Southeast Asia has been overlooked by private bankers chasing big wins in China. But bankers say the scales are starting to tip in favour of the Asean region.

Bankers and investors in Kuala Lumpur continue to live in the shadow of the scandal.

It is 10 years since OCBC bought ING’s Asia private bank and relaunched it as Bank of Singapore. Since then, it has built critical mass, expanded internationally and produced strong results despite lagging on tech. Where does it go next?

Singapore has whittled the bidders for its five digital banking licences down from 21 to 14; several are well-funded partnerships with Chinese backers and a track record in disruption. But has Covid-19 moved the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s goalposts?

Banks in the country have much more to be optimistic about than their counterparts elsewhere. There are risks on the horizon – but there are also big opportunities.

Bank Mandiri’s chairman and chief executive tell Asiamoney how Indonesia and their bank will weather the coronavirus pandemic.

Perry Warjiyo, Indonesia’s central bank governor, may not be the country’s leader, but with Covid-19 ravaging the economy, the population of 273 million have more riding on him than on the president.

The bank’s regional expansion has been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic. But its chief executive sounds an optimistic note – seeing opportunity in a moment of volatility.

Thai fintech startup Finnomena has launched a digital wealth management platform aimed at the mass market. It’s the sort of innovation that is sorely needed in Thailand. But will it work?