Interviews Jun 20 OCB charts a customer-centric, modular path in Vietnam’s digital and sustainable banking landscape Luong Tuan Thanh, CIO of Orient Commercial Bank (OCB), shares how the bank is deepening digitalisation and sustainability by rethinking core architect... 1434
Interviews Jun 16 RCBC retail banking bets on distribution strength and data science to scale growth RCBC's head of retail banking, Richard Lim, outlines the bank's strategy for growth through branch-led distribution, cross-selling and data-driven cu... 1563
Interviews Jun 16 BPI deepens its support for small businesses through digital innovation and customer- centric solutions With one of the largest small business loan books in the Philippines, BPI is reimagining business banking for small enterprises by investing in digita... 1362
Interviews Jun 16 FIS and Episode Six seek to redefine issuer processing with global cloud-native platform FIS and Episode Six have partnered to launch the FIS International Issuing Hub, a modular and API-first cloud-native solution designed to accelerate i... 1531
Interviews Jun 13 UnionBank advances digital consumer banking with partnerships, AI and platform-driven growth UnionBank of the Philippines is redefining digital consumer banking with a strategy built on ecosystem partnerships, AI-led decisioning, providing a f... 2090
Interviews Jun 05 Modernising fund infrastructure through convergence of traditional and digital platforms Vincent Clause of Euroclear and Rehan Ahmed of Marketnode discuss how their partnership bridges legacy financial infrastructure with next-generation d... 1088
Roundtable Jun 05 Banks recalibrate cross-border payment strategies and orchestrate platforms for a real- time, multi-rail world Banks are moving beyond legacy rail limitations to build orchestrated, customer-centric payment platforms. From consolidating real-time rails and dome... 1185
Roundtable Jun 04 AI, digital currencies and decentralised disruption reshape the future of banking and finance In a wide-ranging and candid dialogue at The Asian Banker Summit Leadership Luncheon Dialogue, global financial executives, technologists and regulato... 1400
Institutional Awards Jun 04 Bank of the Philippine Islands and Thai Group Holdings recognised for excellence in credit and enterprise risk management Bank of the Philippine Islands and Thai Group Holdings were recognised at the TAB Global Business Achievement Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia.... 915
Conference Jun 02 Geopolitics and technology reshape the future of global transaction finance At the Transaction Finance Reinvented Conference during The Asian Banker Summit 2025, industry leaders explored how cross-border payments and global t... 1523
Conference May 30 When digital meets quantum AI – A new era of finance The Financial Technology Conference at The Asian Banker Summit 2025 brought together leading global experts who shared incisive views on how emerging ... 3171
Speeches and Presentations May 30 Trust the data, take the leap! At the TAB Global Leadership Awards 2025, Emmanuel Daniel used a personal leap of faith to illustrate why leadership begins with trust—in data, in p... 1659
Interviews May 28 Maybank steps up on winning global custody mandates Maybank Securities Solutions is accelerating its growth, fuelled by new client acquisitions, digital innovation and a sharper delivery service model,... 1964
Leadership Awards May 27 Ti Eng Hui awarded Best Bank CEO in Brunei for driving strategic transformation, digital innovation and sustainability Ti Eng Hui has driven strategic transformation, advanced digital innovation and embedded sustainability and human capital, earning him the title of Be... 1788
Leadership Awards May 27 Mary Huen awarded Best Bank CEO in Hong Kong for strategic vision and innovation Mary Huen’s strategic vision and leadership have driven cross-border growth and digital innovation at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), earning h... 1183
Leadership Awards May 26 Sanath Manatunge awarded Best Bank CEO in Sri Lanka for his strategic vision, digital innovation and customer focus Sanath Manatunge’s visionary leadership and focus on digital innovation have transformed Commercial Bank of Ceylon, earning him Best Bank CEO in Sri... 1231
Interviews May 23 Simon Loong charts WeLab’s journey from fintech disruptor to profitable digital bank Simon Loong, founder and Group CEO of WeLab Group, shares how the company reached profitability ahead of global digital bank benchmarks, scaled digita... 1740
Leadership Awards May 23 TAB Global confers William “Bill” Seidman Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award on Muliaman Hadad: Recognising enduring contributions to financial supervision and governance Muliaman Hadad is honoured for a lifetime of leadership that reshaped Indonesia’s financial system—championing regulatory reform, inclusive financ... 1687
Leadership Awards May 23 Muliaman Hadad and Helen Wong, leading executives, institutions and regulators honoured for outstanding leadership and regulatory strength TAB Global honoured Muliaman Hadad for lifetime achievement, Helen Wong as CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific, and OCBC as Bank of the Year in Asia Pacif... 1189
Leadership Awards May 22 Helen Wong awarded CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific Helen Wong’s visionary leadership at OCBC has driven regional growth, digital innovation and sustainability. She has aligned strategy, scaled wealth... 1295
Leadership Awards May 16 Piyush Gupta receives the TAB Global William “Bill” Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievements in Leadership in the Financial Services Industry, 2025 Amid two decades of transformation in Asia Pacific finance, Piyush Gupta stands out for redefining modern banking and exemplifying the vision, excelle... 2470
Profile May 06 Helen Child on trust, consent and creating a fairer financial future through open banking As the founder of Open Banking Excellence, Helen Child has shaped the global conversation around data-sharing, financial inclusion and collaborative i... 1181
