Commentary

Breaking barriers: Building the future of cross border payments in Southeast Asia

Global value of cross-border payments is expected to reach $250t by 2027.

Breaking barriers: Building the future of cross border payments in Southeast Asia

Global value of cross-border payments is expected to reach $250t by 2027.

AI Governance: Navigating the Balance Between Innovation and Ethics

As AI becomes prevalent in various spheres of business, the need for governance around it becomes critical.

The Evolution of Financial Advisors: Embracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Client Value

Financial advisors are expected to offer more than just advice, opening up new opportunities in this space.

Lack of Diversification and No Contingency Plan Can Be Catastrophic in Today's World

The Microsoft cybersecurity IT outage highlighted the need for contingency planning for all financial services industry players.

The Importance of Digital Identity Management in the Finance Industry

Having a reliable and secure way to confirm the identity of customers has become crucial for financial institutions. 

Agent Banking's impact on financial inclusion in Bangladesh

Agent banking has a transformative role in bridging the financial inclusion gap in Bangladesh.

Thriving with Basel III: Advanced Credit Risk Solutions for Malaysian Banks

The need for advanced and real-time credit risk solutions has become increasingly crucial, says Nicholas Lim.

The New Norm of Private Debts in Asia

Asia's private credit industry has the potential to become an appealing market for investors seeking high returns.

Generative AI’s role in the evolution of banking

Generative AI presents a significant revenue opportunity for banks, not just as a cost-saving tool. 

Beyond the Hype: Building Trust in Generative AI for a Secure Financial Future

Financial organisations lean on AI to unravel complex issues, a shift propelled by an exponential rise in big and alternative data sources.

Empowering green growth through sustainable finance in Bangladesh

Sustainable finance is emerging as a powerful tool to promote green growth in Bangladesh.

The Transformative Power of Finance for the People

At the end of the day, financial inclusion should not be a privilege, but a fundamental right.

Asia's Voluntary Carbon Markets Beyond the Storm: New Opportunities for Financial Services?

There is considerable potential that voluntary carbon credits can become an asset class in its own right.

Transition and Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Share of US$7 Trillion Value

Banks globally are at the fulcrum of a changing world and face a dramatic need to refresh and reposition to address falling valuations whilst meeting core financial and societal needs. 

Navigating the Fintech Frontier: Key Trends Shaping 2024

As financial networks look to become increasingly interconnected within and cross borders, the imperative to ensure their seamless and stable operation grows more vital, says Penny Chai, VP of Business Development, APAC at Sumsub.

How 2024 will spark financial services innovation in Southeast Asia

The future belongs to firms who seize the potential of transformative technologies to shape the next generation of financial services.

Unlocking the potential of sustainable lending in Asia

Aligning lending practices with rising sustainability expectations is gaining traction in Asia, but accelerating the green transition will require open and collaborative data ecosystems.