editorial Mar 22 Blom Bank’s Chahwan receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement Award in the Middle East 2018 ... 2702
Interviews May 15 Union Bank of the Philippines makes serious investment into digital transformation ... 6031
Research Note Jan 01 Standard Chartered Asia Pacific leads push in bringing greater flexibility and mobility to its front-line ... 906
Research Note Jan 01 Will a digital platform accelerate inclusive consumer finance in the Philippines? ... 601
Post Event Report Nov 30 Emirates NBD named Best Transaction Bank in Middle East and Africa at The Asian Banker Middle East & Africa Risk and Transaction Awards 2018 For delivering twice the growth in deposits relative to the industry, and migrating 97% of its customer base to SMART business, Emirates NBD was recog... 5127
Interviews Jan 09 Grab grows financial inclusion and its payments impact across Southeast Asia Grab’s key objectives going forward include driving increased acceptance of e-wallets, adding more big brand names to the rewards programme, and dev... 23908
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
Research Note Dec 11 Banque Saudi Fransi, Commercial International Bank and Emirates NBD lead consumer rankings in the Middle East The inaugural BankQuality™ Consumer Survey and Rankings in the Middle East interviewed 3,000 customers in three key markets in the region on their e... 7098
AB500 Feb 02 Islamic banks' assets rose 13% Saudi Arabian Islamic banks continue to display strong financial performance. The growth of Islamic bank assets accelerated despite slowdown in profit... 29915
AB500 Jan 29 Saudi Arabian and Egyptian banks demonstrate capital strength as Middle Eastern and African peers reveal weakness amid heightened stress National Commercial Bank and Banque Misr emerged as the strongest bank by balance sheet in the Middle East and Africa respectively in 2020. Banks in S... 19025
Current Account Mar 04 Bank of Ayudhya partners Security Bank to tap Philippine consumer finance market Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is set to join Security Bank to infuse $62 million in fresh capital for the expansion of its consumer finance ... 6600
Research Note Aug 27 A comparison of licensing frameworks for digital banks in the Middle East The global financial industry has evolved as a result of the widespread digital transformation of traditional banks and the entrance of new digital ba... 15467
Interview Sep 10 AirCarbon’s Thomas McMahon: “Carbon trading is not borderless” AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) founder and CEO Thomas McMahon stressed the need for transparent pricing and a marketplace for all related industries to grow... 13019
Profile Apr 01 Mashreq’s Fernando Morillo: “About 92% of our core banking systems are in the cloud” Mashreq Bank’s group head of retail banking, Fernando Morillo, spoke with Emmanuel Daniel about leveraging cloud-based infrastructure to grow its co... 9400
Research Note May 26 Global Top 100 Digital-only Banks Ranking - No easy path to profitability WeBank of China, Ally Bank in the US, and the retail arm of ING Group, topped The Asian Banker's inaugural global ranking of leading digital banks. ... 46846
Research Note Jan 01 Global digital bank ranking: No easy path to profitability Despite early hits and misses, a second generation of digital-only banks have emerged since 2014 to cater to a mainly younger and mobile-native client... 1766
Co-published Jan 25 Ping An’s cloud-native technology accelerates digital transformation and Smart Bank implementation By the end of 2021, 28% of Ping An Bank’s applications, some 1,700, had been built based on a new cloud- native platform... 6531
Perspectives Mar 15 Starling’s Engine grows SaaS business with mobile-first platform Sam Everington, CEO of Engine, Starling Bank’s technology arm, discussed the advantages of the cloud-native and modular Software-as-a-Service bankin... 6747
Co-published Mar 28 Will digital banks disrupt industry with lower cost-to-serve? Even as new digital players offer cheaper ways to onboard customers, incumbent banks continue to hang their innovation and investment on antiquated ar... 6430
Co-published Jan 01 AmBank brings digital onboarding to small businesses Iswaraan Suppiah, AmBank’s group chief operating officer and Aaron Loo, managing director of retail banking, discuss the bank’s AmAccess Biz digit... 69
Co-published Nov 01 CIB and Huawei: Co-constructing digital infrastructure of the future Huawei’s digital solution reshapes CIB’s data infrastructure, enhancing data processing capabilities, strengthening security, diversifying managem... 2980
Co-published Jan 04 BRI’s Prioritas programme to expand reach into affluent banking space Bank Rakyat Indonesia is setting new benchmarks in the burgeoning affluent segment in the country with its BRI Prioritas programme, a robust suite of ... 4422
Obituary Feb 05 In memory of Wee Cho Yaw, chairman emeritus of UOB—embodied honour, enterprise, unity Wee, the respected honorary adviser of renowned Asian institution, United Overseas Bank, passed away at age 95 after a remarkable life in the industry... 4547
