In this issue

Financial service institutions are hurtling towards a new frontier in the banking and finance industry. Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles and ‘buy now pay later’ increasingly attracts underserved customers. Standard Chartered Hong Kong sees metaverse as the future of banking.

Salaries soar as Hong Kong banks engage in a poaching war to hire and retain talent. In Singapore,
most banks have exceeded the projected regional average growth of hiring women in executive positions.

Chinese banks continued to dominate the 50 biggest banks in Asia in 2022. See the full APAC 50 Largest Banks by Assets list on page 18.

We chatted with Goh Soon Hong, CEO of Singapore’s newest wholesale digital bank Green Link Digital Bank discussing their strategies to improve MSMEs supply chains. Read the full story on page 12. After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE Bank has chosen Indonesia as its third home. Read our exclusive interview with Jihyun Kim, lead of the LINE Bank Indonesia, on page 16.

We also feature industry experts discussing ESG, sustainability, AI, NFTs, and more at the Asian Banking & Finance Summit 2022. Read the full event coverage on page 36

Asian Banking & Finance Magazine Description:

Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF) is a quarterly magazine that covers the latest news, trends, and developments in the Asian banking and finance industry. The magazine is published by Charlton Media Group and is available in print and digital formats.

ABF features a mix of editorial content, including:

* News and analysis: The magazine provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the Asian banking and finance industry, including mergers and acquisitions, regulation changes, and new product launches.
* Interviews: ABF features interviews with senior executives from leading banks and financial institutions in Asia, as well as with government officials and industry experts.
* Special reports: The magazine regularly publishes special reports on specific topics related to the Asian banking and finance industry, such as fintech, Islamic finance, and sustainable banking.
* Market data and statistics: ABF provides readers with market data and statistics on the Asian banking and finance industry, including key financial ratios, asset quality, and profitability.

The magazine is aimed at senior executives from banks and financial institutions in Asia, as well as government officials, investors, and other professionals who are interested in the Asian banking and finance industry. ABF is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news, trends, and developments in the Asian banking and finance industry.