Ben Chisell, product director at mobile-only Starling Bank, shares how the bank helps people gain better access to financial services using technology,…
There is much to learn from Ajit Kanagasundram, former managing director, technology, Asia Pacific at Citibank, who built the bank's global card processing…
There is much to learn from Ajit Kanagasundram, former managing director, technology, Asia Pacific, at Citibank, who built the bank's global card processing…
Money 20/20Money 20/20,
Money 20/20,
This year’s Money 20/20 held at Las Vegas, USA showcased a number of start-ups that offer new technologies and solutions as well as brought together professionals…
There is much to learn from Ajit Kanagasundram, former managing director, technology, Asia Pacific at Citibank, who built the bank's global card processing…
There is much to learn from Ajit Kanagasundram, former managing director, technology, Asia Pacific at Citibank, who built the bank's global card processing…
Vladislav Solodkiy, managing partner at Life.SREDA, a Singapore-based financial technology (fintech) venture capital firm, sheds light on what makes up…
News AnalysisNews Analysis,
News Analysis,
With an increased focus on customer engagement and omnichannel experience, Alibaba integrated its ”New Retail” strategy to blur the boundaries between…
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TAB RadioFinance,
Industrial boundaries, which were once clearly demarcated between telcos, banks, and technology providers, are ossifying. In the face of disruption, are…
Sibos Round UpSibos Round Up,
Sibos Round Up,
This year, SIBOS focused the industry's attention on the future of banking and the various technologies and new players paving the way for efficiency,…
Vladislav Solodkiy, managing partner at Life.SREDA, a Singapore-based financial technology (fintech) venture capital firm, shares his thoughts on the establishment…
InterviewsInterviews,
Interviews,
Xueyuan Han, chairman of Hanfor Holdings, shares how the company started its core businesses, the products and services it offers, and the role that financial…
The Asian Banker annually releases its AB500 ranking and survey of Asia Pacific's strongest banks, an evaluation that is based on a belief that a strong…
Research NoteResearch Note,
Research Note,
New players and technologies continue to drive change in the transaction banking space in Asia Pacific, causing incumbent banks to
focus more on improving…
Research NoteResearch Note,
Research Note,
With the entry of financial technology disruptors, banks in Asia Pacific are putting greater focus on technology and operational excellence to enhance…
Amar Singh, global cybersecurity and privacy thought leader, and Neeti Aggarwal, senior research manager, The Asian Banker, discuss how banks should prepare…
InterviewsInterviews,
Interviews,
Shengqiang Chen, chief executive officer of JD Finance, the financial subsidiary of JD.com, one of the largest e-commerce companies in China, discusses…
InterviewsInterviews,
Interviews,
Jim Lai, head of Tencent Financial Technology Department, shares how the company became one of China’s top financial services providers and how a customer-centric…
Research NoteResearch Note,
Research Note,
Retail asset quality pressure will persist in the Asia Pacific region, due to slower economic growth and worse employment situations. However, the downside…
Preventing money laundering is no easy feat, not with both the criminal environment, and product and service risks posing as main hindrances. Frankly,…
Although Middle Eastern banks experienced a contraction in profitability, their overall capitalisation and liquidity improved with the gradual adoption…
Despite the strength of their balance sheets, Asia Pacific banks continue to face massive challenges in growing profits, a conundrum created by modern…
The annual Asian Banker 500 largest banks ranking does not only measure and track the numerical changes in asset size but also the fundamental transformation…
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Co-published,
Inspired by social media and messaging platforms, CIMB Bank launched a chat-based virtual assistant targeted to facilitate a conversation-based and personalised…