ABF IA Summit

Stay updated on the happenings at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summits 2025.

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

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

Intelligent Inclusion, Sustainable Profitability: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Returns March 10 to the Philippines

Leading industry figures from BSP, BPI, Singlife, BDO, Malayan Insurance, and Allianz PNB Life assemble to discuss risk management, data-driven personalisation, and other key issues. 

Firms need to hire ‘intellectually curious’ talent to boost cyber defence

They also need to invest strategically in security and adapt culture from the top down, experts said.

Simon-Kucher expert says Asia’s banks overspend with blanket deposit pricing

Most institutions simply follow central bank moves, offering the same rates to broad customers.

How can banks use AI and digital rails to cut trade finance inefficiencies?

It can reduce compliance burdens, but only if they are designed to be simple, trusted, and interoperable. 

Why banks still don’t start with your name

An ABF Summit keynote challenged how banks begin customer interactions.

How Citi Wealth uses AI for insights to support, not replace advisors

Research shows that 70% of wealth managers believe AI enhances.

DBS expands FX and commodities products as clients seek higher returns

DBS' 300,000 wealth clients are increasingly embracing FX and precious metals, said Rohit Meena.

Why banks see AI as a shift from product selling to service

There has been a notable 80% reduction in contact centre handling times.