Speech Nov 15 BSP’s Ala: “Revising Islamic banking framework to bridge the underserved market in the Philippines” Arifa Ala, managing director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, talks about the provisions of the new Islamic banking law in the Philippines and how ... 7352
Current Account Apr 26 Archegos collapse: Perils that lurk beneath an unsupervised family office The multi-billion dollar losses announced by Credit Suisse and potentially more from other global banks in the Archegos collapse are clear signs that ... 20020
Trendwatch Jan 01 PermataBank’s Salimin: “Banks were pushed over the technology edge” In this interview, Abdy D. Salimin, chief information officer (CIO) and the director of technology and operations at PermataBank... 269
Speech Nov 18 MAS’ Menon: “Open crypto networks are not at the stage to meet high standards of governance, security and resilience” Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore speaks during the Singapore FinTech Festival 2021 on the future of money, finance... 28440
Panel discussion Aug 23 Digital money changes everything Financial industry leaders and decision-makers assess the banking and financial regulatory landscape over the course of digitalisation, fintech innova... 4964
Panel discussion Aug 24 Cloud migration— Pandora’s box of data, culture and core replacement The cloud was the main topic of discussion at a tech roundtable, with leaders in digital innovation describing their experiences in core migration, ch... 4323
Research Note Nov 01 Hong Kong’s roadmap to promote fintech adoption HKMA’s Fintech Promotion Roadmap developed with industry stakeholders aims to drive fintech adoption and spark discussions among banks and fintech c... 14200
Risk Management Jan 22 Can Singapore’s banks keep up with money laundering tactics? The island’s strong reputation for financial integrity is under scrutiny due to recent money laundering cases, highlighting the need for more robust... 3723
TAB-Fintech Feb 06 Global financial institutions propel blockchain innovation under Project Guardian Banks aim to integrate blockchain into mainstream finance for digital assets, emphasising institutional-grade standards, interoperability, and collabo... 20233
Excerpt Feb 20 NBK sets strategic blueprint for a digital future Deema Shaath, Head of Consumer Banking Digital Strategy at the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), outlines the bank's innovative digitisation strategy. Sh... 2365
Excerpt Feb 22 The future of finance and innovation in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia Banque Saudi Fransi leaders Millaniyage Nuwan Perera and Ali Najim Alkhamis stressed Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives toward economic diversificat... 3433
Current Account Apr 03 Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Surging past $1.3 trillion, the cryptocurrency marks a significant milestone, with some enthusiasts predicting a potential $56 trillion cap by 2034... 23627
Opinions Apr 12 How regulators can combat greenwashing and greenhushing for more honest ESG financing As sustainable finance grows, global governments and stakeholders employ AI and regulations to tackle greenwashing and greenhushing, promoting transpa... 5174
News Analysis Apr 26 DBP and LandBank merger scrapped Opting against merging DBP and LandBank emphasises their distinct roles and the importance of individual development for comprehensive economic growth... 5999
Feature May 20 Rise of digital assets and tokenisation Now a formidable force in the finance sector, digital assets and tokenisation offer unprecedented opportunities through innovative technologies that e... 9777
Research Note Jan 01 UNPUBLISHED Rapid developments in institutional crypto in recent months Financial institutions are swiftly adopting blockchain and cryptocurrencies, catalysing regulatory discussions and heralding a significant shift in th... 123
Interviews Aug 12 Perbanas’ Anika Faisal discusses Indonesia's digital banking evolution Perbanas secretary general, Anika Faisal, highlighted the challenges and opportunities of digital banking in Indonesia, emphasising financial stabilit... 2389
Current Account Jan 01 Unpublished Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Surging past $1.3 trillion, the cryptocurrency marks a significant milestone, with some enthusiasts predicting a potential $56 trillion cap by 2034... 12299
Interviews Oct 15 Woori Bank private banking balances personalised wealth management and strategic growth Woori Bank seeks to distinguish itself in South Korea’s highly competitive private banking sector with its Two Chairs brand, that focuses on persona... 5851
News Analysis Nov 08 Open banking drives financial innovation in the Middle East Open banking is transforming the Middle East financial landscape, with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading through innov... 2449
