Roundtable
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Senior banking and payments leaders in Hong Kong gathered at a roundtable discussion to examine how the financial services industry can navigate the new…
     
Conference
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At the Temenos Regional Forum Asia Pacific in Manila, Chi Li’s keynote and a panel discussion with Frankie Wai, Foo Boon Ping and Neil Tan examined how…
     
Symposium
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The Japan Banking Innovation Conference 2025, held at The Westin Tokyo, convened over a hundred senior banking executives, fintech leaders, policymakers…
     
Interviews
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Qin Jizhang, chairman of Bank of Jilin since May 2023, has rebuilt the bank’s balance sheet and set a new direction pivoting from corporate lending to…
     
Datafiles
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Chinese banks dominate the world’s top 10 banks by net profit, but their profit growth lagged behind US and UK banks, mainly due to rate cuts, narrowing…
     
Research Note
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Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia display exceptional financial strength, with Al Rajhi Bank maintaining its position as the largest and strongest Islamic…
     
Research Note
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The Global RMB Internationalisation Survey 2024 reveals that usage in cross-border trade has surged, accounting for over half of China’s cross-border payments.…
     
Trendwatch
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The economic rivalry between the United States (US) and China will continue to influence the global banking industry in 2025, with significant implications…
     
Banking Outlook
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Banks across advanced and emerging markets navigate economic realignment, regulatory evolution and digital disruption.
     
Economic Outlook
Despite economic challenges, Sub-Saharan Africa shows improvement, but poverty, debt and poor infrastructure hinder growth.
     
Economic Outlook
The IMF cut its 2024 growth forecast for the Middle East and Central Asia region, due to geopolitical tensions, conflicts and climate-related risks.
     
Economic Outlook
The banking sectors in the US and Canada are bracing for a year of economic moderation, regulatory shifts and evolving consumer behaviour.
     
Economic Outlook
The banking sectors in Europe and the UK are approaching 2025 with a cautious sense of optimism, buoyed by stabilising inflation and modest economic recovery.
     
Economic Outlook
As 2025 approaches, the banking sector in Japan is navigating a period of economic stagnation and transformation.
     
Economic Outlook
Economic expansion in the region likely eased in 2024, due to the downturn in China’s property sector and India’s slowdown.
     
Economic Outlook
Emerging European economies tackle debt, inflation and digital transformation.
     
Economic Outlook
Caribbean nations focus on financial inclusion, climate resilience and economic growth.
     
Speech
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At FirstBank Fintech 6.0 Summit 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria in November, Emmanuel Daniel discussed the transformative impact of decentralised finance (DeFi)…
     
Feature
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Corporate treasurers and chief financial officers from multinational corporations and large enterprises share their outlook on the global and regional…
     
Interviews
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TAIB is looking to redefine financial services in Brunei through its customer-focused, Shariah-compliant, and technology-driven solutions.
     
Interviews
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Baiduri Bank CEO Ti Eng Hui shared how innovation, resilience and community engagement have driven the bank’s growth as it celebrates 30 years of empowering…
     
Interviews
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong’s Stephen Man, Alson Ho and Mona Sengupta discussed the bank’s ongoing journey of innovation across deposits and wealth management,…
     
Panel Discussion
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As the global banking industry braces for a challenging 2025, it faces economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions, trade realignments, and the push for…
     
Interviews
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Rachel Whelan, head of corporate cash management for APAC and MEA, and global head of payments and transactional foreign exchange, and Oliver von Quadt,…
     
Interviews
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Chan Yam Ki, vice president of strategy and policy at Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, emphasised how proactive regulatory…
     
Interviews
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Nguyen Thi Quynh Giao, head of retail banking at BIDV, explained how the bank is driving growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, focusing…
     
Opinions
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Cross-border payments in the Asia Pacific region are being transformed, driven by both industry action and regulatory initiatives responding to evolving…
     
Opinions
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Stablecoins bridge traditional banking and digital assets, enhancing cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and global trade while requiring robust…
     
Interviews
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Fozia Amanulla discusses Boost Bank's unique approach to digital banking and its commitment to serving underserved communities.
     
Interviews
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Siew Chan Cheong, group chief strategy and transformation officer at Maybank, discussed how the bank leverages digital innovation and strategic partnerships…
     
Co-published
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Cathay United Bank has been recognised with nearly 90 awards as of November 2024, underscoring its achievements in areas such as wealth management, digital…
     
Datafiles
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The Middle East and Africa lead in bank profitability, benefiting from considerable non-interest-bearing deposits and elevated oil prices in the Middle…
     
Feature
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Asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology are reshaping finance by bridging traditional and digital markets. From Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore…
     
Interviews
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Gurdip Singh Sidhu, CEO of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank, shared his vision of operational resilience, digital transformation and sustainability, focusing…
     
Speeches and Presentations
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In his keynote at FinanceMalta Annual Conference 2024, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, discussed how global financial centres can shape…
     
Co-published
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Bank of Jiangsu implements a next-generation enterprise-level database system for real-time data processing, enhancing operational efficiency, innovation,…
     
Interviews
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CTBC Bank aims to redefine retail banking by leveraging generative artificial intelligence, championing sustainability, and tailoring services to diverse…
     
Interviews
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In the panel discussion, “Leveraging opportunities in Latin American markets for strategic investment and capital management,” on how financial services…
     
Rankings
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Vietcombank was recognised as the Strongest Bank in Vietnam as part of the World’s 1000 Strongest Banks ranking. This ranking evaluates the largest 1000…
     
Interviews
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Damith Pallewatte, managing director/CEO of HNB, has charted a bold and ambitious course for the institution. Under his leadership, HNB is embracing digital…
     
Interviews
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Ranil Dissanayake, Deputy General Manager of Branch Credit, and Chaminda Senewiratne, Head of Digital Banking Channels at Seylan Bank, shared insights…
     
Interviews
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Global financial leaders gathered at Sibos 2024 in Beijing to discuss the future of payments, compliance and inclusion. From ISO 20022 to artificial intelligence,…
     
Interviews
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At Sibos 2024, discussions within the financial technology solution community focused on the adoption of ISO 20022, the growing integration of AI and ML…
     
Interviews
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Ronak Daya, head of product at Paxos, explained how its latest stablecoin, the Global Dollar, and the Global Dollar Network aim to drive institutional…
     
Interviews
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In an exclusive interview, Kim Sung-Tae, Chairman and CEO of the Industrial Bank of Korea, shared insights into the bank’s Value Finance strategy, which…
     
Interviews
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Mathias Imbach, co-founder and Group CEO of Sygnum, outlines the company’s mission to become the most trusted digital asset institution, and the next steps…
     
Interviews
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Cengiz Kiamil, managing director in Asia Pacific for Fenergo, a regulatory compliance solutions platform, discusses how the company leverages automation,…
     
Research Note
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Banks in Asia’s mature markets beat rising costs, deteriorating credit quality and higher interest rates, focusing on digital experiences, GenAI, green…
     
Interviews
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In a conversation with The Asian Banker founder Emmanuel Daniel, “Burnt Banksy”, who in 2021 set aflame a Banksy piece after tokenising it, discussed the…
     
Interviews
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Canadia Bank, under CEO Raymond Sia, is navigating Cambodia’s evolving financial landscape with a focus on stability, digital transformation and community-driven…