Opinion Apr 30 Weak banks, strong solutions: The bridge bank approach in Bangladesh A bridge bank is a temporary financial institution established by regulators to take over and manage the operations of a failing bank until a permanen... 5990
Focus group discussion Apr 28 Indonesia leverages AI to shape the future of finance, trade and digital inclusion A high-level focus group discussion organised by KEIND and TAB Global in Jakarta explored how artificial intelligence can support Indonesia’s econom... 3482
Opinion Apr 23 China and ASEAN: Win-win cooperation as neighbours President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia visit underscores growing China–ASEAN ties in trade, technology and culture, offering a model for cooperatio... 1248
Interviews Apr 16 Airwallex supports SME growth with scalable financial solutions Amid strong growth in Singapore, Airwallex helps local SMEs manage costs, expand into new markets and improve operational efficiency. Lucy Liu, presid... 3293
Interviews Apr 11 HSBC Live+ targets lifestyle spends with overseas cashback benefits HSBC Singapore’s Live+ credit card focuses on the emerging affluent segment, offering high cashback and curated rewards in dining, shopping and ente... 2263
Roundtable Apr 07 AI reshapes banking, driving innovation and risk management At the Japan Banking Innovation Conference, TAB Global unveiled key insights from the Global Excellence in Digital and Retail Finance Programme 2025, ... 3499
Apr 02 HSBC Live+ recognised as best cash back credit card in Asia Pacific HSBC Singapore’s Live+ credit card, which was recognised as the Best Cash Back Card in Asia Pacific, stands out for its lifestyle benefits, high cas... 645
Co-published Mar 31 GienTech powers global financial firms’ digital transformation with AI and next-generation infrastructure Kuang Wenchuan, President of GienTech Research Institute, explored how artificial intelligence and next-generation digital infrastructure like its ORI... 2428
Interviews Mar 26 Kata.ai expands conversational AI for financial services and beyond Indonesia’s Kata.ai evolves from a personal assistant app into a leading B2B conversational AI platform, offering multilingual voice, chat and digit... 2347
Interviews Mar 19 Strengthening the foundations of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Under CEO Sanath Manatunge, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has maintained its position at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s banking sector, focusing on asset ... 3189
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... 90719
Interviews Mar 06 How Techcombank is driving growth and innovation in Vietnam’s banking sector Techcombank reported a 20.3% increase in profit before tax for 2024, driven by strong credit growth, digital innovation and fee-based income. CFO Alex... 10430
Interviews Mar 06 Revolut expands in Singapore and Southeast Asia with wealth and multi-currency services Revolut is expanding beyond its roots in foreign exchange and payments to become a broader financial services provider. With a new robo-advisory servi... 5133
Interviews Mar 04 AmBank transforms with AI and analytics AmBank Malaysia is advancing its digital transformation with strategic investments in automation, AI and analytics under the stewardship of Elango Kup... 3880
Interviews Mar 04 TPBank accelerates growth through digital banking, AI and social banking initiatives Hoai Nam (James) Tran, head of digital banking at TPBank, discussed the bank’s digital- first strategy, social banking initiatives, the adoption of ... 6491
Conference Mar 03 Thai banks ponder a future defined by speed, collaboration and customer experience in the AI era How banks in Thailand can harness emerging technologies, reinvent collaboration and create a seamless, boundary-less customer experience.... 1926
Interviews Feb 24 SCB’s Mary Huen embodies visionary leadership in transforming times Standard Chartered Bank’s Mary Huen shared her strategic vision for driving growth, fostering innovation and navigating challenges in one of the wor... 5497
Site Visits Feb 19 Strategic investments drive customer-centric digital finance The second day of the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 provided an in-depth look at how Japan’s financial institutions are leveraging technology, st... 1335
Jan 31 Global banking sector at a crossroads amid economic headwinds and accelerating transformation Banks across advanced and emerging markets navigate economic realignment, regulatory evolution and digital disruption.... 2626
Interviews Jan 16 TAIB aims to lead in inclusive and innovative digital products and services TAIB is looking to redefine financial services in Brunei through its customer-focused, Shariah-compliant, and technology-driven solutions.... 3180
Interviews Jan 15 Deutsche Bank targets Asia Pacific’s growing e-commerce payments market Rachel Whelan, head of corporate cash management for APAC and MEA, and global head of payments and transactional foreign exchange, and Oliver von Quad... 3182
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... 4749
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... 2626
Interviews Jan 02 Boost Bank's CEO on bridging financial gaps in Malaysia Fozia Amanulla discusses Boost Bank's unique approach to digital banking and its commitment to serving underserved communities.... 4052
Feature Dec 20 Scaling asset tokenisation and DLT in finance Asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology are reshaping finance by bridging traditional and digital markets. From Europe, Hong Kong, Singap... 2780
Interviews Dec 11 CTBC aims to transform retail banking with sustainable, AI-enabled and customer-centric innovation CTBC Bank aims to redefine retail banking by leveraging generative artificial intelligence, championing sustainability, and tailoring services to dive... 3868
Interviews Dec 09 HNB’s strategic vision to drive transformation, growth and industry leadership Damith Pallewatte, managing director/CEO of HNB, has charted a bold and ambitious course for the institution. Under his leadership, HNB is embracing ... 4411
