The Asian Banker organized the first international retail banking roundtable in Lagos, Nigeria for the benefit of decision makers in the West Africa region. The dialogue brought together an advisory panel from other parts of the world who contributed their own insights into the experiences of leading decision makers in the region. These included Paul […]

Taking stock of the most important developments in the Korea financial services industry today, Korean banks are recognised for the initiatives they have been taking in the various products and services offered in the retail banking and technology segments. This event was held on 2nd July at Westin Chosun, Seoul, South Korea. These photos can also […]

The Korea Banking Risk Dialogue 2014 saw the discussion of changes to the risk management landscape and banks’ progress in their risk management capabilities. Speakers at this event included the following senior practitioners: Sungwoo (Brian) Kim, Head BCBS Team, Bank Supervision Department, Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Jimmy Gurule, former Under Secretary for financial crime, US […]

The Asian Banker held the Taiwan Country Awards 2014 on 25th June for consumer banking for the second time this year in Taipei, Taiwan. We evaluated a total of 15 banks across the island in a thorough evaluation process. We wish to recognise Taiwan banks for the initiatives they have been taking in the various […]

The Asian Banker Summit, well into its second decade, is Asia’s leading event in the financial services industry. It has developed to represent Asia’s response to current global themes at the G20, FSB, IMF and BIS levels. It is the most comprehensive and prestigious forum where the opinions and responses of practitioners from across the region to global issues are shaped. This is reflected by the presence of about 1,000 international delegates including industry specialists, senior bankers, regulators, service providers and decision makers from leading institutions in Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, US, Europe and Latin America.

We wish to recognize the banks of the Middle East and Africa for the initiatives they have been taking in the various products and services offered to customers in the consumer banking segment. The programme is based on transparent scorecards that have been developed over the years.

The winners were recognised during the annual Asian Banker’s Middle East and Africa Awards Briefing and Dinner 2014 held at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai on April 30th 2014.