Interviews Dec 10 Exploring opportunities for Chinese enterprises in Latin America’s promising markets Panel discussion explores strategic investment opportunities in Latin American markets for Chinese enterprises, focusing on navigating complexities in... 1142
Co-published Dec 31 Cathay United Bank wins record number of awards in 2024 Cathay United Bank has been recognised with nearly 90 awards as of November 2024, underscoring its achievements in areas such as wealth management, d... 1672
Opinions Jan 04 Banks-fintech collaboration a must for accelerating cross-border payments Cross-border payments in the Asia Pacific region are being transformed, driven by both industry action and regulatory initiatives responding to evolvi... 2042
Opinions Jan 04 Bridging two worlds: Why stablecoins can be the missing link Stablecoins bridge traditional banking and digital assets, enhancing cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and global trade while requiring robu... 1525
Banking Outlook Jan 31 Global banking sector at a crossroads amid economic headwinds and accelerating transformation Banks across advanced and emerging markets navigate economic realignment, regulatory evolution and digital disruption.... 1500
TABLive Dec 16 AximSL’s Tsigutkin: “Blockchain will probably accelerate regulation rather than make it go away” ... 5251
Sibos Round Up Sep 09 Ripple’s Gupta: “Emerging markets tend to be our focus” Navin Gupta, Ripple’s managing director for South Asia and MENA, discusses why emerging markets are ripe for opportunities in the payments sector, t... 5789
Speeches and Presentations Oct 26 Creating a roadmap for future digital banking strategies This is a workshop presentation by Emmanuel Daniel at the MPC Digital Commerce Event 2021 on 18 August 2021.... 11417
Sibos Round Up Dec 02 In conversation with StanChart's David Whiteing on technology, innovation, regulatory compliance and operational resilience David Whiteing, chief operating officer at Standard Chartered, discusses the bank’s digital transformation, its various digital platforms and partne... 25591
Panel Discussion Jul 12 Barney Frank: Regulators unaware of risk of Signature Bank’s imminent failure Signature Bank’s collapse highlights the need for reforms to address liquidity, regulate cryptocurrencies, and protect depositor interests... 3422
Interviews Jul 17 BCS leverages AWS cloud solution for cross-border real-time payments Cloud-based infrastructure plays a crucial role in enabling digital cross-border instant payment systems between Singapore and India... 9706
Speech Jul 24 NatWest’s Howard Davies: “The rise of neobanks, fintechs and AI challenges traditional banking” Howard Davies, chairman of National Westminster Group, delivered an insightful speech at The Asian Banker Future of Finance Summit held in Bangkok, Th... 3876
Interviews Oct 26 Techcombank’s Jens Lottner: “Our two new buildings merge traditions with a digital future” CEO Jens Lottner shared Techcombank’s innovative approach and vision following the opening of its headquarters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Viet... 6046
Interviews Jan 01 KAF Investment Bank powers up digital bank with Temenos Malaysia’s KAF Investment Bank partnered with software provider Temenos to build its new digital platform and revolutionise Islamic banking for a ne... 390
Interviews Feb 20 Brankas' Mike Dickinson: “Our vision is to make modern financial services available to everyone” Mike Dickinson, COO and CPO of Brankas, emphasised the critical importance of consent and authentication in secure data exchange, highlighting the com... 1339
Interviews Nov 30 Nium’s Gandhi: “We are trying to change how payments work” Nium co-founder and COO Pratik Gandhi discussed the company’s global real-time payments expansion. Since acquiring its Australian licence seven year... 1942
sponsored Apr 24 AWS Leadership Conversations: Spotlight on Singapore The financial services industry (FSI) is a cornerstone of ASEAN’s economy and in this FSI Leadership Conversation Series, we speak to the region’s... 5340
Interviews Apr 29 Sean Kiernan on blockchain: “Crypto bridges real-world capital needs” Banking innovator Sean Kiernan from Greengage discussed how they use crypto-collateralised loans to help SMEs, stressing the importance of partnership... 2990
Speech Jun 18 BOK recognised for ensuring Korea’s financial system stability Bank of Korea highlights its commitment to ensuring South Korea’s economic stability through proactive risk assessments and strengthened capital req... 1333
Interviews Sep 10 CHID Bank modernises for Myanmar’s regulatory shift Soe Sandar Aung, head of core and digital banking at CHID Bank, discussed how the bank is updating its operations to meet new regulatory demands, focu... 2610