Profile Dec 07 Samuel Yin, Taiwan’s business tycoon with a vision for social good Samuel Yin, the founder of Taiwan’s Ruentex Group, is not just a business tycoon but also one of the island’s most influential philanthropists.... 1382
Interviews Nov 30 Shaping the future of finance through technology and innovation At Sibos 2024, discussions within the financial technology solution community focused on the adoption of ISO 20022, the growing integration of AI and ... 959
Interviews Nov 26 IBK’s Value Finance supports SMEs, innovation and balanced growth In an exclusive interview, Kim Sung-Tae, Chairman and CEO of the Industrial Bank of Korea, shared insights into the bank’s Value Finance strategy, w... 4486
Interviews Nov 24 Canadia Bank balances prudence, innovation and community engagement amid market challenges Canadia Bank, under CEO Raymond Sia, is navigating Cambodia’s evolving financial landscape with a focus on stability, digital transformation, and co... 3183
Interviews Nov 20 StraitsX partners with Alipay+ and Grab to drive stablecoin payment adoption Liu Tianwei, co-founder and chief executive officer of StraitsX, and Kenny Chan, head of StraitsX, discuss how the company is advancing stablecoin ado... 4073
Interviews Nov 16 JP Morgan’s Kinexys scales blockchain for the future of finance Following the rebranding of Onyx to Kinexys, JP Morgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy to enhance asset tokenisation and distributed ledger te... 4103
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... 2310
Interviews Nov 14 Libeara on democratising access to asset tokenisation Aaron Gwak, founder and CEO of Libeara, discussed how his SC Ventures-backed platform is advancing asset tokenisation, sharing its approach to bridgin... 2584
Interviews Nov 13 SBI partners with APIX to drive innovation and inclusion in India’s financial ecosystem The State Bank of India (SBI) has joined forces with Singapore’s APIX Platform, led by CEO Umang Moondra, to create the SBI Innovation Hub. ... 4229
Interviews Nov 11 Euroclear investment poised to drive Marketnode’s expansion in digital asset distribution Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, shares insights into Euroclear’s strategic investment, MAS’s support for asset tokenisation, and how Marketnode’... 2698
Interviews Nov 08 ANEXT Bank’s journey to innovate for MSMEs In an exclusive interview, ANEXT Bank CEO Toh Su Mei discussed the bank's mission to reshape financial services for MSMEs in Singapore and beyond. ... 3768
Interviews Nov 08 Singapore’s central bank establishes network to drive global fintech innovation The Global Finance & Technology Network was unveiled by chairman Ravi Menon at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. The network promotes collaboration... 2309
Profile Nov 07 Cher Wang, Taiwan's tech titan and philanthropist powering change across borders Cher Wang, co-founder and chairperson of HTC Corporation and VIA Technologies, has not only revolutionised the technology industry but also made a las... 6616
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. ... 3048
Co-published Oct 28 Cathay United Bank seizes growth in Southeast Asia’s digital consumer finance markets Vietnam and Cambodia are key markets for digital consumer finance in Southeast Asia. Cathay United Bank is leveraging digital platforms and partnershi... 4227
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. ... 8560
Plenary Session Oct 22 Global financial cooperation and China's modernisation take centre stage at Sibos 2024 in Beijing Sibos 2024 in Beijing showcased the evolving landscape of global finance, focusing on cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and technological in... 4144
Site Visits Oct 21 AI application in wealth management, risk solutions, and digital transformation On Day 3 of the Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024, delegates explored a combination of AI-powered wealth management, risk solution... 3276
Opinion Oct 19 Why South Asia and SEA will lead the future of fintech lending South Asia and Southeast Asia are poised to dominate fintech lending, driven by unique growth factors and supportive ecosystems.... 2539
Interviews Oct 16 Buna poised to transform cross-border payments in the Arab region and beyond Buna, launched by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), is reshaping cross-border payments by enhancing financial inclusion, reducing inefficiencies, and fost... 4122
Feature Oct 15 GoTyme Philippines enhances user engagement and retention Hybrid distribution with physical kiosk, payroll integration and strategic acquisitions drive user engagement and retention for the digital bank in th... 4435
Interviews Oct 10 Sashidhar Jagdishan's strategic leadership at HDFC Bank recognised in Asia Pacific Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, received the Bank CEO of the Year in Asia Pacific award for 2024, acknowledging his resil... 10030
Profile Oct 09 Aditya Jha empowers marginalised communities through education and technology Dr. Aditya Jha, a Nepalese-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has made a global mark through his dedication to business success and his passion... 7046
News Analysis Oct 03 PBoC’s new stock market stabilisation stimulus shows quick results People’s Bank of China (PBoC) governor Pan Gongsheng announced stimulus policies, including RMB 800 billion ($114 billion) of liquidity support dire... 2746
Speeches and Presentations Sep 13 Indonesia charts path for financial sector deepening and resilience with Vision 2045 At The Asian Banker Finance Indonesia 2024, co-hosted with PERBANAS, Indonesian financial leaders outlined the ambitious Vision 2045.... 3545
News Analysis Sep 13 Project Nexus to transform global payments, going live in 2026 Project Nexus, led by Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and supported by major regulators including the BNM, BSP, MAS, Bank of Thailand and Res... 13480
