As Sibos 2025 convenes in Frankfurt from late September to early October, Katja Lehr of JP Morgan and Akshika Gupta of Kinexys by JPMorgan laid out what banks and financial institutions could expect on payments evolution, interoperability, digital assets and tokenised deposits, and how the industry is bridging traditional finance with blockchain-based infrastructures.
As Sibos returns to Europe, Dhiraj Bajaj, global head of transaction banking FI sales at Standard Chartered, outlines what banks and financial institutions can expect in Frankfurt, from digital assets and AI to cross-border payments, ISO 20022, cybersecurity and the evolving role of Swift.
India and China sustained rapid expansion in small business bank loans, while Thailand and Indonesia faced stagnation or contraction amid rising credit risks, and financing constraints persisted in the Philippines.
Bridge, acquired by Stripe in 2025, is positioning stablecoins as an invisible but powerful settlement layer for global commerce. By integrating into Stripe’s financial accounts, powering Visa-backed cards, and handling compliance by design, Bridge is betting that programmable money will quietly transform cross-border payments, treasury management, and the next phase of internet commerce.
Standard Chartered has been at the forefront of bridging the world of crypto-native innovation and regulated finance. Rene Michau, group head of digital assets, explained the journey from early pilots to institutional-grade infrastructure, the challenges of regulation and scaling, and the opportunities digital assets present for mainstream banking.
At Finance Philippines 2025, Jose Teodoro Limcaoco, president and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP), urged the industry to become smarter, more proactive and much bolder as it navigates rapid transformation.
Affluent investors across Asia are rebalancing portfolios, accelerating adoption of alternatives and embracing hybrid advisory models. HSBC’s 2025 Affluent Investor Snapshot reveals declining cash allocations, stronger appetite for private markets and gold, and a generational shift towards digital-first investing. Lavanya Chari, global head of wealth and premier solutions, explained how HSBC is adapting its platforms, products and cross-border hubs to serve the next wave of globally mobile clients.
Asia Pacific is at the heart of Stripe’s global growth plans. With localised infrastructure, stablecoin-based accounts, and AI embedded into payments, fraud detection and orchestration, Stripe is layering new rails onto one of the world’s most diverse financial ecosystems. Its goal is to reduce friction, build resilience, and prepare for an era where commerce is increasingly AI-native and cross-border.
Alliance Bank Malaysia has introduced virtual credit cards, dynamic card numbers and embedded personal financing into partner platforms, to grow market share, improve efficiency and integrate banking into customers’ daily digital activities.
Following its operational readiness and the April 2025 launch of its beta “PERINTIS” phase, KAF Digital Bank is steadily rolling out Shariah-compliant digital banking services anchored in feedback-led iteration, SME focus, embedded finance and ASEAN connectivity.
Awarded Best Wealth Management Bank in Asia Pacific at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance programme 2025 in Tokyo, Standard Chartered is driving wealth management innovation through tailored and scalable client solutions.
Recognised as the Best Retail Bank in Asia Pacific at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards 2025 in Tokyo, Standard Chartered Hong Kong is reshaping retail banking with lifestyle-led deposit products and digital-first engagement.
As global banks accelerate AI adoption, Standard Chartered is embedding the technology across the enterprise with discipline and governance, turning risk into advantage to drive sustainable growth and tangible results.
Amy Yang, CEO of retail banking at CTBC Bank and Retail Finance Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific, is redefining retail and private banking through a regional, digital-first strategy anchored in trust, innovation and institutional resilience.
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