Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and local telco, KDDI, joined forces to create Jibun Bank, a mobile-only bank that has become the largest and most profitable mobile bank in Japan.

Banks are integrating new technologies into their core businesses to improve their digital banking presence and speed-to-deliver

Ahmed Maan Tabaqchalli, chief investment officer of Asia Frontier Capital in UK, and Philippe Paillart, former chief executive officer of DBS Group, discuss the future of London, Europe, and the global economy after Britain decided to leave the European Union.

Osama Al Rahma, chief executive officer of Al Fardan Exchange and chairman of UAE’s Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group, discusses the challenges being faced by the foreign exchange and remittance industry, including the threat of de-risking, and how they are investing in technology to cope in a challenging environment.

Call Levels has shown remarkable growth and has carved a niche for itself in the Asian fintech space with its mobile App for financial asset monitoring and alert. Its co-founder Cynthia Siantar shares the business model and plans for the company.

Finance has failed because of its self-referential world where people are merely trading existing assets, rather than creating new assets. And regulation is failing by making things ever more complex and less related to the real interests of the public. Author and economist John Kay says regulation of banking is not about writing more rules but changing the structure of the industry.

The contribution of consumer finance to the overall retail loans in Asia Pacific in 2015 ranged from 2% to 56%. Its share to retail loans has increased in markets like Indonesia but has declined in Hong Kong and Thailand. The growth of consumer finance per country also varied, slowing down in Taiwan and growing faster in the Philippines.

Ala’a Eraiqat, group CEO and executive director, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) discusses steering ADCB beyond the global financial crisis, maintaining high morale in the workplace, and emphasising customer experience and digitisation.

First interview given by Yi Huiman, as incoming chairman, ICBC China

Ambition and discipline are the key values driving Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank’s reversal from loss to profitability under Group CEO Ala'a Eraiqat.

Susan Hwee possesses a strong and successful track record in leading banking technology and innovation across banks. She spearheaded the modular architecture and IT integration within United Overseas Bank and is a pioneer in the electronic funds transfer service in Singapore.

Central banks in Philippines and Singapore also recognised for Best Macroeconomic Regulation and Best Systemic and Prudential Regulation respectively.

Under Li’s leadership, The Bank of East Asia has stood its ground to cement its place in the evolving global and regional financial landscape. Li is an inspiration to all leaders and has created a benchmark for lifetime achievements in the banking industry.

Congressman Barney Frank, former chairman of the powerful United States House Financial Services Committee at the height of the 2007–2011 global financial crisis, discusses the new order that is emerging in the banking and financial services world.

OCBC Bank has maintained its strong capital position, diversified funding base, and robust balance sheet. Chief Executive Officer Samuel N. Tsien demonstrated fortitude and skill in pursuing and executing his business diversification vision in spite of challenging market conditions.