Asian Banking and Finance
Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) is the industry magazine serving Asia’s dynamic financial services industry. Editorial is composed of features, people profiles, analyses, and sector reports relevant to the commercial, retail, and investment banking companies in Asia.
The print magazine is published quarterly. The website is refreshed daily and covers daily news and stories. Together, the print magazine, website and newsletters provide an excellent platform to reach elite level decision makers.
The magazine's quarterly print has a total monthly circulation of 7,250 copies, reaching 29,000 readers. It is circulated to senior management in Asia’s financial services firms and readership is comprised of senior management of retail and wholesale banks in Asia.
Asian Banking & Finance is part of the media company, "Charlton Media Group," a leading B2B publication and events company in Asia.
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ABF x StashAway: Wealthy investors in Hong Kong embrace digital channels
Hong Kong’s affluent are rapidly embracing digital wealth tools, but gaps remain for younger high net worth individuals who lack adequate options from traditional banks. According to Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer of StashAway, wealthtech is stepping in to meet these needs through lower barriers, broader access, and technology-driven advice.
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ABF: Gen Alpha influences parental payment decisions
Gen Alpha in Asia-Pacific is entering finance early, with 94% holding a financial account, Mastercard reports. Many also use digital wallets, investment accounts, and credit cards — and nearly half have taught their parents about new financial tools.
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ABF: Card payments in Asia-Pacific reach $24.7 trillion in 2025
Fintech firms are gaining a competitive edge in Asia-Pacific’s $24.7 trillion card payment market, as their tech-driven agility allows them to scale faster and compete beyond borders. While banks and platform companies still dominate core segments, fintechs are increasingly shaping how digital payments evolve across both mature and emerging markets.
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ABF x Smart Communications: Rising touchpoints challenge fiinancial institutions' trust strategies
Despite the rapid rise in digital touchpoints, trust remains a central concern for financial institutions. According to Cindy Griffin, Financial Services Vertical Marketing Specialist at Smart Communications, 71% of customers globally prefer digital self-service, a number that jumps to 78% in Singapore.
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ABF x Security Bank: Security bank accelerates digital push for modernisation
Security Bank is upgrading its digital systems to replace legacy tech, unify platforms, and meet rising customer expectations with faster, more secure, and personalised services.
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ABF x DBS Indonesia: Market face pressure from capital shifts, geopolitics
DBS Indonesia has flagged oil supply chain risks and delayed U.S. interest rate cuts as external threats that could disrupt capital flow momentum and pressure the rupiah, even as investor sentiment toward Asia strengthens.
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ABF x Security Bank: Security bank launches #YouMatter to showcase employees
Security Bank is putting its people front and center in a new brand campaign designed to deepen engagement with both talent and customers. The #YouMatter video series shares real, unscripted stories from employees to reinforce the bank’s promise of care, inclusion, and growth.
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DCS Card Centre is accelerating its transformation from a traditional card issuer into a full-stack global payments enabler, signaling a broader ambition to bridge finance across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems.
ABF x DCS powers payments beyond GastroBeats
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