Panel Discussion Sep 12 North Asia’s global banks ponder AI, cloud, and resilience for a competitive edge As financial institutions in North Asia, covering Greater China, Japan and South Korea, confront demographic and economic challenges, they are leverag... 2624
Interviews Sep 11 LOLC Cambodia drives financial inclusion with new technology Duleep Liyanage, CIO at LOLC Cambodia, shared how the bank is using modern technology to expand financial inclusion and improve customer service acros... 3472
Interviews Sep 10 CHID Bank modernises for Myanmar’s regulatory shift Soe Sandar Aung, head of core and digital banking at CHID Bank, discussed how the bank is updating its operations to meet new regulatory demands, focu... 3599
Interviews Sep 03 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 operational efficiency,... 6174
Interviews Sep 03 J Trust Bank overhauls legacy system Cho Won June, director of information strategy and technology at J Trust Bank explained how the bank is tackling the challenges of outdated legacy sys... 3670
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... 2768
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... 2954
Interviews Aug 25 Art Outreach Singapore chairman Mae Anderson builds bridges between arts and community Mae Anderson, a lifelong advocate for the arts and visual literacy, has transformed Art Outreach Singapore into a pivotal force in the local arts scen... 3018
Interviews Aug 19 UnionBank drives consumer banking growth with digital transformation and strategic acquisitions UnionBank strengthens its consumer banking segment through strategic acquisitions and innovative digital transformation initiatives.... 8994
Interviews Aug 12 Perbanas’ Anika Faisal discusses Indonesia's digital banking evolution Perbanas secretary general, Anika Faisal, highlighted the challenges and opportunities of digital banking in Indonesia, emphasising financial stabilit... 3224
Interviews Aug 12 SeaBank Indonesia achieves rapid profitability and growth SeaBank Indonesia's focus on retail banking has led to unprecedented growth and profitability, achieving in just 18 months after its product launch in... 12513
Interviews Aug 09 Bank BTPN’s Henoch Munandar prioritises sustainable financial inclusion and digitalisation in Indonesia Bank BTPN, under the leadership of president director/CEO, Henoch Munandar, focuses on sustainable financial inclusion and digital transformation to... 4101
Interviews Aug 09 Bank Aladin expands sharia-compliant digital financial services in Indonesia Bank Aladin aims to transform Indonesia’s banking landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative sharia-compliant financial solutions, emph... 8484
Interviews Aug 09 NETS’ Lawrence Chan wants to empower merchants and grow cross-border payments Lawrence Chan, Group CEO of NETS discussed the company's new merchant solutions such as Soft Point-of-Sale (SoftPOS) and outlined key initiatives plan... 4276
Interviews Aug 08 Allo Bank harnesses AI for strategic digital expansion Allo Bank is leveraging AI, strategic partnerships, and customer-centric products to drive growth and aim to accelerate its trajectory to profitabilit... 6743
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... 7097
Interviews Jul 02 Cake Vietnam digital bank aims for profitability by end 2024 Leveraging advanced AI, the bank aims to be among the top 5% of profitable digital-only banks globally by the end of 2024, transforming digital bankin... 5996
Interviews Jun 24 PVcomBank to reach five million customers in a year with AI Trinh Vinh Hien, chief technology and digital officer of Vietnam’s PVcomBank, and Ramki Ramakrishnan, managing director for Asia Pacific at Temenos,... 3287
editorial Jun 20 EastWest Bank’s hybrid strategy—digital transformation with a human touch EastWest Bank is embracing a hybrid strategy, integrating digital innovations with conventional banking services, to enhance customer experience and d... 9864
Interviews Jun 18 MB Bank leapfrogs from two million to 15 million transactions per day MB Bank's long-standing partnership with Temenos has enabled its digital transformation, recently upgrading to the Java-based Tab J framework and scal... 5466
Interviews Jun 13 SHB streamlines technology adoption for swift market entry One of Vietnam‘s leading commercial banks, Saigon-Hanoi Bank, accelerates its digital evolution with cutting-edge banking solutions.... 3569
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... 5124
Interviews May 15 Raja Teh Maimunah: "AEON Bank blends heritage with Shariah-compliant innovation" As Malaysia embraces digital finance, AEON Bank's Raja Teh Maimunah, discusses the heritage and strategies shaping the nation’s first Shariah-compli... 4174
Interviews May 06 KAF powers up digital finance Malaysia’s KAF Investment Bank builds its new digital platform to bring Islamic banking up to date for a new age.... 6078
Interviews Apr 30 From banker to insurer - Dennis Tan’s transition to impacting lives at Prudential Singapore Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore, discussed the shifting concerns of customers post-pandemic towards personal well-being and financial security... 6045
Interviews Apr 29 Sean Kiernan on blockchain: “Crypto bridges real-world capital needs” Banking innovator Sean Kiernan from Greengage discussed how they use crypto-collateralised loans to help SMEs, stressing the importance of partnership... 3779
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... 7499
Current Account Apr 26 PBoC’s new deputy governor determined to get risk management right Tao Ling’s appointment at the Chinese central bank signifies a renewed focus on enhancing China’s financial stability and risk management strategi... 2829
Trendwatch Feb 06 Banks will have to navigate new horizons in a changing world in 2024 The global banking industry faces a unique confluence of challenges and opportunities, shaped by evolving economic landscapes, technological innovatio... 5197
Obituary Feb 05 In memory of Wee Cho Yaw, chairman emeritus of UOB—embodied honour, enterprise, unity Wee, the respected honorary adviser of renowned Asian institution, United Overseas Bank, passed away at age 95 after a remarkable life in the industry... 5172
