Vienna Verzo
Digital transformation starts with leadership
Digital transformation starts with leadership
When employees understand the “why” behind a change, digitalisation becomes a shared journey rather than a top-down mandate.
The future of Asian banking isn’t ‘AI-first’ – it’s ‘fearless-first’
The biggest temptation is to treat AI as a “bolt-on feature.”
Fighting fraud in the digital banking age
Cybercriminals are exploiting new weaknesses, with digital document forgeries up 244% year-over-year.
Asian banking’s next frontier: Beyond growth, embracing precision
What does “precision” actually mean in the context of Asian banking?
Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
As cyber criminals grow more sophisticated, banks must shift their strategy.
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections
APP fraud isn’t your typical cybercrime— it bypasses every traditional defence.
Electronic trading proves its strength in times of volatility
April’s volatility confirmed that electronic trading platforms are not just part of capital markets, but central to their functioning.
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
Beyond legal restructuring, technology is beginning to play a larger role in addressing liquidity challenges.
Show, don’t tell: Asian banks need to prove simplification works – here’s how
The choice is clear: simplify or stagnate — the future of Asian banking depends on it.
Palawan Group of Companies Marks 40th Anniversary, Continues Mission to Empower Filipinos
The celebration kicked off on August 5 with a spotlight on Palawan’s B2B arm.
What kids without wallets can teach us about the future of finance
The next generation isn’t waiting—and neither should we.
What is best practice when setting up an in-house bank?
The first step in setting up an in-house bank is to define its strategic purpose.
Protecting against the mobile Trojan horse in your pocket
Scammers, and the criminal organisations they work for, will always look for and take advantage of flaws in mobile banking security.
Beyond the code: How mobile banking is weaving a new financial narrative in Asia
For too long, banks have treated their mobile apps as mere extensions of their physical branches.
Young Malaysians, big money mistakes: What’s going wrong with Islamic financial behaviour?
Malaysia has come a long way in promoting financial inclusion. With more than 96% of adults now having access to formal financial services, up from just 46% in 2011, the country is often praised as a model in Southeast Asia.
The Asian connection: China's path to sustainable growth
Consider the ASEAN region, a collective of ten Southeast Asian countries brimming with untapped potential.
Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks
The banking sector in Singapore has shown signs of expansion, with loan growth rising to approximately 5% in 2024.
Commentary
Banks retreat, private credit advances: Asia Pacific’s quiet lending revolution
Human Sparsity Blockchain: A citizen-validated ledger for digital finance supervision
Will stablecoins disrupt the banking business?
Digital transformation starts with leadership