Although the region has arguably been slow off the mark in the adoption of green bonds, things are starting to change.

From a customer perspective, banks have had a ‘good’ pandemic. How can banks build on that trust in the sector and its digital take up?

The consolidation drive is expected to continue into 2022, with domestic deals taking the lion’s share of activity.

The 'hub model', which allows five banks to share one premises, is an example of how branch networks are evolving.

The UK bank’s pivot to the region faces challenges amid fierce competition and Western tensions with China.

All the ingredients are in place for continued private capital market growth.

In the face of saturated local markets, banks in Japan, South Korea and Singapore are increasingly looking elsewhere in the region.

Tackling money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime is a difficult chore for banks. However, new approaches are beginning to make a difference. 

Critics argue that a cap on bankers’ bonuses is ineffective and outdated, but the issue remains controversial.