Institutional Awards Apr 07 UOB recognised as Best SME Bank in Singapore UOB, recognised as the Best SME Bank in Singapore at The Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2025, has a holisti... 698
Interviews Mar 11 MUFG’s path to innovation and resilience in APAC MUFG Bank is advancing its operations in the Asia Pacific region with a strategic vision focused on modernisation, collaboration and sustainability. B... 169082
Interviews Jan 16 Baiduri Bank aims to lead Brunei’s banking future through innovation Baiduri Bank CEO Ti Eng Hui shared how innovation, resilience and community engagement have driven the bank’s growth as it celebrates 30 years of em... 1758
Interviews Dec 19 CIMB’s Gurdip Singh Sidhu on driving resilience, innovation and sustainability in banking Gurdip Singh Sidhu, CEO of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank, shared his vision of operational resilience, digital transformation and sustainability, focusi... 2646
Interviews Nov 24 Cambodian banking association focuses on consumer protection, industry stability and resilience Rath Sophoan, chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia and Raymond Sia, vice chairman, discussed the priorities for Cambodia’s banking secto... 1873
Interviews Nov 15 Digital Asset scales commercialisation of asset tokenisation and DLT Yuval Rooz, co-founder and CEO of Digital Asset, discussed the company’s innovative approach to asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology... 1836
Analysis Nov 12 How instant payment systems are redefining correspondent banking in Asia Pacific The proliferation of instant payment systems, along with the rising demand for real-time, transparent cross-border payments, is compelling corresponde... 2073
Feature Nov 04 Rethinking global trade and supply chain finance Global trade is facing significant challenges as sanctions, tariffs, and shifting supply chains reshape the landscape. ... 2470
Speeches and Presentations Sep 27 Philippines' digital transformation fuels financial growth and inclusion Leaders and regulators in the Philippine banking and finance industry convened at Finance Philippines 2024 held on 26 September to discuss the vital r... 4610
Interviews Sep 02 BNCTL upgrades to boost financial services Antonio Vitor, chairman and CEO of BNCTL, discussed the bank’s technology upgrades and how they are helping expand financial inclusion and drive gro... 3097
Panel Discussion Aug 29 Strategies for success: Insights from ASEAN’s financial leaders at the Temenos Regional Forum 2024 Banking experts from across ASEAN discussed the critical role of technology and regulation in modernising financial systems, strengthening consumer pr... 2337
Interviews Aug 28 Leo Koesmanto drives Bank Saqu’s digital banking journey in Indonesia Bank Saqu is modernising digital banking for solopreneurs and SMEs in Indonesia through innovative technology and customer-centric services... 3412
Interviews Aug 27 Chocolate Finance to simplify money management Walter de Oude, founder of Singlife, has launched Chocolate Finance, a platform aimed at optimising spare cash with competitive returns, user-friendly... 4245
Aug 26 Taiwan’s leading banks prioritise innovation, regional expansion, and sustainability Industry leaders convened at Finance Taiwan to discuss the future of digital finance, regional expansion strategies, and the integration of sustainabi... 2450
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 ... 4930
Current Account Jul 25 UOB and Woori Card partner to fuel ASEAN-Korea travel boom A new collaboration between UOB and Woori Card aims to capitalise on the growing travel market between ASEAN and South Korea... 3485
Interviews Jun 25 Cathay United Bank’s Singapore nexus fuels regional ambitions As Southeast Asia’s economic clout continues its inexorable rise, Cathay United Bank (CUB) is turbocharging its Singapore operations, establishing t... 3715
Speech Jun 18 KBTG's Ruangroj Poonpol: “Recognition drives us to continue to innovate and excel in financial technologies” Poonpol, this year’s Chief Information and Technology Leader of the Year, drives KBTG’s pioneering advancements in financial technology.... 1225
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... 4483
Interviews May 30 GXBank’s Lai Pei Si: “We’re a motley crew of technologists and bankers with a clear purpose to build the bank forward” GXBank is the frontrunner in inclusive, technology-driven financial services in Malaysia. Its CEO Lai Pei Si discussed the bank’s journey since its ... 4458
Excerpt Mar 22 HSBC advocates diversified global investment portfolio with emphasis on ASEAN and Indian assets James Cheo, chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, discusses the evolving investment opportu... 7866
Interviews Sep 22 Shaping ASEAN’s financial landscape: A conversation with Wee Ee Cheong, CEO of UOB In this interview, Wee Ee Cheong, deputy chairman and CEO of United Overseas Bank, a leading Singapore bank with a major presence in ASEAN, shares ins... 14784
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 ... 2441