Speeches and Presentations Sep 13 Indonesia charts path for financial sector deepening and resilience with Vision 2045 At The Asian Banker Finance Indonesia 2024, co-hosted with PERBANAS, Indonesian financial leaders outlined the ambitious Vision 2045.... 2140
Interviews Sep 30 Marketnode’s ambition to transform capital markets through blockchain Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, is driving the transformation of capital markets using blockchain technology, with a focus on overcoming regulatory c... 2858
Site Visits Oct 17 China's AI innovation explores the intersection of finance, technology and regulation Day 1 of The Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024 provided delegates with an in-depth view of China’s advances in fintech, platform... 1515
Site Visits Jan 01 UnpUbChina's AI innovation explores the intersection of finance, technology and regulation Day 1 of The Banking Academy Beijing AI Innovation Study Tour 2024 provided delegates with an in-depth view of China’s advances in fintech, platform... 387
TABLive Oct 21 Bank of America drives innovation in Asia Pacific payments and liquidity solutions At Sibos 2024, Winnie Chen, head of Asia Pacific global payment solutions at Bank of America (BofA), discussed the bank’s strategic priorities in th... 1737
TABLive Oct 23 How is Broadridge helping FIs balance digital innovation and operational resilience with AI As financial institutions become increasingly interconnected, ensuring digital operational resilience while embracing artificial intelligence (AI) inn... 1139
Interviews Nov 08 Singapore’s central bank establishes network to drive global fintech innovation The Global Finance & Technology Network was unveiled by chairman Ravi Menon at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. The network promotes collaboration... 1730
Interviews Nov 29 Paxos drives institutional stablecoin adoption with scalable solutions and ecosystems Ronak Daya, head of product at Paxos, explained how its latest stablecoin, the Global Dollar, and the Global Dollar Network aim to drive institutional... 2173
Interviews Nov 11 Euroclear investment poised to drive Marketnode’s expansion in digital asset distribution Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, shares insights into Euroclear’s strategic investment, MAS’s support for asset tokenisation, and how Marketnode’... 1959
Interviews Nov 13 EMURGO’s Nikhil Joshi on institutional adoption, asset tokenisation, and Asia’s digital asset leadership Nikhil Joshi, COO of EMURGO, shares insights on how digital assets are evolving into mainstream finance, the pivotal role of asset tokenisation, and A... 1562
Interviews Nov 16 JP Morgan’s Kinexys scales blockchain for the future of finance Following the rebranding of Onyx to Kinexys, JP Morgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy to enhance asset tokenisation and distributed ledger te... 2337
Interviews Nov 26 Fenergo harnesses automation and artificial intelligence to strengthen compliance Cengiz Kiamil, managing director in Asia Pacific for Fenergo, a regulatory compliance solutions platform, discusses how the company leverages automati... 1662
Interviews Nov 26 Sygnum sees acceleration in institutional digital asset adoption amid regulatory and infrastructural advancements Mathias Imbach, co-founder and Group CEO of Sygnum, outlines the company’s mission to become the most trusted digital asset institution, and the nex... 1767
Site Visits Feb 18 Advancing frontiers in fintech, AI, robotics and space exploration On Day 1, the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 opened with a welcome from tour hosts Foo Boon Ping, president and managing editor of The Asian Banker,... 438
Site Visits Feb 19 Strategic investments drive customer-centric digital finance The second day of the Japan Innovation Study Tour 2025 provided an in-depth look at how Japan’s financial institutions are leveraging technology, st... 723
Site Visits Feb 20 Exploring fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital innovation Day 3 of the Japan Innovation Study Tour delved into the convergence of fintech regulation, sustainability, wearables and corporate venture capital in... 710
Interviews Mar 04 TPBank accelerates growth through digital banking, AI and social banking initiatives Hoai Nam (James) Tran, head of digital banking at TPBank, discussed the bank’s digital- first strategy, social banking initiatives, the adoption of ... 1044
Interviews Mar 06 Revolut expands in Singapore and Southeast Asia with wealth and multi-currency services Revolut is expanding beyond its roots in foreign exchange and payments to become a broader financial services provider. With a new robo-advisory servi... 1150
