APAC

Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity

Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity

The industry can empower women in finance in part by offering better security, says Jamie Bertasi.
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Citi appoints Rob Chan as head of ECM Syndicate for Asia

Chan has been with Citi for 22 years.
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Crédit Agricole CIB names new APAC head of int’l trade & transaction banking

Christophe Crétot is most recently head of corporate & leverage finance APAC.
3 days ago

Role of modern CIOs: Driving innovation and growth through strategic IT investments

From merely managing costs to driving measurable outcomes, CIOs play a pivotal role in transforming IT to foster innovation and business growth.
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Japan, India renew bilateral swap agreement

The size of the BSA remains unchanged at $75b.
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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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Banks should use the right AI for the job

The proper solutions improve operations at a cost-effective price. 

StanChart's cost-cutting to weigh on 2025 profits but wealth segment strong

The bank should be able to manage real estate challenges in Hong Kong, China, SoKor, says S&P.

Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s

Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.

Airwallex hits $130b in transactions, up 30% since August

The company saw a 78% YoY surge in profit since Q1 2024.

Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025

Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.

Mastercard rolls-out network-level AI-powered solution against financial crime

Together with BancNet, it has already onboarded 36 Philippine banks.

Top companies are looking for top talent — they’re looking for CTPs

What if there was one credential you could get that would be recognized worldwide and set you apart from your peers? In today’s environment, companies are looking for proven professionals. They are looking for CTPs.

Standard Chartered unveils cross-currency transaction FX solution

It offers competitive FX pricing and an automated FX payment service.

QR payments value to exceed $8t in 2029

Standardisation of national QR schemes and Apple’s NFC are key factors that will influence this space.

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.