Industry leaders convened at Finance Taiwan to discuss the future of digital finance, regional expansion strategies, and the integration of sustainability into financial practices

Walter de Oude, founder of Singlife, has launched Chocolate Finance, a platform aimed at optimising spare cash with competitive returns, user-friendly technology, simplicity, and security

UOB’s acquisition of Citigroup’s ASEAN banking franchise, encompassing 2.4 million customers, marked a major expansion. Leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships, UOB achieved seamless integration, cost savings, and strengthened its position in the regional banking sector.

Lawrence Chan, Group CEO of NETS discussed the company's new merchant solutions such as Soft Point-of-Sale (SoftPOS) and outlined key initiatives planned for the next 12 to 18 months to drive growth in cross-border digital payments across Southeast Asia.

The revamped mobile banking app, SC Mobile Next Gen, provides innovative features that address customer demands for intuitive navigation, streamlined functionality, and personalised financial management in an increasingly digital world

Caltech professor Yaser Abu-Mostafa shared his vision of artificial intelligence unlocking the secrets of DNA and transforming healthcare with Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker

Lichen Hung, O-Bank’s CIO, shared insights into the journey and motivations behind transforming a traditional banking institution into a leading digital-first bank.

At the BIS Innovation Summit 2024 in May, HKMA’s Eddie Yue and Chia Der Jiun from MAS highlighted the balance between AI innovation and regulatory frameworks, discussing financial stability, cyberthreats, and ethical AI deployment.

Holmes advocates for balancing financial innovation with resilience, emphasising regulatory sandboxes, AI's transformative role, and the need for adaptive legislation in global banking.

Speech by Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, at The Asian Banker Summit in Hong Kong on 23 May

Trinh Vinh Hien, chief technology and digital officer of Vietnam’s PVcomBank, and Ramki Ramakrishnan, managing director for Asia Pacific at Temenos, shared insights into the bank’s digital transformation.

Baiduri Bank is modernising its core banking capabilities by implementing Temenos Transact, paving the way for enhanced digital services, streamlined operations, and a superior customer experience.

Alvin Lee, CEO of Maybank Singapore, discussed the bank’s strategic initiatives, its role as a regional hub, and the importance of a value-driven approach to wealth management.

SEBI’s accolade underscores its commitment to market integrity and regulatory excellence, setting a benchmark in the Asia Pacific region.

Bank of Korea highlights its commitment to ensuring South Korea’s economic stability through proactive risk assessments and strengthened capital requirements.