ABF Retail Banking Awards

The digital bank was recognised as the Digital Bank of the Year - Hong Kong at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025.

Mr. Woon Siew Hoong of Hong Leong Bank Berhad shares how the bank empowers SMEs through local leadership and digital innovation.

The bank bagged the Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Cambodia for strengthening its leadership as Cambodia’s largest and most innovative financial institution.

The bank was honoured for being a trusted wealth partner for high-net-worth clients and for setting a new standard in digital wealth management.

The bank emerged as the recipient of the SME Bank of the Year - UAE and SME Digital Innovation of the Year - UAE categories.

The bank was recognised for its Neo Credit, the United Arab Emirates’ first fully digital short-term loan.

The financial institution’s launch of “Travel Plus,” an app with smart and simple travel protection, was applauded by the awards programme.

The banking company was applauded for launching UAE’s first fully digital account opening for non-resident Egyptians.

The financial institution earned an accolade for transforming priority banking with seamless digital simplicity.

The company took home the Open Banking Initiative of the Year - UAE with its digital account opening for non-resident Egyptians.

The Hong Kong-based digital bank was awarded for its efforts in driving innovation in digital banking.

The financial institution bagged the ASEAN SME Bank of the Year, SME Bank of the Year - Hong Kong, and SME Bank of the Year - Indonesia.

The company was recognised for accelerating its growth and cementing leadership in wealth management. 

The awards programme celebrated the region’s top performers in retail, wholesale, and corporate and investment banking.

He discusses transformation, commercial strategy, and innovation in the region’s financial sector.

He highlights the importance of cultural context, workforce mobilisation, and data-driven strategies in financial sector innovation.