Excerpt Feb 02 Trust Bank aims to become fourth largest retail bank in Singapore Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail bank. Backed by Standard Chartere... 3892
Excerpt Jan 26 OCBC blends innovation with security to enhance consumer experience Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, discussed how OCBC ... 3325
Excerpt Jan 25 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments with innovative solutions. Ba... 2294
Excerpt Jan 23 CIMB’s strategic vision in digital banking and consumer engagement The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and practical, value-centric digital ... 3952
Excerpt Jan 17 RHB Bank enhances ecosystem collaborations and segment synergies Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and a... 2414
Co-published Jan 04 BRI’s Prioritas programme to expand reach into affluent banking space Bank Rakyat Indonesia is setting new benchmarks in the burgeoning affluent segment in the country with its BRI Prioritas programme, a robust suite of ... 5614
News Analysis Dec 23 Merger with Robinsons Bank signals BPI’s acceleration of digital banking capabilities The merger is a big step for BPI’s digital banking ambitions, with Robinsons Bank’s 20% stake in GoTyme being able to significantly accelerate gro... 9913
Co-published Nov 01 CIB and Huawei: Co-constructing digital infrastructure of the future Huawei’s digital solution reshapes CIB’s data infrastructure, enhancing data processing capabilities, strengthening security, diversifying managem... 3401
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... 6146
May 22 FSTB’s Joseph Chan: “Hong Kong will remain the family office hub in Asia” Hong Kong has started to regain its position as Asia’s wealth management hub despite the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a... 11755
Co-published Apr 28 AmBank brings digital onboarding to small businesses Iswaraan Suppiah, AmBank’s group chief operating officer and Aaron Loo, managing director of retail banking, discuss the bank’s AmAccess Biz digit... 14205
Co-published Mar 28 Will digital banks disrupt industry with lower cost-to-serve? Even as new digital players offer cheaper ways to onboard customers, incumbent banks continue to hang their innovation and investment on antiquated ar... 6974
Excerpts Mar 28 Thailand’s National ITMX-PromptPay could have the most real-time cross-border payment linkages in the world Today, National ITMX and PromptPay have established cross-border real-time QR payments with six countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Sing... 12814
Excerpts Mar 28 UOB strengthens core markets even as regional retail franchise doubles in size UOB is focused on a balanced business approach for scaling up strong, organic new-customer and profit growth as it enlarges regional retail franchise... 4324
Co-published Jan 25 Ping An’s cloud-native technology accelerates digital transformation and Smart Bank implementation By the end of 2021, 28% of Ping An Bank’s applications, some 1,700, had been built based on a new cloud- native platform... 7811
Sibos Round Up Jan 18 WadzPay's Parv Aggarwal: “We allow anyone to pay for anything with anything” Parv Aggarwal, head of partnerships at WadzPay, talks about the company's mission to integrate payments between the physical currency world and the me... 5205
interviews Dec 22 TPBank's Tran: “One million of our new customers are from third-party platforms” James Tran, digital bank centre head, TPBank, highlighted that the bank's digital transformation is made possible by shifting to a digital-focused bus... 8504
interviews Dec 14 VPBank differentiates with segment-based digital bank propositions Giang Pham, director of VPBank’s digital banking service centre, discussed how VPBank’s digital-only bank implementation reflects its “business ... 11440
Co-published Sep 27 BDO bolsters retail businesses and expands digital capabilities BDO Unibank has the highest user penetration rate among banks in the Philippines and ranked third most selected main retail bank in Asia Pacific, with... 9025
Press Release Jul 29 Wee Ee Cheong fortified UOB's position as leading consumer and SME bank in ASEAN Wee Ee Cheong, deputy chairman and CEO of UOB was recognised as Best Bank CEO in Singapore 2022 for fortifying the bank’s position as the leading co... 7709
Press Release Jul 29 Chartsiri Sophonpanich positioned Bangkok Bank as leading corporate lender in ASEAN Chartsiri Sophonpanich, president of Bangkok Bank, was recognised as Best Bank CEO in Thailand 2022 for positioning the bank as a top corporate lender... 6494
Press Release Jul 29 Tan Kong Khoon guided transformation of HLFG into a leader of digital and sustainable finance in Malaysia Tan Kong Khoon was awarded Best CEO while Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) was recognised as Best Managed Bank in Malaysia for steering the bank’s ... 6708
Jul 29 Nestor Tan strengthened BDO Unibank’s leading wealth management and digital capabilities in the Philippines Nestor V. Tan, president and CEO, BDO Unibank led the bank to become an industry leader and strengthened the bank through key initiatives covering wea... 13418
Press Release Jul 29 Raymond Sia reinforced Canadia Bank's status as top SME and consumer bank in Cambodia Raymond Sia, CEO and board director of Canadia Bank was recognised as Best Bank CEO 2022 for strengthening the bank’s position as the top SME and co... 9109
Profile Jul 29 Supaneewan Chutrakul bolsters KASIKORNBANK’s market position and profit through customer-centric implementations Supaneewan Chutrakul, executive vice president of KASIKORNBANK, increased the bank’s retail profit, and bolstered the bank’s market position throu... 3264
Jul 29 Abdul Farid Alias consolidated Maybank’s dominant position and advanced the development of Malaysia’s banking industry Recently retired Maybank Group CEO Abdul Farid Alias was recognised for his lasting contribution to its reorganisation and consolidation as the larges... 3920