Trendwatch Feb 06 Banks will have to navigate new horizons in a changing world in 2024 The global banking industry faces a unique confluence of challenges and opportunities, shaped by evolving economic landscapes, technological innovatio... 4706
Excerpt Jan 17 RHB Bank enhances ecosystem collaborations and segment synergies Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and a... 1865
Excerpt Jan 23 CIMB’s strategic vision in digital banking and consumer engagement The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and practical, value-centric digital ... 2718
Excerpt Jan 25 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments with innovative solutions. Ba... 1758
Excerpt Jan 26 OCBC blends innovation with security to enhance consumer experience Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, discussed how OCBC ... 2510
Excerpt Feb 02 Trust Bank aims to become fourth largest retail bank in Singapore Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail bank. Backed by Standard Chartere... 2925
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
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
Datafiles Jan 01 Only 24% of banks have over 20% technology representation on boards Bank boards globally lack enough technology experts to influence strategy decisions, though North American banks are better at integrating such exper... 131
Interviews Aug 25 Art Outreach Singapore chairman Mae Anderson builds bridges between arts and community Mae Anderson, a lifelong advocate for the arts and visual literacy, has transformed Art Outreach Singapore into a pivotal force in the local arts scen... 2372
News Analysis Sep 13 Project Nexus to transform global payments, going live in 2026 Project Nexus, led by Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and supported by major regulators including the BNM, BSP, MAS, Bank of Thailand and Res... 7141
Interviews Oct 04 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability Commercial Bank of Qatar implements a strategic sustainability framework and drives digital innovation for a more sustainable future.... 2315
Interviews Oct 11 Doha Bank's strategic transformation and digital innovation Under new leadership, Doha Bank is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on digital innovation, customer experience, and environmental, s... 2660
Interviews Sep 25 QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ... 2602
News Analysis Jan 01 Unpublish Project Nexus to transform global payments, going live in 2026 Project Nexus, led by Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and supported by major regulators including the BNM, BSP, MAS, Bank of Thailand and Res... 2352
Profile Sep 27 A philanthropic powerhouse shaping the United Arab Emirates’ future Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, a trailblazer in the business world and a passionate philanthropist, has spent decades shaping both the commercial and charitab... 1776
Interviews Jan 01 Unpublish QIB integrates digital innovation and sustainability QIB seeks to pioneer the integration of digital innovation and sustainability into its operations. ... 772
Interviews Jan 01 Commercial Bank of Qatar’s strategic approach to innovation and sustainability Commercial Bank of Qatar implements a strategic sustainability framework and drives digital innovation for a more sustainable future. ... 761
Interviews Oct 11 Deutsche Bank’s ESG strategy advances sustainable supply chains and financial innovation Kamran Khan, Head of ESG for APAC & MEA at Deutsche Bank, discussed the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the... 3380
Opinions Oct 19 Why South Asia and SEA will lead the future of fintech lending South Asia and Southeast Asia are poised to dominate fintech lending, driven by unique growth factors and supportive ecosystems.... 1687
Interviews Jan 01 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... 1106
Interviews Jan 01 unpublish Doha Bank's strategic transformation and digital innovation Under new leadership, Doha Bank is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on digital innovation, customer experience, and environmental, s... 850
Interviews Oct 16 Buna poised to transform cross-border payments in the Arab region and beyond Buna, launched by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), is reshaping cross-border payments by enhancing financial inclusion, reducing inefficiencies, and fost... 2239
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 925
Profile Oct 25 Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, the tycoon behind Malaysia’s infrastructure and philanthropy Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, a self-made billionaire, has long been a central figure in Malaysia’s business landscape. ... 8053
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
News Analysis Nov 07 Cross-border payments in the Middle East become more inclusive Cross-border payments in the Middle East are becoming more streamlined, inclusive, and with better compliance in response to increased trade, investme... 2266
Analysis Nov 12 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... 1638
