved, tech-savvy customers As Malaysia embraces digital finance, Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank, discussed the heritage and strategies that are shaping the co... 3041
Interviews Feb 22 Chris Holmes on future of inclusive finance and technology Chris Holmes has been pivotal in driving key reforms within UK financial services, with a marked emphasis on integrating technology and policy to r... 4778
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... 5174
Interviews Feb 22 Allo Bank harnesses AI for strategic digital expansion Allo Bank, under the leadership of president director Indra Utoyo and director of digital Sajal Bhatnagar, is making significant strides in Indones... 4220
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 ... 2720
Interviews Feb 22 SeaBank Indonesia achieves rapid profitability and growth SeaBank Indonesia appears to be rewriting the rules of digital banking with a relentless focus on retail banking, achieving remarkable growth and p... 4860
Interviews Feb 22 Perbanas’ Anika Faisal discusses Indonesia's digital banking evolution In a recent interview, Anika Faisal, the secretary general of Perbanas and a non-executive director on the board of Bank Jago, shared ... 2230
Interviews Feb 22 Leo Koesmanto drives Bank Saqu’s digital banking journey in Indonesia Leo Koesmanto, president director (CEO) of Bank Jasa Jakarta (BJJ), is spearheading a digital revolution in Indonesia’s banking sect... 2676
Interviews Feb 22 BNCTL upgrades to boost financial services Banco Nacional de Comércio de Timor-Leste (BNCTL), one of Timor-Leste’s leading financial institutions, is undertaking a significan... 2360
Interviews Feb 22 unpublish Leo Koesmanto drives Bank Saqu’s digital banking journey in Indonesia Leo Koesmanto, president director (CEO) of Bank Jasa Jakarta (BJJ), is spearheading a digital revolution in Indonesia’s banking sect... 908
Interviews Feb 22 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 ope... 9
Interviews Feb 22 J Trust Bank overhauls legacy system J Trust Bank, formerly known as Bank Mutiara, was acquired by J Trust Co., a Japanese financial services group, in 2014. This acquisit... 1982
Interviews Feb 22 LOLC Cambodia drives financial inclusion with new technology LOLC Cambodia, one of the leaders in the Cambodian microfinance sector, is embracing technological advancements to expand its reach an... 2081
Interviews Feb 22 Unpublish LOLC Cambodia drives financial inclusion with new technology LOLC Cambodia, one of the leaders in the Cambodian microfinance sector, is embracing technological advancements to expand its reach an... 702
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 QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability Constantinos Constantinides, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer of Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), discussed how the bank is redefini... 2106
Interviews Feb 22 Unpublish QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability Constantinos Constantinides, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer of Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), discussed how the bank is redefini... 737
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
Interviews Feb 22 Sashidhar Jagdishan's strategic leadership at HDFC Bank recognised in Asia Pacific At a recent meeting in Mumbai, Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, was recognised with the Bank CEO of the Ye... 5668
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... 1855
News Analysis Feb 22 Open banking drives financial innovation in the Middle East The financial landscape in the Middle East is transforming through open banking and new regulatory frameworks that enhance competition, promote fi... 2057
News Analysis Feb 22 Cross-border payments in the Middle East become more inclusive Rapid advancements in cross-border payments are emerging in the Middle East, led by regional payment platforms such as BUNA, developed by the Arab ... 1875
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... 2225
Feature Feb 22 Scaling asset tokenisation and DLT in finance The financial industry is undergoing rapid transformation as asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) gain prominence for improvi... 1895
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
Opinions Feb 22 Bridging two worlds: Why stablecoins can be the missing link The limitations of current banking systems have been apparent for a long time. Traditional international transfers often involve manual multiple in... 1359
Interviews Feb 22 TAIB aims to lead in inclusive and innovative digital products and services Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB) has been a cornerstone of Brunei's financial landscape since its establishment on 29 September 1991. ... 1262
Interviews Feb 22 Connecting and shaping the future of global finance at Sibos 2024 Sibos 2024, hosted by Swift in Beijing for the first time, brought together global financial leaders to explore pressing challenges and opportuniti... 296
TABLive Feb 22 The Philippine banking system is well positioned to face the challenges ahead It’s my pleasure to join you for this year’s banking convention. Gatherings like this are valuable because they afford us the opportunity to ta... 7670