Interviews Jul 07 GCash's Martha Sazon: “We became profitable three years ahead of target” Martha Sazon, president and CEO of Mynt/GCash, discussed the rapid growth of the fintech company, how being cloud native helped it be... 23078
Interviews Jun 03 YGG's Gabby Dizon: "Gamers earn crypto assets with value in the real economy" Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about how YGG and the gaming industry adopted blockchain technology and... 12862
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,... 37282
Mar 09 Has the RMB become a safe haven currency? The increased use of the renminbi for international payments and investments in China’s capital markets by foreign investors, has seen demand and va... 18152
Current Account Mar 07 DBS, OCBC and UOB achieved strong financial performance in 2021 DBS Bank (DBS), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) gained strong financial results in financial year 2021 as th... 14019
Current Account Feb 24 MAS imposes higher capital charge on DBS for digital outages The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed an extra capital requirement of SGD 930 million ($692 million) on DBS after the widespread digit... 21196
Current Account Feb 21 MAS draws up framework for equitable sharing of scam losses In the wake of the OCBC phishing scams and the compensation made by the bank to all affected customers, MAS decided that the industry should have a mo... 4674
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... 32346
interviews Dec 23 BSP's deputy governor Tangonan on financial inclusion, digital transformation, CDBCS and new payments infrastructures Mamerto Tangonan, deputy governor of BSP, discussed the latest developments in the Philippine’s journey to digitalising its financial ecosystem. He ... 19666
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... 7509
interviews Nov 16 Sacombank’s Nguyen Duc Thach Diem: “Our transaction points can now offer business consulting to SMEs” In this Leadership Perspective Series, Nguyen Duc Thach Diem, CEO at Sacombank, discussed how digital transformation creates a resilient organisation ... 8755
Research Note Nov 15 China signals orderly distribution of distressed real estate assets With 41% of China's $45 trillion in banking assets and 27% of its $30 trillion in loans exposed to the property market, authorities are likely to init... 7112
Current Account Nov 12 Alibaba and JD.com posted record Double 11 sales of $139 billion despite tech crackdown Alibaba and JD.com continue to set new sales records during the Double 11 shopping event, although growth decelerated amid China’s slowing economy a... 7463
News Analysis Nov 11 Techcombank partners with AWS in cloud migration Techcombank partnered with cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services to enhance the bank’s cloud capabilities and to promote cloud adoption in Vi... 8211
Datafiles Oct 13 China tightens anti-monopoly regulations to limit tech giants’ majority share in market China is cracking down on big techs’ monopoly in financial data to curb abuses of power and protect consumers’ privacy, according to the country... 6365
Current Account Sep 23 Pandemic aggravates semiconductors shortage in Southeast Asia The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shortage of semiconductors globally, accelerated by the increase in remote working and schooling arrangements, remo... 7023
Co-published Sep 21 CMB reinforces leadership of China’s private wealth market Wang Yanrong, general manager of private banking at China Merchants Bank, discussed the bank’s key initiatives and business performance in 2020 as w... 12358
Co-published Sep 20 CCB posts strong performance in H1 2021 with $4.6 trillion growth in assets CCB president, Wang Jiang, attributed the strong results to the bank's digital financial inclusion, fintech and green finance initiatives.... 12502
interviews Sep 10 AirCarbon’s Thomas McMahon: “Carbon trading is not borderless” AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) founder and CEO Thomas McMahon stressed the need for transparent pricing and a marketplace for all related industries to grow... 13963
Datafiles Aug 21 China's digital RMB trial surpassed $5.3B in transactions China’s pilot of the central bank digital currency has made promising progress. However, the digital RMB system collects and share less transaction ... 6166
Speeches and Presentations Aug 10 FSB’s Domanski: “Lessons are being drawn from the pandemic for financial stability” In his keynote speech at Finance China 2021, Financial Stability Board (FSB) secretary general Dietrich Domanski highlighted the work being done to pr... 10674
Research Note Aug 04 WeBank leads in financial performance and application of AI and blockchain technologies WeBank bolstered strong financial performance with its innovative digital technology applications. It increased its operating income by 33.69% and pos... 11753
interviews Aug 04 Techcombank’s Lottner: “The challenge is the abundance of opportunities” In this Leadership Perspective Series, Jens Lottner – chief executive officer (CEO) of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techco... 9179
Aug 04 微众银行在财务业绩、人工智能及区块链技术的应用方面处于领先地位 微众银行以创新性的数字技术应用加强了本已优秀的财务业绩：它的营业收入增加了33.69%，资产回报率为1.6%，资... 4471
Research Note Aug 04 UOB connects SMEs across ASEAN to recovery and growth opportunities Despite weak growth in the banking industry last year, UOB managed to grow its SME deposits significantly and reported the lowest CIR among its peers.... 10788
Research Note Aug 03 Former HKMA chief Norman Chan recognised for lifetime contribution to monetary and financial development of Hong Kong With tremendous insights and expertise, Norman Chan Tak-lam prioritised the stability of Hong Kong's monetary and financial systems as the key goal of... 6315
Research Note Aug 03 KBank's Banthoon Lamsam lauded for transforming the bank and shaping Thailand's financial industry With great foresight and fortitude, Banthoon Lamsam steered Kasikornbank through a series of crises and challenges, while leading the bank to invest s... 7213
