APAC

Standard Chartered names ex-Citi banker as head of global securities

Stella Choe was most recently head of global network banking for APAC in Citi.

Standard Chartered names ex-Citi banker as head of global securities

Stella Choe was most recently head of global network banking for APAC in Citi.

Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2024 opens nominations for outstanding banks, finance companies

Financial institutions may send their entries to the Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards, and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards until 3 May 2024.

Here’s five big shifts that will shape corporate, investment banking in 2024

Shifting lending dynamics and regulations is changing the way they do business.

How 2024 will spark financial services innovation in Southeast Asia

The future belongs to firms who seize the potential of transformative technologies to shape the next generation of financial services.

It's the most wonderful time of the year for ABF!

Asian Banking & Finance will be back on 8 January 2024.

BPI, RBC merger approved

It will take effect on 1 January, with BPI as the surviving entity.

Make sure you don’t miss the 2024 Asian Banking & Finance Forum and Insurance Asia Forum in Ho Chi Minh

Learn innovative ideas that are shaping the future of the banking & finance and insurance industries, from the region’s top leaders and executives.

APAC consumers to spend more for travel, dining out in 2024: Mastercard

Consumers are expected to allocate a larger share of their wallets to discretionary spending.

Traditional finance and crypto can work hand-in-hand, says DigiFT CEO

DigiFTs CEO Henry Zhang advocates growth through collaborative innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance in finance.

JCB contactless payments now available in the UK

In 2024, JCB plans to enable contactless payments in the remaining 80% of UK Worldpay terminals.

Corporate bonds, liquid assets key to investment wins in 2024: Standard Chartered

The expected US recession next year will significantly impact how bonds perform.

APAC M&A down 18.8% 11M’23

The region saw a total of 13,151 deals in the eleven months to November.

JCB pilots central bank digital currency payment solution

The pilot aims to enable transfer of CBDC offline, and without the need to change POS terminals.

How banks can ensure customer safety in Gen AI adoption

Gen AI is expected to add up to US$340b in new value to banks. But obtaining a slice of this will not be an easy process.

Alipay+ daily transactions up 70% in H2

Partner wallets saw daily transaction volumes increased three-fold.

Alipay+ launches year-end sustainable travel campaign in Asia

Travelers will be rewarded for bringing their own toothbrushes, amongst others.

Asian Banking & Finance Forum 2024 returns to Bangkok on April 17 

The forum will also be held in Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.