As machine identities outpace human ones, Dan Mountstephen, senior vice president for APJ at Saviynt, said compliance-led controls are insufficient and calls for a consolidated governance fabric to manage autonomous AI agents across enterprise supply chains.

BDO Unibank’s hybrid approach—linking physical collection infrastructure with digital tools—is helping corporates modernise payment flows and improve efficiency.

E.SUN Bank is strengthening Taiwan’s financial ecosystem through AI-driven credit evaluation, advanced fraud prevention and deep support for SMEs. Its award-winning digital capabilities reflect a model of finance for good, raising industry standards in lending efficiency, risk control and customer protection.

As financial institutions expand their use of AI, the EU is refining governance, accountability and data-protection frameworks to safeguard markets and consumers. Peter Kerstens, adviser at the European Commission and a key contributor to the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), explains how these principles guide responsible AI deployment across the financial sector.

As financial institutions accelerate their use of AI, Singapore is building national talent pipelines and governance frameworks that support responsible adoption in the regulated financial services sector. Laurence Liew, director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore, explains how these efforts connect to the needs of banks, insurers and fintechs.

UBS detailed the progress of its global wealth strategy, outlining its priorities across Asia, the US and EMEA, as it completes the Credit Suisse integration and navigates evolving regulatory expectations.

At The Asian Banker Taiwan Awards 2025, Bank SinoPac was recognised for setting benchmarks in operational automation, fintech-powered corporate services and customer-centric personalisation.

The TABInsights Islamic Banks Rankings highlight stronger financials in Middle Eastern banks, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, while Asian institutions remain smaller and less profitable. Islamic banks are strengthening balance sheets amid evolving risk and governance priorities.

This recognition validates the bank’s excellence in transaction banking and underscores its achievements in helping corporate clients build fund pools, optimise cash flows, mitigate liquidity risks and maximise investment returns worldwide.

Cathay United Bank was recognised with five awards at The Asian Banker 2025 Awards, underscoring its leadership in digital transformation, AI innovation, data analytics, mobile banking and overall governance. The bank’s achievements reflect its commitment to customer-centricity, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across Asia.

Northern Trust is developing the infrastructure needed for large institutions to adopt digital assets at scale. Justin Chapman, executive vice president and global head of strategic partnerships, Digital Assets and Financial Markets, explains how the bank is extending its servicing model through the Matrix Zenith platform to support the next phase of tokenisation.

Bank of America's Siddharth Gupta, head of Financial Institutions Group for Asia Pacific, and George Fong, head of trade finance for Asia Pacific set out priorities on digital documentation, automation, interoperability and event-driven settlement as global trade moves towards a more structured digital model.

At Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Zodia Custody managing director for Singapore and Hong Kong Deborah Algeo discussed how the firm supports institutions in tokenising real-world assets, strengthening custody infrastructure, and embedding regulatory compliance across the region’s growing digital-finance ecosystem.

At Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, UOB’s head of enterprise AI, Alvin Eng, explained how the bank is moving from experimentation to production-grade AI systems through disciplined governance, lifecycle oversight and cross-functional accountability — a shift reflecting rising regulatory expectations.

As Hong Kong sharpens its digital asset regulation, Hex Trust is positioning itself as a key institutional infrastructure provider bridging traditional finance and blockchain. At Hong Kong FinTech Week, CEO Alessio Quaglini discussed how secure custody, regulatory clarity and technological convergence are reshaping digital finance.