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
Interview Feb 22 UnionBank’s Aguda: “The 50 million customers and 1 million SMEs aspiration is now a hard target” Creating infrastructure that allows people to operate the bank from home during the pandemic Heavily invested in multi-sided platf... 8528
Interview Feb 22 BSP's deputy governor Tangonan on financial inclusion, digital transformation, CDBCS and new payments infrastructures Mamerto Tangonan, deputy governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and head of the Payment and Currency Management Sector (PCMS), is taske... 18864
Speech Feb 22 Emmanuel Daniel: “We are coming to the end of the platform era” Daniel outlined three central themes in digital banking: the personalisation of finance, the shift from platforms to personalisation, and the idea ... 2355
Interviews Feb 22 UNO Digital Bank aims to simplify and elevate banking in the Philippines Uno Digital Bank’s CEO Manish Bhai and chairman Kalidas Ghose updated us on the bank’s progress in the Philippines. Bhai emphasised ... 2624
Interviews Feb 22 Tonik’s Krasnov: “We put attention on how we marry the banking and innovation culture” Krasnov explained: “It was started with a vision of solving financial inclusion in the Philippines and especially cre... 320
Interviews Feb 22 Raja Teh Maimunah: "AEON Bank blends heritage with Shariah-compliant innovation" AEON Bank is leading a banking revolution in Malaysia, targeting generation Z, Alpha customers, and small businesses, drawing from AEON Group's 40-... 2851
Speech Feb 22 Lord Chris Holmes: “Bridge innovation and resilience for future finance now” In a memorable keynote speech at The Asian Banker Summit, Lord Christopher Holmes kicked things off with a bit of humour about his lack of financia... 1998
Panel Discussion Feb 22 Strategies for success: Insights from ASEAN’s financial leaders at the Temenos Regional Forum 2024 The Temenos Regional Forum ASEAN 2024 was kicked off by Temenos’ Ramki Ramakrishnan, managing director for Asia Pacific, Will Moroney,... 1933
Interviews Feb 22 CHID Bank modernises for Myanmar’s regulatory shift Myanmar’s banking sector is undergoing significant changes as new regulations are introduced to ensure financial stability and complia... 2401
Interviews Feb 22 East West Bank enhances digital systems As part of its strategy to become one of the top consumer banks in the Philippines, East West Bank is investing in modernising its core ... 3949
Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 Philippines' digital transformation fuels financial growth and inclusion The Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap 2020-2023 of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved its goals of digitising 50% of retail trans... 3960
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... 1231
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... 339
Plenary Session Feb 22 Global financial cooperation and China's modernisation take centre stage at Sibos 2024 in Beijing The plenary session of Sibos 2024, hosted in Beijing, brought together influential voices from the global financial sector to discuss key trends sh... 2770
TABLive Feb 22 Standard Chartered showcases payment innovation, FX solution and financial inclusion and resilience at Sibos 2024 Sharpe highlighted Standard Chartered’s use of digital currencies and blockchain technology to improve efficiency and transparency in payments. W... 556
Interviews Feb 22 Singapore’s central bank establishes network to drive global fintech innovation The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has established the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a non-profit organisation ... 1546
Interviews Feb 22 ANEXT Bank’s journey to innovate for MSMEs Launched in June 2022, ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank under Ant International, has focused on empowering micro, small, and medium... 2371
Interviews Feb 22 Libeara on democratising access to asset tokenisation As asset tokenisation gains traction within the digital finance space, Libeara is focused on widening its application to a larger user base. Founde... 1440
Interviews Feb 22 Canadia Bank balances prudence, innovation and community engagement amid market challenges Canadia Bank, one of Cambodia’s largest and most established financial institutions, is navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape wi... 1688
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
Interviews Feb 22 Seylan Bank seeks to empower SMEs through digital innovation and financial inclusion Recognising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Sri Lanka's economy, contributing significantly to gross domestic product... 2198
Interviews Feb 22 Boost Bank's CEO on bridging financial gaps in Malaysia In Malaysia's rapidly transforming financial sector, digital banks are gaining prominence for their potential to address gaps left by traditional b... 1842
Interviews Feb 22 Circle drives stablecoin adoption through interoperability and regulatory compliance United States (US)-based digital asset issuer and infrastructure provider, Circle, is advancing global adoption of stablecoins. As the issuer of US... 1632
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
