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Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era

Imagine a future where your bank is not just a financial institution but a sentient, adaptive entity that anticipates your every financial need before you even realise it. 
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Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era

Imagine a future where your bank is not just a financial institution but a sentient, adaptive entity that anticipates your every financial need before you even realise it. 
23 minutes ago

Navigating the Future: Banking Supervision and Risk Management in Asia in 2025

Global conflicts, climate risk disclosures, and AI influence will shape Asia's financial sector over the next 12 months.

Fighting Back: How the Philippines is Addressing the Surge in Fraud

Institutions must adopt innovative solutions and foster global collaboration in fraud management practices.

Embracing Change and Capturing Opportunities with Insights from Leading Chinese Banks

Banking Reimagined: Embracing Change and Capturing Opportunities with Insights from Leading Chinese Banks.

Southeast Asia’s digital banks – the road from good to great

Experts from McKinsey share five principles digital banks need to practice.

Reshaping fraud detection in Asian finance with knowledge graphs

Financial fraud has evolved into a sophisticated threat, growing in both scale and economic impact.

Why is willful default a growing threat to Bangladesh’s financial stability?

Bangladesh must implement stronger governance measures across its financial institutions.

Mobile Wallets are Southeast Asia’s Pathway to Financial Inclusion

As Southeast Asia’s economies are becoming increasingly interconnected, there are plenty of opportunities for global firms to make cross-border payments seamless.

Breaking barriers: Building the future of cross border payments in Southeast Asia

Global value of cross-border payments is expected to reach $250t by 2027.

AI Governance: Navigating the Balance Between Innovation and Ethics

As AI becomes prevalent in various spheres of business, the need for governance around it becomes critical.

The Evolution of Financial Advisors: Embracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Client Value

Financial advisors are expected to offer more than just advice, opening up new opportunities in this space.

Lack of Diversification and No Contingency Plan Can Be Catastrophic in Today's World

The Microsoft cybersecurity IT outage highlighted the need for contingency planning for all financial services industry players.

The Importance of Digital Identity Management in the Finance Industry

Having a reliable and secure way to confirm the identity of customers has become crucial for financial institutions. 

Agent Banking's impact on financial inclusion in Bangladesh

Agent banking has a transformative role in bridging the financial inclusion gap in Bangladesh.

Thriving with Basel III: Advanced Credit Risk Solutions for Malaysian Banks

The need for advanced and real-time credit risk solutions has become increasingly crucial, says Nicholas Lim.

The New Norm of Private Debts in Asia

Asia's private credit industry has the potential to become an appealing market for investors seeking high returns.

Generative AI’s role in the evolution of banking

Generative AI presents a significant revenue opportunity for banks, not just as a cost-saving tool.