The Banker
Why AI is now embedded ‘in almost everything we do’: OCBC’s Praveen Raina
The bank is investing in talent and expanding research partnerships with universities
Genuine curiosity, strong business acumen key to building relationships in SME banking: DBS’ Sharon Tan
She says SMEs need to future-proof and transform themselves, and rethink making their supply chains more regional in nature
Tariffs spark caution but no financing rush this time round: Citi’s Damien Tan
‘The key difference is that during the Covid-19 pandemic, there were a lot of demands for funding, bolstering of balance sheets, and drawdown of loans,’ Tan says
Plan for the next five years, not the next five headlines: HSBC’s Tommy Leung
Relying on day-to-day developments is a flawed approach, says the lender’s head of global private banking in South Asia
Manage risks in commodity financing by bracing for constant uncertainty: UOB’s Lim Chen Chen
Commodities have become more strategic than ever, says UOB’s group head of structured trade and commodity finance
Bankers need grit to navigate the shifting energy landscape: DBS’ Kelvin Wong
Industry players are increasingly concerned about storage and grid capacities, says the lender’s head of energy, renewables and infrastructure
Banks should spend as much time on their people as on data, tech: HSBC’s Tancy Tan
She says that one of her main focuses at work is to build a workforce that is skilled, adaptable and mentally resilient to changes
Value creation in banking ecosystems goes beyond transactional partnerships: DBS’ P’ing Lim
She says she found her purpose in being able to avail financial services to everyone
Bankers need to learn to deal with ambiguity to navigate rising uncertainty: HSBC’s Ashmita Acharya
Banks also need to have an external mindset, with new providers and partners coming into the market
Rapid globalisation of Asia corporates drives demand for innovative solutions: Citi’s Gunjan Kalra
She says Asia is home to a growing number of new, emerging and mid-sized companies that are aggressively pursuing growth
