Interviews Apr 01 Postal Savings Bank of China drives rural revitalisation with ‘One County, One Product’ programme Postal Savings Bank of China leverages big data and comprehensive financial services, together with tech partner NorthKing, to better support China’... 447
Panel Discussion Mar 26 Building trust in digital finance through blockchain and tokenisation Tokenisation and blockchain are rapidly becoming transformative forces in finance, with the potential to enhance security, transparency and efficiency... 744
Panel Discussion Mar 25 How financial institutions can prepare for the quantum banking revolution Quantum computing promises unparalleled speed and power in risk modelling, data analysis and security. As this technology transitions to practical app... 890
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... 927
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... 535
Interviews Jan 04 BIDV drives retail banking growth through holistic transformation Nguyen Thi Quynh Giao, head of retail banking at BIDV, explained how the bank is driving growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, focus... 1852
Opinion Jan 04 Bridging two worlds: Why stablecoins can be the missing link Stablecoins bridge traditional banking and digital assets, enhancing cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and global trade while requiring robu... 1765
Speeches and Presentations Dec 18 The future of financial centres In his keynote at FinanceMalta Annual Conference 2024, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, discussed how global financial centres can shape ... 1423
Interviews Nov 29 Paxos drives institutional stablecoin adoption with scalable solutions and ecosystems Ronak Daya, head of product at Paxos, explained how its latest stablecoin, the Global Dollar, and the Global Dollar Network aim to drive institutional... 2355
Interviews Nov 26 Sygnum sees acceleration in institutional digital asset adoption amid regulatory and infrastructural advancements Mathias Imbach, co-founder and Group CEO of Sygnum, outlines the company’s mission to become the most trusted digital asset institution, and the nex... 1921
Sponsored Content Nov 20 Swift and Bottomline strengthen partnership to drive ISO 20022 migration and cross-border innovations Swift and Bottomline collaborate to streamline cross-border payments and help financial institutions meet upcoming ISO 20022 deadlines, reducing frict... 2306
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... 2627
Profile Oct 25 Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, the tycoon behind Malaysia’s infrastructure and philanthropy Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, a self-made billionaire, has long been a central figure in Malaysia’s business landscape. ... 8154
TABLive Oct 21 Deutsche Bank sees cash management and payments innovation with ISO 20022 adoption At Sibos 2024, Patricia Sullivan, global head of institutional cash management at Deutsche Bank, outlined the bank’s approach to modernising global ... 1503
Co-published Aug 20 UOB integrates Citigroup in ASEAN’s largest data merger UOB’s acquisition of Citigroup’s ASEAN banking franchise, encompassing 2.4 million customers, marked a major expansion. Leveraging innovation and ... 4520
Interviews Aug 02 DANA’s Sasono: “Differentiate between GenAI hype and fundamentals” Norman Sasono, chief technology officer (CTO) of Indonesia-based digital wallet and payment company, DANA... 5800
Opinion Aug 02 Revolut receives UK banking licence, but reasons to remain sceptical Revolut, a notable player in European fintech, received its UK banking licence on 25 July 2024. This has been widely celebrated by the international f... 4412
Interviews Jun 26 Celebrating 25 Years of The Asian Banker Summit Speech by Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong on 23 May... 2481
Speech Jun 18 BOK recognised for ensuring Korea’s financial system stability Bank of Korea highlights its commitment to ensuring South Korea’s economic stability through proactive risk assessments and strengthened capital req... 1440
Speech Jun 18 Carmen Chu: “HKMA’s balanced, risk-based regulation aligns with global standards” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has won the top prize for macroeconomic regulation, reflecting its commitment to upholding rigorous regulatory... 1510
Interviews May 07 Chris Holmes on future of inclusive finance and technology Ahead of his keynote at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong in May 2024, Holmes, known as Lord Holmes in the UK House of Lords, discussed his expansi... 5151
Trendwatch Apr 26 Bank boards fail to embrace technological imperative The boards of many financial institutions lag in recognising technology’s critical role, risking resilience and competitiveness due to insufficient ... 5058
News Analysis Apr 26 DBP and LandBank merger scrapped Opting against merging DBP and LandBank emphasises their distinct roles and the importance of individual development for comprehensive economic growth... 6388
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... 25245
Research Note Feb 26 Nominations are in for Global Retail Finance Leader of the Year 2024 TAB Global’s annual Retail Finance Leader of the Year award recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable banking and institutional transforma... 5238
Opinion Feb 14 A soft landing in 2024? The global market outlook for 2024 anticipates a rate cut, with diverging regional performances, broadened participation in the US market, and investi... 6539
Research Note Feb 07 AI and big data-based apps provide strong potential to drive hyper-personalisation The banking industry is using AI and data strategies to meet customer preferences, focusing on digital culture, secure operations, and partnerships to... 5879
