Interviews Jan 01 A ‘phygital’ approach and innovative digital solutions power HDFC Bank’s branch banking Arvind Vohra, country head of retail branch banking at HDFC Bank explained how the bank’s service-first culture and analytics-led value proposition ... 7188
Sibos Round Up Jan 01 Contour’s Wagner: “Technology must address existing problem first before introducing new features” Carl Wagner, chairman and CEO at Contour, a digital finance trade network, shares that it’s not so much the technology but value-propositions levera... 1846
Interviews Jan 01 Standard Bank’s Mkhwanazi: “The winners will be clients at the end of it” Crosby Mkhwanazi, group head, transactional products & services, wholesale clients, Standard Bank, speaks on cross border payments, remittances and mo... 2638
Analysis Jan 01 How instant payment systems are redefining correspondent banking in Asia Pacific The proliferation of instant payment systems, along with the rising demand for real-time, transparent cross-border payments, is compelling corresponde... 1637
Interviews Jan 01 Barclays bolsters institutional payment processing in APAC with $1B infrastructure investments Barclays' $1 billion investment in global payment infrastructure aims to expand client access to local instant payment systems while enhancing cost-ef... 3985
Interviews Jan 01 HSBC revamps trade finance with strategic collaborations and client-centric solutions In response to shifting global trade patterns, HSBC is refocusing its efforts through its newly rebranded Global Trade Solutions. It is embracing dat... 3335
Research Note Mar 13 Middle East transaction banks moving into non-oil sectors as GCC economies diversify Transaction banks in the Middle East are expanding services in non-oil businesses with high growth potential, in line with economic diversification, a... 3290
Research Note Jan 01 Global trade finance gap sparks industry-wide collaboration and innovation Trade finance is gradually digitalising amid evolving e-commerce models, driven by technology and sustainability; the $2.5 trillion global trade finan... 1346
Research Notes Jan 01 Global network support underpins collaborative finance TABInsights’ Financial Institutions Satisfaction Survey reveals global network support as the key force in driving the future of collaboration in tr... 978
Research Note Jan 01 BoA, UOB and Deutsche Bank lead in transaction banking customer experience BoA, UOB and Deutsche Bank are the winning transaction banks in Asia Pacific in The Asian Banker Best Transaction Bank Rankings 2023, with leading pos... 1508
Co-published Jan 01 Standard Chartered tackles supply chain adversities through partnerships and technology As corporates diversify their supply chain sourcing, there is a rapid shift in how banks are meeting their procurement and financing needs through inn... 5107
Sibos Round Up Jan 01 Modernising payment infrastructure as digital volumes surge Against a backdrop of legacy technology challenges and surging real-time payment volumes, the pressure for the industry to collectively upgrade the ex... 4381
Perspectives Jan 01 Supply chain outlook in 2022 dims by higher shipping prices and dwell times As escalating shipping freight costs and geo-political developments disrupt supply chains in 2022, companies are increasing their share of local sourc... 940
Perspectives Jan 01 Would rate hike necessarily widen NIM? With market participants anticipating a hike in rates soon, will the good old days of wider NIMs come back? Not necessarily as maturity of assets/loan... 5108
Current Account Jan 01 Russia-Ukraine crisis exacerbates supply chain disruption As the West announces sanctions over Russia’s actions in Ukraine, global supply chains, particularly related to energy and commodities from the coun... 23040
Research Note Jan 01 SWIFT ban on Russia could be disastrous for European and global banks The prospect of a ban on Russia from SWIFT becomes ever likely as its attack on Ukraine escalates. However, the impact of such an outcome will not onl... 4316
Perspectives Jan 01 Banks face escalating battle in fight against digital fraud With the proliferation of digital frauds in consumer and corporate banking, innovative mechanisms beyond bolstering the security of digital banking ar... 9104
Research Note Mar 13 ISO 20022 strives for 100% STP As global banks move towards ISO 20022 readiness by the end of 2022, it is important to understand the impact that the adoption of the new standard wi... 19485
