The proliferation of instant payment systems, along with the rising demand for real-time, transparent cross-border payments, is compelling correspondent banks to develop innovative and tailored solutions for their clients
Cross-border payments in the Middle East are becoming more streamlined, inclusive, and with better compliance in response to increased trade, investment, and mobility of workers. BUNA and AFAQ are at the forefront of making transactions faster, cheaper, and more secure.
Global supply chains for corporations and trade finance have been influenced by major global themes in recent years. This necessitated new strategies and innovative solutions to sustain growth, manage liquidity, mitigate risk, ensure sustainability, and the transition to ISO20022 in trade finance. Atul Jain, Global Co-Head of Trade Finance and Lending at Deutsche Bank, discussed the challenges corporates face and how Deutsche Bank is addressing these.
Open banking is transforming the Middle East financial landscape, with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading through innovative frameworks that enhance competition and inclusion.
Digital transactions nearing 90% at leading banks reveal core technology deficiencies, prompting over 50% in Asia Pacific to adopt microservices for enhanced agility and scalability
Global trade is facing significant challenges as sanctions, tariffs, and shifting supply chains reshape the landscape. At the same time, digitalisation and emerging technologies are creating new pathways for efficiency and growth, particularly in regions like ASEAN and South Asia.
In an interview at Sibos 2024, Xu Li, chairman of Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB), and Huang Zhao, general manager of trade finance department, shared how the bank is meeting the increasingly complex financial needs of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Unveiled at Sibos in Beijing, the 2024 TAB Global 1000 ranking highlights BOCHK, BIBD, Public Bank, and Vietcombank as the strongest banks in their markets, showcasing resilience and financial strength in a competitive global landscape.
In a discussion with Zhou Wenkai, vice president of Bank of Nanjing, during SIBOS, he outlined the bank's strategic focus on expanding its international and transaction banking services by leveraging its local insights and client base in the Yangtze River Delta. The bank has total assets amounting to RMB 2.28 trillion ($320 billion), ranking fifth among all city commercial banks in China. China's evolving international trade relationships present key opportunities for transaction banking, to which the bank has made a strong commitment to support local SMEs.
While asset growth of world’s 1000 largest banks remained stable, loan and deposit growth slowed
North America and Asia Pacific banks maintain overall balance sheet strength over those in other regions, with the Middle East showing some improvements. Profitability among all 1000 banks improved, driven by higher interest rates, while asset quality indicators stayed stable.
At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, BNY and Mizuho Bank jointly announced an agreement to collaborate on enhancing global trade services, further solidifying their positions in the international trade finance landscape. The partnership aims to leverage BNY’s extensive network and Mizuho Bank’s growing corporate client base to create seamless and efficient trade finance solutions for their customers.
At Sibos 2024 in Beijing, Mehdi Manaa, CEO of Buna, took centre stage to discuss how the platform is revolutionising cross-border payments in the Arab region and its future impact beyond. Launched by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) in 2020, Buna is a regional payment platform that facilitates seamless international payments and settlements across multiple currencies. It addresses long-standing challenges in cross-border payments, including inefficiencies, high costs, and complex regulatory landscapes. During the “View from the Top” chat, Manaa shed light on Buna's large-scale transformation, innovation in foreign exchange (FX), and its approach to compliance, all aimed at improving financial integration and economic growth in the region.
On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. Sanjay Sethi, Head of Global Transaction Banking at the bank, asserted, “as the largest bank in the UAE, FAB is committed to supporting trade and financial cooperation between the UAE and China.
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