Interviews Feb 05 Bottomline's Eli Shoshani: “We must grasp how regulators and providers shape financial industry dynamics” Eli Shoshani, head for Asia Pacific at Bottomline Technologies, emphasised the rapid advancements and innovations in artificial intelligence and other... 2424
Interviews Jan 27 Oxford Risk’s Pereira-Stubbs: “Emotional comfort in investing influences financial decisions” James Pereira-Stubbs, chief client officer at Oxford Risk, discussed the impact of behavioural finance, a domain where technology, psychology and fina... 1133
Risk Management Jan 22 Can Singapore’s banks keep up with money laundering tactics? The island’s strong reputation for financial integrity is under scrutiny due to recent money laundering cases, highlighting the need for more robust... 3829
Opinion Jan 18 High-stakes divorces: A comparative analysis of legalese and settlements in Singapore and UK Comparing divorce costs and spousal maintenance in Singapore and the UK, where expenses in one high-profile case rose to over $11.5 million, reveals d... 5188
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... 1121
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... 1230
Interviews Jul 26 Transforming debt collection in Southeast Asia amid rising NPL Then Kian Foh, co-CEO of Collectius, delves into the intricacies of the NPL market in Southeast Asia, the company's unique regional operating model, a... 5449
Co-published Mar 24 Ping An Bank strengthens financial inclusion with Smart Banking 3.0 Smart Banking 3.0 addresses financial pain points such as higher entrance threshold, lengthy procedures, and expensive borrowing felt by underserved s... 15574
Co-published Feb 16 Personalisation at scale key to sustaining profitability of digital-only businesses The financial services industry in Southeast Asia has seen the entry of standalone challenger digital banks, and while incumbents are competing by inv... 5676
Sibos Round Up Feb 12 Financial institutions started jumping on the cloud without proper strategy Red Hat's Arvind Swami, and Richard Harmon discussed how payment transactions have grown significantly during the pandemic and how cloud technology ga... 2655
Sibos Round Up Jan 30 StanChart's Fehr: “Deep-tier financing needed for huge growth in supply chain platform” Kai Fehr, global head of trade and working capital, Standard Chartered Bank talked about trade platforms and how marketplaces are transforming supply ... 2398
Interviews Nov 17 SC Venture’s Alex Manson: “We set out to rewire the DNA of banking” Alex Manson, head of the fintech investment and venture arm of Standard Chartered Bank, talked about how SC Ventures is out to transform the role of b... 5841
Opinion Oct 03 “Financial inclusion is a lie” Financial inclusion goes beyond just having a bank account, said Emmanuel Daniel, founder and chairman of Wealth and Society, to Robert Rubinstein, ch... 9574
Interviews Aug 19 Kilde’s Radek Jezbera: “BNPLs are misunderstood, the unit economics works” Radek Jezbera, co-CEO of alternative investment platform Kilde discussed the performance of private debt instruments against publicly traded assets an... 5519
Apr 20 Zhixin Investment’s Lian Ping: “China’s capital market will soon become the world’s largest” Lian Ping is chief economist of Zhixin Investment, president of Zhixin Investment Research Institute and president of the China Chief Economist Forum,... 36694
Speeches and Presentations Mar 15 China, the Olympic Sports Superpower and how it works A conversation with Mark Dreyer, author of Sporting Superpower, for an insider’s view of China’s quest to be a leading sporting nation, the evolut... 11832
Current Account Feb 24 EU leaders condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine as they line up further sanctions European leaders condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine, plan further sanctions while global markets plummet in the wake of attack.... 2240
interviews Jan 27 Chinese blockchain players want to ride 5G He Cong, founder of Probe Group and a leader in China's blockchain industry, met with Emmanuel Daniel, founder, in Beijing to discuss the challenges a... 31873
Current Account Dec 06 Grab’s value drops post merger despite leading presence in Southeast Asia Grab's listing fulfils a key milestone for the platform’s early investors. However, a 12% drop in market value on its first trading day resembles Pa... 6983
interviews Dec 01 Ishk Tolaram’s Nanwani and Aswani: “Effective collaboration will deliver value over the long term” Ishk Tolaram Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tolaram Group, aims to empower children and facilitate learning through inquiry. The foundation part... 4491
Sibos Round Up Nov 30 In conversation with DBS’ Tan Su Shan on recharging global finance Tan Su Shan, group head of institutional banking at DBS, discusses DBS’ digital transformation story, the evolution of its financial ecosystem to ad... 31934
Speech Nov 18 MAS’ Menon: “Open crypto networks are not at the stage to meet high standards of governance, security and resilience” Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore speaks during the Singapore FinTech Festival 2021 on the future of money, finance... 28512
Nov 17 Taurus Wealth Advisors’ Unni: “Higher regulation offers protection to wealth owners and family offices” Hrishikesh Unni, managing director of Taurus Wealth Advisors, discussed the evolving global family office landscape and how private investors are incr... 4590
Opinion Nov 03 Singapore’s tax-efficient policies are drawing in single-family offices With the global average assets under management higher than ever before, wealthy families are looking for greater sophistication and personalisation f... 2812
Speeches and Presentations Oct 26 Creating a roadmap for future digital banking strategies This is a workshop presentation by Emmanuel Daniel at the MPC Digital Commerce Event 2021 on 18 August 2021.... 11532
