TABInsights’ global benchmarks in retail and digital banks, and financial platforms, signal a significant shift towards digital transformations

Philippine digital banks saw rapid growth in 2023 alongside mounting concerns over credit quality as gross NPL ratios soared

AVIC Trust leads China’s dynamic family trust sector with assets over $69 billion, demonstrating innovation and expertise, and spearheading transformative trends

TAB Global’s annual Retail Finance Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific award recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable banking and institutional transformation, and we invite our readers to offer their feedback on these nominations

Banque Saudi Fransi leaders Millaniyage Nuwan Perera and Ali Najim Alkhamis stressed Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives toward economic diversification, infrastructural investment, and trade digitalisation. They emphasised Riyadh's economic transformation potential and goal to become a global financial, entertainment, and cultural hub.

Deema Shaath, Head of Consumer Banking Digital Strategy at the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), outlines the bank's innovative digitisation strategy. Shaath emphasises the integration of technology and customer-centric banking and NBK's commitment to excellent services tailored to changing consumer needs.

Fintech funding dropped 42% in 2023 due to economic challenges, yet top firms like Stripe and Investree saw significant investments, demonstrating resilience amid market volatility and uncertainty

Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail bank. Backed by Standard Chartered, Trust Bank pioneers seamless banking experiences through strategic partnerships and innovation, setting new standards for speed, simplicity, and trust in fintech.

Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, discussed how OCBC is changing consumer banking with innovative services and security features. Their focus on wealth management has resulted in a significant rise in assets under management, particularly among high-net-worth clients.

Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments with innovative solutions. Backed by market giants Grab and Singtel, GXS pioneers personalised banking experiences for gig workers, entrepreneurs, and everyday consumers, marking a new era of financial inclusion.

The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and practical, value-centric digital solutions for seamless retail services across the region.

Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and auto loans, alongside tailored financial services for SMEs.

TAB Global’s annual Retail Finance Leader of the Year award recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable banking and institutional transformation, and we invite our readers to offer their feedback on these nominations

The Indian central bank’s disciplinary action and consequent threat to Paytm’s licence is a lesson for the industry that growth and innovation cannot be at the cost of compliance

In recent decades, China’s capital market has witnessed a dramatic transition, from a closed system to one that is inextricably linked to global finance. This transformation has increased investment opportunities for both domestic and international investors, but it has also added complexity and volatility, emphasising the importance of comprehensive investor education and a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.