Frances Gagua

Talent & Tech at the heart of Munir Nanji’s mission to grow Citi Central Europe

He is tasked with implementing the "New" Europe Strategy and reap full benefits of growth.

StanChart, OPEC Fund enhance Trade Finance Risk Participation Programme

The programme has helped facilitate trade flows of over $1b annually.

Singapore’s financial institutions on the lookout for risks arising from Russia

Local FIs are reportedly taking appropriate measures to manage risks, says MAS.

Could Bakong pave the way for digital currency in Cambodia?

Similar to its namesake, the platform is now the backbone of the country’s digital payments system.

Uncertainties arising from Ukraine invasion threaten Asian banks’ asset quality: analysts

Impact on the financial market will ultimately depend on how events will unfold in the coming days.

Recent rate cuts to shave off $7.2b from Chinese banks’ net interest income

The impact on mortgage loans will not be felt until January 2023.

Why Siam Commercial Bank is transforming itself into a fintech group

With its reorganisation, the group plans to expand to a customer base of 200 million.

China’s new foreign-friendly financial market brimming with opportunities, but limits still abound

If authorities remove the “execution-only” restriction in WM Connect, money flows in the channel could grow ten times bigger than the $22.5b quota, says EY’s Christine Lin.

Why banks need more tech experts in their board rooms

Massive adoption of tech without critical tech advice from experts could spell doom for lenders.

UOB simplifies and amplifies Singaporeans' green energy journeys with U-Energy

The bank seeks to help address the energy crisis and rising electricity costs, says UOB’s Jasper Wong.

Singapore: Yes to wholesale, skeptical on retail digital fiat money

SG’s regulator remains iffy on cryptocurrencies—or, in MD Menon’s words, crypto tokens.

How to combat fraud in a hybrid banking environment

Financial organizations are called to take the offensive against fraudsters with the use of anomaly detection and analytics.

Hong Kong lenders gear up sustainability initiatives as post-pandemic era dawns

The total combined headcount across 18 banks in the city is down 2,000 from just 12 months ago.

Security Bank CEO Sanjiv Vohra on future-proofing a bank amidst a time of upheaval

The CEO of Philippines’ first private bank post-war highlights the importance of a people-centric approach in future-proofing a bank whilst tackling a crisis.

HSBC aims to be Asia’s top wealth manager in five years: report

HSBC’s Trista Sun expects 500 million middle class Chinese by 2025.

OCBC appoints Lim Khiang Tong as new Group Chief Operating Officer

He will lead the bank’s use of technology, data, and design to develop financial solutions.