Research Note Aug 02 Ping An Bank pips incumbent CMB and regional peers CBA, Stanchart and DBS to emerge best retail bank in Asia In 2020, Ping An Bank outperformed its domestic and regional retail banking peers not only in its business growth but also its technology capabilities... 9451
interviews Jul 26 MB Bank’s Luu Trung: “A cashless society has become more critical today in Vietnam” In this Leadership Perspective series, Luu Trung Thai, Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) vice chairman of the board of directors and CEO,... 8952
Current Account Jul 06 BNM receives 29 applications for digital banking licences Bank Negara Malaysia has announced that it will issue five digital banking licences by next year. So far, BNM has received 29 applications. ... 12779
interviews Jul 05 STACS’ Soh: “The regulated trading space and DeFi will converge down the road” Hashtacs (STACS) co-founder and managing director Benjamin Soh emphasised need for financiial exchanges and markets to improve outdated operating mode... 23402
Jun 24 Former Philippine President passes away at 61 Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino III, passed away on June 24. Under his leadership, the Philippines sustained strong economic growth and und... 7500
Current Account Jun 19 Kazakhstan prioritises non-cash payment as it works with BIS to launch digital tenge Kazakhstan has started a public consultation for the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).... 12805
Jun 03 Patamar Capital’s Tang: “Impact investing may not feel as good as philanthropy” Shuyin Tang, CEO and co-founder of the Beacon Fund and partner at Patamar Capital, talked about the growth of impact investing in Southeast Asia and t... 5371
Current Account Jun 01 Alibaba incurs $1.17 billion net loss in Q4 after record-high antitrust fine Alibaba posted a quarterly net loss for the first time since 2014 mainly due to the anti-monopoly fine slapped by the regulator in March. Tighter regu... 6902
Sponsored Content Jun 01 CCB launches a new index reflecting China’s green bond pricing China Construction Bank teamed up with data provider Wind Info to launch the CCB-Wind Green ESG Bond Issuance Index. This will serve as a barometer fo... 16473
Opinion May 25 ITM’s Thakkar: “India’s fintech industry to reach $160 billion by 2025” The growth in financial services has been remarkable over the past few years in India and the financial sector has witnessed a transformation with the... 11295
Datafiles May 17 10 Listed Chinese Banks with highest NPL Provincial banks accounted 9 out of 10 on the list... 4984
Datafiles May 17 Provincial banks accounted for ½ of top 10 strongest banks in China this year Chinese banks well positioned on this year’s strongest banks ranking while performance varied by categories... 4052
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... 2393
Current Account May 05 Alibaba latest big tech to face antitrust actions China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed administrative penalties on Alibaba for its antitrust activities in the online ret... 4783
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... 11610
Research Note Apr 09 China to create state-backed entity to supervise tech data The Chinese government has proposed establishing a joint venture with local technology companies to oversee the collection of data from Chinese consum... 5852
Current Account Mar 29 Top Indonesian banks’ net profit slid 39% as bad loans rose The financial results of BUKU IV banks, the top banks by core capital in Indonesia, weakened amid the COVID-19 crisis. Banks experienced a contraction... 9426
Current Account Mar 04 Bank of Ayudhya partners Security Bank to tap Philippine consumer finance market Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is set to join Security Bank to infuse $62 million in fresh capital for the expansion of its consumer finance ... 6892
Speech Feb 08 “No act of goodness is too small “No act of goodness is too small” in philanthropy, Cindy Yu, Executive Director of Wealth and Society, remarks at annual awards dinner... 4498
Speech Feb 05 "Rebuilding sustainable economy and society begins with us" "Be like water” (上善若水), Emmanuel Daniel, Founder of Wealth and Society, cites Laozi's poem in opening remarks at annual awards dinner. ... 4971
Jan 11 Pine Labs’ Rau: “We are expanding the buy now, pay later service in Southeast Asia” Pine Labs, the erstwhile India focused merchant and payment platform company, is now shifting its attention to Southeast Asia. Amrish Rau, CEO at Pine... 8964
Current Account Jan 07 $18 billion Gojek-Tokopedia merger brewing after talks with Grab hit a snag Tokopedia and Gojek are reportedly in a tie-up ahead of a planned public listing in Indonesia and the United States... 6017
Research Note Jan 06 China’s negative yield bonds exacerbate market distortions with limited implications for issuers Recent sale of negative yield bonds by Chinese government seen as part of a cyclical trend given historical low interest rates, with negligible impact... 5393
Nov 09 Krungthai Bank’s Srivanich: “My aspiration is to establish the next normal in digital banking” The president and CEO at Krungthai Bank, Payong Srivanich, discusses the bank’s digital reinvention to enhance customer experience by improving serv... 8597
Research Note Sep 14 UOB Singapore’s retail business yields strong performance as it expands digital customer engagement United Overseas Bank (UOB) increased retail banking income contribution by 15% as the financial industry grapples with digital advancement. The bank l... 16146
Research Note Sep 14 UOB Singapore’s retail business yields strong performance as it expands digital customer engagement United Overseas Bank (UOB) increased retail banking income contribution by 15% as the financial industry grapples with digital advancement. The bank l... 21849
interviews Sep 11 UnionBank’s Aguda: “The 50 million customers and 1 million SMEs aspiration is now a hard target” In this Digital Reinvention Dialogue, the chief technology and transformation officer of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), Henry Aguda, share... 9376
