SeaBank Indonesia's focus on retail banking has led to unprecedented growth and profitability, achieving in just 18 months after its product launch in June 2021 what many banks take years to accomplish.

Bank BTPN, under the leadership of president director/CEO, Henoch Munandar, focuses on sustainable financial inclusion and digital transformation to support Indonesia's economic growth and social value creation.

Allo Bank is leveraging AI, strategic partnerships, and customer-centric products to drive growth and aim to accelerate its trajectory to profitability, said president director Indra Utoyo.

Bank Aladin aims to transform Indonesia’s banking landscape through strategic partnerships and innovative sharia-compliant financial solutions, emphasising financial inclusion and robust support for MSMEs.

HKMA’s pioneering programme signals a major leap towards digital financial innovation in Hong Kong, combining efforts from multiple sectors to explore practical applications of a retail CBDC and a new era of monetary transactions

The 2024 Excellence in Retail Finance programme highlighted how digital transformation and technological advancements are reshaping retail finance, fostering innovation, and improving customer experiences

Revolut, a notable player in European fintech, received its UK banking licence on 25 July 2024. This has been widely celebrated by the international financial technology community. Yet, there are numerous caveats to consider.

Norman Sasono, chief technology officer (CTO) of Indonesia-based digital wallet and payment company, DANA, shared the company’s strategy for multiple uses of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the emerging use of generative AI to drive productivity and product development

By addressing key pain points and prioritising customer experience, OCBC sets new standards for convenience, functionality, and safety with enhanced platforms, robust security measures, and innovative business payment solutions

UOB and Woori Card’s new collaboration aims to capitalise on the growing ASEAN-South Korea travel market by leveraging their combined cardholder base to offer enhanced benefits and convenience for cross-border travellers

BIDV (Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam) has achieved remarkable growth and success in the private banking sector, positioning itself as a leader in providing high-quality services to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).

The Tanoto Foundation held its inaugural Medical Philanthropy Forum to award the first recipients of its Medical Research Fund grants.The event underscores the foundation's commitment to advancing medical research by addressing critical funding gaps and fostering a culture of sustainable giving.

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 banking services for Gen Z and millennial customers in Vietnam

EastWest Bank is embracing a hybrid strategy, integrating digital innovations with conventional banking services to enhance customer experience and drive growth in the Philippine market, according to Martin Reyes and Ivy Uy

From 2019 to 2023, the share of consumer finance relative to total retail lending declined in Hong Kong and South Korea, but increased significantly in the Philippines.