Current Account
Despite economic challenges and shifting consumer trends, China's Double 11 sales surged, placing Pinduoduo as a formidable contender in the fiercely competitive…
Interviews
The bank’s CEO shared insights into its investment in talent, innovation, and sustainability, emphasising his commitment to organisational resilience and…
Research Note
Four banks in Bangladesh on the TABInsights Bank Watch List reported an average gross NPL ratio of 17.8% in FY2022, while Indian banks demonstrated improved…
Research Note
In 2023, China’s domestic systemically important banks grew to 20, led by China Merchants Bank in the TAB Global 1000 World’s Strongest Banks 2023 ranking,…
Interviews
Alex Manson and Kelvin Tan of audax discuss how the company enables banks to efficiently modernise technology infrastructure through a core banking agnostic…
Opinions
Hong Kong's emergence as a fintech hub is attributed to its tech-savvy populace, robust funding mechanisms, and sound business infrastructure
Research Note
HKMA’s Fintech Promotion Roadmap developed with industry stakeholders aims to drive fintech adoption and spark discussions among banks and fintech companies…
Co-published
Huawei’s digital solution reshapes CIB’s data infrastructure, enhancing data processing capabilities, strengthening security, diversifying management services,…
Interviews
CEO Jens Lottner shared Techcombank’s innovative approach and vision following the opening of its headquarters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
Post Event Report
At Finance Malaysia 2023, senior executives in financial services discussed digital transformation and sustainable innovation in line with the Financial…
Post Event Report
The central bank’s Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap is driving the Philippines towards a cashless society, with digital banks, super apps, and cloud…
Sibos Round Up
A roundup of key insights from Sibos 2023, Swift’s annual conference held in September in Toronto, Canada, that brought together industry leaders to explore…
Research Note
Hong Kong consumers voted Citibank as the Most Recommended Retail Bank with a BankQuality™ Score of 19%, Airstar Bank as the Most Recommended Digital-Only…
Speech
Speech by Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), at the meeting on banking supervision of the Association of…
Research Note
Even as regulators become more stringent, the financial industry continues to grapple with cyber attacks and fraud, according to experts who shared their…
Profile
Aaron Loo, Managing Director Retail Banking at AmBank Group shares how the bank is coping with increased competition for deposits by adding value to traditional…
Research Note
Despite economic headwinds, banks leveraged advanced technologies and a customer-centric approaches to drive balanced growth, with customer engagement,…
Research Note
Thirty-seven banks held assets surpassing $1 trillion, distributed among 16 in Asia Pacific, 13 in Europe, and eight in North America, representing 51%…
Sibos Round Up
Key takeaways from Sibos 2023: highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing cross-border payment challenges, reducing transaction friction…
Research Note
Investors’ risk appetite and fondness for fintechs have cooled, leading to a 42% drop in global funding and 57% drop in APAC funding in the first half…
Interviews
With an extensive background in the trade finance and transaction banking industry with institutions such as Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and Citi, CEO Vikram…
Current Account
The banking industry is using AI and data strategies to meet customer preferences focusing on digital culture, secure operations, and partnerships to overcome…
Interviews
Clients are embracing digital tools and HSBC's innovative financial solutions to adapt to evolving consumer behavior, technology disruptions, ESG transitions,…
Interviews
Shekhar Bhandari, Kotak Mahindra Bank's president of global transaction banking, highlighted three major themes from Sibos 2023, focusing on the importance…
Sibos Round Up
The opening plenary at Sibos 2023 in Toronto featured insights from Swift's leadership on key financial industry trends, including AI, tokenisation, CBDCs,…
Research Note
Taiwanese consumers voted E.Sun Bank as the Most Recommended Retail Bank, giving it a 13% BankQuality™ Score. CTBC Bank emerged as the Most Selected Main…
Excerpts
Rahul Rasal, head of retail banking at Security Bank, is driving the bank's growth in retail banking and its transition to a digital, open-banking future,…
Opinions
Digital currencies are revolutionising global finance and erasing borders, and while DeFi and the creator economy drive privacy-focused systems independent…
Interviews
Chris Holmes, UK’s leading advocate for technology and innovation, and committee member on the groundbreaking Electronic Trade Documents Act that came…
Opinions
Business and legacy families as well affluent individuals face a plethora of transition scenarios where meticulous planning, adaptability, and communication…
Excerpts
Digital bank LINE BK is diversifying into wealth management and SME lending to strengthen its position as a holistic financial service provider
Excerpts
Standard Chartered Ghana adopted a new business strategy to improve customer service and promote digital platform usage
Research Notes
DBS’s Gupta is the highest-paid bank CEO in Asia Pacific, while Public Bank CEO Tay received the highest compensation as a percentage of net profit, with…
Interviews
In this interview, Wee Ee Cheong, deputy chairman and CEO of United Overseas Bank, a leading Singapore bank with a major presence in ASEAN, shares insights…
Interviews
New Development Bank’s Leslie Maasdorp discussed how the nascent multilateral bank is bridging the gap in infrastructure financing in emerging economies
Speeches and Presentations
The metaverse, once the stuff of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a reality with profound implications for the financial services industry and other…
Research Notes
TABInsights’ Financial Institutions Satisfaction Survey reveals global network support as the key force in driving the future of collaboration in transaction…
Interview
Arun Kini, managing director for payments in Asia Pacific at Finastra discussed the evolving landscape of instant payments in Asia Pacific. He highlighted…
Interview
Kai Fehr, the global head of trade and working capital at Standard Chartered Bank, discussed the recent launch of the bank's sustainable trade loan product.…
Sibos
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