Sponsored content Jun 08 Minmetals Trust’s Wang: “We are undergoing deep transformation to meet the future expectations of wealth management” Wang Tao, assistant general manager of Minmetals International Trust, described the transformation of the company following major regulatory changes i... 9800
Current Account May 12 European Commission adopts three new measures to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives Determined to make Europe the first climate-resilient continent by 2050, the European Commission presented a package of new proposals that more granul... 5047
Current Account Apr 26 Central bank proposes domestic card scheme for South Africans The South African Reserve Bank, the country’s central bank, published a consultation paper that looks into the possibility of setting up a first-eve... 6830
Current Account Apr 16 Grab to go public in US via $40 billion SPAC Grab is set to debut on the US market following its announcement to go public through its partnership with Altimeter.... 6897
Current Account Apr 16 Pinduoduo becomes China’s largest e-commerce company Chinese e-commerce player Pinduoduo revealed in its latest report it recorded over 788 million annual active users, surpassing Alibaba’s 779 million... 10573
Datafiles Mar 31 Can impact investing play a part in war zones? We are living in the most peaceful time in human history, with the lowest number of deaths from war in the last decade. ... 6768
Current Account Mar 29 DBS Private Bank commits more than 50% of AUM to sustainability investments Joseph Poon, group head of DBS Private Bank, shared expansion plans for the bank’s sustainability portfolio and commitment towards long term impact ... 11746
Research Note Feb 10 Reshoring of global supply chains spurs growth in financing Industry practitioners discuss how process of bringing offshore global supply chains back to the country of origin accelerates demand for existing and... 4513
News Analysis Jan 27 Corporate and transaction bankers turn to digitisation and sustainability to survive the In a post-pandemic environment with reduced volumes, depressed margins, and elevated credit costs, corporate and transaction bankers have identified d... 8767
Opinion Nov 23 Why Asian family offices are moving towards sustainable investing Be it the looming intergenerational wealth transfer, the rising millennial generation or the current pandemic – all of these factors have increasing... 7619
Trendwatch Sep 21 The stock market recovery in the US is uneven, with some sectors lagging behind Until the pullback in early September, the S&P 500 has climbed almost 25% in 2020 outstripping other sectors. This points to an uneven K-shaped recove... 6307
Research Note May 05 SCF to increase share of sustainability-linked loans which hit $119.6 B in 2020 As demand for sustainable products rise, stakeholders including consumers, investors, and regulators are pushing manufacturers, suppliers and lenders ... 4016
Sibos Round Up Sep 08 Microsoft’s Hazou: “A digital revolution is not only about technology” Peter Hazou, director of business strategy for worldwide financial services at Microsoft, elaborates how the changing role of banks, habits of consume... 8749
interviews Sep 04 Bank of America : “The value of data will correspond to the quality of service” Paul Taylor, the head of global financial institutions (FIs) at Bank of America , talks about the massive increase in the importance of data and how t... 7278
Datafiles Feb 28 African banks show resilience despite downward pressure Overall economic growth prospects for the Africa region are favourable. Most banks will raise capital base and maintain stable profitability, but wea... 4631
briefing note Feb 28 Prospects for the Middle East banking sector improve With stronger economic growth anticipated in the Middle East, regional banking systems are set for improved profitability and solid capitalisation, fu... 8166
Trendwatch Feb 18 Asia Pacific banks headed for darker skies in 2019 Conditions will be more challenged and unpredictable in the year ahead for Asia-Pacific banks as darker skies loom over trade tensions and economic co... 14740
Current Accounts Feb 06 NPP's Lovney : “Our focus is to make real time payments more accessible to Australians” Lovney said in order to help foster the ecosystem and drive volume on the platform, NPP Australia are developing standards for structured data in a nu... 25829
Case Study Nov 28 Yirendai, China’s largest P2P consumer finance platform, expands beyond lending Yirendai, the largest P2P online consumer finance marketplace in China, offers services that are based on technology-driven innovations such as big da... 8662
Opinion Nov 15 Robo-advisory in Singapore: Bringing new and mature investors on board As robo-advisory finds wide appeal among both new and mature investors in Singapore, financial institutions are opening up to robotic solutions... 2711
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... 10221
editorial Mar 11 The Asian Banker Perspectives 11 March 2019 "I believe we need a crisis in Europe to really fix Europe," said Laurence Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock.... 4084
Speeches and Presentations Dec 12 Soul Hitte: "We are building an infrastructure that did not exist before" Soul Hitte, founder of Dianrong.com, a marketplace lending platform in China, compares the development of P2P lending between US and China, and the ex... 7267
Round Up Nov 23 Highlights from the Singapore Fintech Festival – Financial inclusion to the fore ... 3169
Round Up Nov 21 Highlights from the Singapore Fintech Festival – Singapore’s role in the global financial technology community ... 3356
Interviews Mar 28 Interview: "The fintech ecosystem in London is collaborative and powerful” ... 3509
Research Note Feb 25 Australia focused on sustaining growth in 2015 Can the industry withstand the current combination of low interest rates, strong housing price growth and higher household indebtedness?... 2142
