Chinese tech companies are shifting their focus from B2C to B2B mode, and to JD Finance, that is the future.
Greater China and North Asia retail banking chief Mary Huen takes over from May Tan, who is retiring. The bank's Taiwan CEO will also step up to a regional markets role.
Banks must take the lead in adopting new technologies to provide the best financial services for their customers, writes Citi's head of global consumer banking.
The Chinese smartphone maker has teamed up with a regional store operator and an agricultural heavyweight to target SMEs and online consumers in Sichuan province.
China’s private banks have the makings of success and can help to fill the gap in SME lending but major challenges lie ahead, this year’s Boao Forum heard.
Banks are suiting up with new software. Battle tactics include partnering with the enemy, buying proven technologies, and giving every banker an innovation grade.
Citi names Anand Selvakesari head of consumer banking for Asia as Stephen Bird, the new global head of consumer banking, forms his team.
Chris Bayliss named as head of personal segments and Anders Carlstrom appointed head of digital banking.
Goh moves to the top POSB job, while Koh Kar Siong is named regional head of DBS Treasures and Pearlyn Phau is made head of consumer banking for Hong Kong.
Consumer banking is the backbone of Citi's Asia network. We talk to regional consumer head Jonathan Larsen about the business.