Profile Dec 07 Samuel Yin, Taiwan’s business tycoon with a vision for social good Samuel Yin, the founder of Taiwan’s Ruentex Group, is not just a business tycoon but also one of the island’s most influential philanthropists.... 874
Feature Dec 20 Scaling asset tokenisation and DLT in finance Asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology are reshaping finance by bridging traditional and digital markets. From Europe, Hong Kong, Singap... 2131
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
Interviews Jan 15 Deutsche Bank targets Asia Pacific’s growing e-commerce payments market Rachel Whelan, head of corporate cash management for APAC and MEA, and global head of payments and transactional foreign exchange, and Oliver von Quad... 2102
Roundtable Jan 01 Navigating economic headwinds and accelerating transformation in 2025 As the global banking industry braces for a challenging 2025, it faces economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions, trade realignments, and the push for... 112
Economic Outlook Jan 30 Japan and advanced Asia Pacific economies seek growth through regional expansion and digital transformation As 2025 approaches, the banking sector in Japan is navigating a period of economic stagnation and transformation. ... 1239
Economic Outlook Jan 30 Emerging European economies navigate recovery and integration Emerging European economies tackle debt, inflation and digital transformation.... 1023
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 37326
Sibos Round Up Oct 21 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC On the first day of Sibos 2024 in Beijing, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), showcased its commitment to facilitate cross-border transactions between th... 37326
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
Datafiles Jan 01 Only 24% of banks have over 20% technology representation on boards Bank boards globally lack enough technology experts to influence strategy decisions, though North American banks are better at integrating such exper... 36651
Datafiles Jan 01 Half of the world’s top 10 banks by net profit are based in China 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, narro... 57
Research Note Jan 01 Middle Eastern Islamic banks excel over Asian counterparts in scale and profitability Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia display exceptional financial strength, with Al Rajhi Bank maintaining its position as the largest and strongest Islamic... 562
Datafiles Feb 04 Half of the world’s top 10 banks by net profit are based in China 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, narro... 963
Interview Sep 11 UnionBank’s Aguda: “The 50 million customers and 1 million SMEs aspiration is now a hard target” In this Digital Reinvention Dialogue, the chief technology and transformation officer of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), Henry Aguda, share... 8657
Research Note Sep 14 UOB Singapore’s retail business yields strong performance as it expands digital customer engagement United Overseas Bank (UOB) increased retail banking income contribution by 15% as the financial industry grapples with digital advancement. The bank l... 15607
Sibos Round Up Jan 18 WadzPay's Parv Aggarwal: “We allow anyone to pay for anything with anything” Parv Aggarwal, head of partnerships at WadzPay, talks about the company's mission to integrate payments between the physical currency world and the me... 4718
Co-published Apr 28 AmBank brings digital onboarding to small businesses Iswaraan Suppiah, AmBank’s group chief operating officer and Aaron Loo, managing director of retail banking, discuss the bank’s AmAccess Biz digit... 10428
Interviews Feb 09 Emirates NBD's Bold Digital Transformation: Redefining Banking for the Digital Age Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer, outlines the bank's ambitious journey - from revamping its core infrastructure to cloud-native solutions ... 3509
Interviews Jan 01 GitHub’s Thomas Dohmke: “We have a zero-trust strategy” Thomas Dohmke, GitHub’s CEO, discusses the platform's adoption of modern software practices, stressing cultural shifts within developer teams. GitH... 742
Interviews May 15 Raja Teh Maimunah: "AEON Bank blends heritage with Shariah-compliant innovation" As Malaysia embraces digital finance, AEON Bank's Raja Teh Maimunah, discusses the heritage and strategies shaping the nation’s first Shariah-compli... 3083
Interviews Nov 13 HSBC and Dandelion partnership elevates speed, transparency and cost-efficiency in cross-border payments In an interview at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, HSBC’s Nadeesha Senaratne and Dandelion’s Deepan Dagur, discussed their partnership’s ro... 15168
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
Interviews Jan 02 Boost Bank's CEO on bridging financial gaps in Malaysia Fozia Amanulla discusses Boost Bank's unique approach to digital banking and its commitment to serving underserved communities.... 2225
Interviews Feb 24 SCB’s Mary Huen embodies visionary leadership in transforming times Standard Chartered Bank’s Mary Huen shared her strategic vision for driving growth, fostering innovation and navigating challenges in one of the wor... 1402
