ABF IA Summit

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Governance and trust to drive Vietnam’s financial sector growth

Banks and insurers face pressure to strengthen oversight and rebuild market confidence.
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Vietnam lenders shift to behavioural data to judge loan applicants

They measure the sales, staff numbers, and inventory turnover in SMEs, for example.
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Execution over strategy: The new differentiator for insurance leaders

AI won't replace your advisor, but an advisor with AI will, Sun Life said.

Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA

Insurers can draw from guidance used in other jurisdictions.

RCBC sees stablecoins as future of cross-border fund transfers

Only 3 of 4 major Philippine banks currency cater to crypto exchanges.

Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC

Economic pressures and climate change round out the top five risks for the sector.

Landbank touts digital-led financial inclusion as app logs 1 million new users

Its digital channels reportedly processed 800 million transactions in 2025.

Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future

Pru Life UK warns that without insurance, traditional savings and investments are a "complete waste of time."

How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs

They create lego-like customisable products, but it's the agents stacking the blocks.

Banks push ‘embedded data’ partnerships as digital lending hits limits in PH

Banks like RCBC are moving away from standalone apps toward payroll and supply-chain partnerships.

BPI targets 50 million Filipinos in financial inclusion push

The bank plans to expand its agency network to nearly 10,000 locations.

BSP calls for stronger fraud safeguards as financial services go digital

Scams using urgent messages are a key threat to digital bank confidence.

Pricing Discipline, Customer Value: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Heads to Bangkok

Speakers from Kasikornbank, KPMG Thailand, Systemweb Technology, and Simon-Kucher will share their insights on the industry’s latest trends and challenges.

Precision Growth, AI Operations: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Heads to Kuala Lumpur

The event will feature insights from industry figures at AmMetLife, CIMB Trustee Group, Simon-Kucher, and Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad. 

Precision Credit, Customer Trust: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Vietnam 2026 Set for 31 March

Discussions will be led by industry leaders from McKinsey & Company Vietnam, Ipsos Vietnam, and Ipsos in APEC