Future of Finance (2024)

Sriram Muthukrishnan, DBS group head of Global Transaction Services Product Management.
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Going big in Asia: How businesses are leveraging platforms to fuel growth

Companies are increasingly adopting a platform approach to gain a competitive edge, says DBS group head of Global Transaction Services Product Management Sriram Muthukrishnan

Technology provides the tools to aggregate and analyse vast amounts of data to increase transparency and build client trust.

What’s next for financial services in AI and tech

The roles of artificial intelligence and technology in this sector are rapidly expanding, offering both opportunities and risks

‘At Prudential, we view technology as a key enabler in how we serve our customers and our financial representatives, allowing us
to provide a more personalised, efficient and effective service and enhance the human connection that’s at the heart
of the insurance industry,’ says 
Prudential Singapore chief information technology officer Tomasz Kurczyk.
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How Prudential is harnessing AI to shape the future of life and health insurance for every customer

Advancements in artificial intelligence will help the insurer meet its customers’ needs for personalised insights, says Singapore chief information technology officer

Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong have noted an increased adoption of digital payments, including mobile wallets and QR codes. Yet, digital money implementation is largely in experimental phases.
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Digital assets have wide range of benefits and harmonising regulations is key to wider adoption

Regulators need to play an important role in implementing measures to shield consumers from market manipulation, fraud and other risks associated with digital assets

The potential of personalised banking solutions and tailored financial products delivered with higher accuracy are all part of quantum computing’s promise.

Quantum computing: banking’s next revolution

The technology can perform calculations at speeds much faster than traditional computing, which pushes the limits of science and engineering

AI algorithms, while sophisticated, can sometimes feel impersonal. Successful deployment of AI hinges on integrating its tools into a broader, relationship-driven service model that enhances trust, rather than diminishing it.

Banking on AI for a smarter future

It must be viewed not only as a tool for efficiency, but also as an enabler of deeper client relationships, greater financial inclusion, and enhanced trust

‘Having experience supporting generations of entrepreneurs, we know that giving young businesses access to the right network can make the difference between
a fledgling and a future unicorn,’ says
Priya Kini, head of commercial banking, HSBC Singapore.
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Serving new economy businesses with future-focused payment and trade solutions

HSBC has developed and introduced a range of services and innovations to support fast-moving tech businesses with global ambitions

With a population of more than 675 million in South-east Asia, there is huge potential in the growing Asean digital economy, which generated more than US$100 billion in revenue in 2023.

How digital banking drives regional connectivity

It is doing so by enhancing financial inclusion, supporting cross-border trade and fostering regulatory harmonisation

‘Banks must help customers improve their financial literacy, and not only provide
bite-sized investment and insurance solutions, but also offer personalised insights and advice to help close any
financial gaps,’ says Evy Wee, group head of regional financial planning and advisory solutions at DBS, underscores the bank’s commitment to ‘do well by doing good’.
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DBS doubles down on financial wellness to tackle Asia’s ageing needs

As people in rapidly ageing societies live longer, DBS is looking to enable more retail individual investors to plan earlier and do more with their money so they don’t outlive their retirement nest-eg...

According to the Bank of England, global cross-border payment flows are projected to surge from almost US$150 trillion in 2017 to over US$250 trillion by 2027 – a rise of over US$100 trillion in a decade.

Achieving more efficient and compliant cross-border payments

Three mindset shifts are necessary for a truly seamless global payments ecosystem