interviews Sep 10 BCA’s Setiaatmadja: “Accelerating digital strategy vital to growing customer base and business stability” The president director of Bank Central Asia (BCA), Jahja Setiaatmadja, talks about how accelerating the bank’s digital transformation has helped in ... 10680
Post Event Report Sep 08 China's financial industry ponders reform and innovation amid reorganisation of global trade and supply chains The Asian Banker Finance China 2020 Conference on 28 August addressed the evolution of global trade and supply chains, as well as how China’s financ... 5761
Opinion Aug 24 Responsible lenders must respond to COVID-19’s realities What should a responsible lending business look like? Against the backdrop of COVID-19, the answer isn’t so straightforward. ... 5597
Current Account Jul 31 Former HKMA chief: “Weaponisation of finance poses substantial risk to US” Former HKMA chief Joseph Yam discussesthe implications of US-China relations on Hong Kong as an international finance centre, the removal of the terri... 7148
Current Account Jul 27 International alliance introduces new universal payments ID An international alliance of over 40 blockchain, cryptocurrency, finance, payment and charitable organisations has launched an open-source unique paym... 16330
interviews Mar 14 How to serve 60 million underbanked with AI: A China story Jay Wenjie Xiao, LexinFintech CEO, shares how he started the company, and how it leverages AI and big data to enable sustainable lending to China’s ... 3480
Speech Nov 15 BSP’s Ala: “Revising Islamic banking framework to bridge the underserved market in the Philippines” Arifa Ala, managing director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, talks about the provisions of the new Islamic banking law in the Philippines and how ... 7863
Sibos Round Up Sep 09 Ripple’s Gupta: “Emerging markets tend to be our focus” Navin Gupta, Ripple’s managing director for South Asia and MENA, discusses why emerging markets are ripe for opportunities in the payments sector, t... 6069
Sibos Round Up Sep 09 KMB’s Bhandari: “We believe in the principle of simple and fast” Shekhar Bhandari, head of global transaction banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB), shares how KMB leverages its digital-first strategy by launching in... 7900
Sep 03 State Bank of India’s Kumar: “We will use technology to drive social economic transformation in India” Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI) discusses how SBI, as the largest bank in India, will play a crucial role in unlocking the economic... 11519
News Analysis Mar 26 China’s GDP growth has been overstated by an average of 1.7%, says new research New research reveals that the economic slowdown in China may be worse than the official statistics suggest since 2008, due to the potential inaccuracy... 5068
Datafiles Mar 18 Asian intermediation shifts from stocks into bonds and bank deposits for most countries Asian stock markets attracted less investible funds in 2018 and more went into bond markets, banking institutions and managed funds ... 5637
Interviews Jan 09 Grab grows financial inclusion and its payments impact across Southeast Asia Grab’s key objectives going forward include driving increased acceptance of e-wallets, adding more big brand names to the rewards programme, and dev... 24856
Opinion Dec 07 Suvo Sarkar on the new Tao of financial services Internet finance has put on an impressive feats globally with countless start-ups emerging across continents. In China, nearly 20% of its GDP driven b... 4202
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... 3134
Speech Nov 05 Integrity and high ethical standards to secure the future of finance Under Zeti Akhtar Aziz’s leadership, Bank Negara Malaysia has reinforced itself as an independent and respected regulatory authority, putting in pla... 5968
Research Note Oct 17 Channelling the power of the internet Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, joined the Asian Banker’s Emmanuel Daniel and Gordian Gaeta in a debate on the development of the i... 5873
Research Note Oct 17 Regulation continues to shape bank client relationships Implications of new regulations and emergence of digital-only players were hot button issues discussed this year at the Asian Banker Future of Finance... 3407
Opinion Sep 27 Crypto regulation in China - Bans, blockchain acceptance, and the implications on a global scale ... 6991
May 25 KakaoBank’s Yun receives The Innovation Leadership Achievement in South Korea Award for 2018 ... 25517
May 25 Mynt’s Thomas receives The Innovation Leadership Achievement in the Philippines Award for 2018 ... 27019
May 24 Deutsche Bank’s So receives the Transaction Banker of the Year Award in Asia Pacific (International Bank) at The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Awards 2018 ... 24744
May 24 Hang Seng Bank’s Wong receives The Asian Banker Transaction Banker of the Year in Asia Pacific (Domestic Bank) Award for 2018 ... 24794
May 24 CIMB Group’s Thomas receives The Asian Banker Risk Management Leadership Achievement in Asia Pacific 2018 award ... 4180
May 24 Zeti Akhtar Aziz receives the William “Bill” Seidman Award for Lifetime Achievement in Leadership in the Financial Services Industry for 2018 ... 7474
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 6856
Interviews May 04 ICICI Bank’s Balakrishnan: “Going digital doesn’t mean giving away money” ... 22142
Mar 22 Bank of East Asia’s Hui receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement in Asia Pacific Award 2018 ... 3344
Opinion Oct 08 CEOs of Singapore’s three largest local banks topped bank CEO remuneration ranking Top ten highest-paid bank chief executives in 2017 included five bank CEOs from Australia, three from Singapore, one from Malaysia and one from Hong K... 8925
Opinion Oct 08 China opens a window to the future of finance China expands its financing capabilities with banking through apps.... 5000
co-published video Feb 25 Bank of Beijing is awarded the Compliance Risk Technology Implementation of the Award in China ... 3693
co-published video Dec 09 China Citic Bank wins the Best Customer Relationship Management Award in China for 2013 ... 3794
