Malaysia’s KAF Investment Bank builds its new digital platform to bring Islamic banking up to date for a new age.

Tao Ling’s appointment at the Chinese central bank signifies a renewed focus on enhancing China’s financial stability and risk management strategies.

Ma found himself back under media scrutiny with a memo on Alibaba’s structural reform. Could this be an easing of tensions with Chinese regulators, and nod to a potential pivot to cloud computing and AI?

Ahead of his keynote at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong on 23 May 2024, Chris Holmes, or Lord Holmes of the UK House of Lords, discussed his expansive legislative agenda and vision for the future of finance.

Opting against merging DBP and LandBank emphasises their distinct roles and the importance of individual development for comprehensive economic growth, benefiting all sectors.

The boards of many financial institutions lag in recognising technology’s critical role, risking resilience and competitiveness due to insufficient investment in future-proofing technology infrastructure.

Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank, provides insights into Malaysia's first Shariah-compliant digital bank, which is poised to transform banking. With an emphasis on Generation Z, Alpha consumers, and SMEs, AEON combines history and innovation to provide comprehensive financial services.

Singapore’s central bank has launched a platform that allows financial institutions to exchange customer information and flag suspicious activities leading to potential financial crimes

China’s economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year but it remains to be seen if it signals a solid recovery trend as the crisis-hit property sector bears down on growth

Critiqued as a necessary but flawed response to societal issues, philanthropy stands as a mediator of wealth and persistent inequality, prompting a need to maximise impact through calculated approaches

Banking leaders convened at a roundtable in Kuala Lumpur recently, with panellists pointing to agility and innovation as transformational drivers, emphasising the need to modernise technology and overcome cultural barriers to remain competitive in this dynamic sector

Surging past $1.3 trillion, the cryptocurrency marks a significant milestone, with some enthusiasts predicting a potential $56 trillion cap by 2034

The world’s top 10 most profitable banks with assets over $100 billion include four from the Middle East, three from Asia, two from the Americas, and one from Europe

The global use of Renminbi is influenced by geopolitics, macroeconomic conditions, infrastructure, and technology

The popularity of Bank Central Asia reflects a trend of traditional banks embracing digital innovation to meet customer preferences