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As the role of the relationship manager evolves, banks must build the right digital platform in order to meet clients’ expectations.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong took home three major awards at the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2022.

RCBC and GBG clinched two major awards at the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2022 with their enterprise risk management technology.

This year’s awards programme recognised over 150 exceptional banks and financial companies.

Ho Kok Yong said the financial services sector should stay vigilant about inflation, turbulence in capital markets, and the implication of ‘policy normalisation.’ 

Edy Widjaja said acting the best digital and data talent helps deliver value to customers creating a virtuous cycle attracting further talent.

Nam Soon Liew said that financial institutions need to double down on cybersecurity and financial crime compliance amidst digitalisation.

Payments sector needs to strike a balance between convenience and security.

Expect more digital banking features to be rolled out and possibly even the rise of megabanks amidst an increasingly digital-savvy banking and finance sector that seeks instant fulfillment, senior executives of three of Asia’s top banks told attendees of ABF Summit 2022 Day 1 closing panel moderated by Andrew Gilder, Asia-Pacific Banking and Capital Markets Leader; Global Corporate, Commercial and SME (CCSB) Banking Consulting Leader, EY.

Financial service institutions are hurtling towards a new frontier in the financial industry, navigating drastic changes in regulations and customer demand, new sustainability-related risks, and intensifying competition.

Is a scalable and profitable fully digital insurance firm possible?

From improving claims to simplifying products, veteran insurers give real-life examples of digitalisation in the industry.

Technology is very much one if not the most  influential factor rapidly transforming the financial services industry, with decentralized finance and buy now pay later being key focus areas, according to the analysts and market leaders taking part in the first panel of the Asian Banking & Finance Summit 2022.

Outseer leads discussions on what is driving the growth of digital payments and what customers expect from them.

More transparent, more objective, more standardised

Banks’ push for more innovation is necessary but raises risks they are not ready for, experts warn.