Asian-Pacific Association of Banking Institutes (APABI)

Invitation to HKIB Annual Banking Conference 2026 – Bank of Tomorrow: Transform to Excellence

We are pleased to share the HKIB Annual Banking Conference 2026, a major industry event organized by our member institute, the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB).Taking place on 25 September 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the conference will bring together banking leaders and industry practitioners to explore the future of banking under the theme “Bank of Tomorrow: Transform to Excellence.”As Supporting Organisations, APABI member institutes are eligible for preferential registration rates, providing a valuable opportunity to engage with peers and g...

2026-06-30

APABI Contributes to Global Dialogue on the Future of Banking at WCBI 2026

APABI was honored to participate in the 25th World Conference of Banking Institutes (WCBI), held from 16–18 June 2026 in St Andrews, Scotland. We extend our congratulations to the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) on the successful hosting of this landmark event, which also celebrated the Institute’s 150th anniversary.Bringing together banking leaders, educators, and professional bodies from around the world, WCBI 2026 explored how the banking profession must evolve in response to rapid technological change, shifting workforce expectations, and the growing importance of trust and re...

2026-06-23

Invitation to AICB Nexus 2026 – Advancing the Future of Banking and Assurance

We are pleased to share AICB Nexus 2026, a flagship event organized by our member institution, the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).Taking place on 7–8 July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, the event convenes industry leaders across the region to explore key topics including AI adoption, digital transformation, governance, risk, and the future of banking and assurance . The programme features two concurrent conferences — the Malaysian Banking Conference (MBC 4.0) and the Bank Audit Conference (BAC 2.0) — alongside a series of practical masterclasses.As Supporting Pa...

2026-05-18

【2026】APABI Focus_Q1

April 02, 2026FOCUS -->MESSAGE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEFThe Asia-Pacific region is responsible for 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions - a crisis for which we, in the financial sector, have a key vantage point.Read More...This edition of APABI Focus – themed “Finance for Purpose” to reflect the larger role finance plays in society and the environment – details how impact investing has been gradually moving from a moral imperative into a practical roadmap.First is the all-important question of who pays. While the most recent COP30, held last November in Belém, Brazi...

2026-04-02

【2025】APABI Focus_Q4

Jan 04, 2026FOCUS -->MESSAGE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEFThese days, I have noticed more acquaintances asking me where they can invest their savings, and I don’t have good answers. Everything is overvalued.Read More...International financial bodies have also taken note: “The first sign that the ground is shifting is the continued appreciation of risk asset prices,” writes the IMF in its most recent Global Financial Stability Report, noting several factors which have contributed to elevated risk since the pandemic. Higher asset prices allow borrowers to take on more debt, storing up risk within the fin...

2026-01-06

【2025】APABI Focus_Q3

Oct 02, 2025FOCUS -->MESSAGE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEFI am pleased to report the successful completion of our second biennial Virtual Roundtable last month.Read More...I want to thank all 18 members who participated, and particularly the seven who gave presentations on their recent updates. I am even more excited about the consensus on forming a governing board, which will forge a new chapter in the history of our organization.For this quarter’s edition, we are focusing on fintech as a driver of the future of the financial industry. The specific technologies driving these changes are diverse, and t...

2025-10-02

【2025】APABI Focus_Q2

Jul 02, 2025FOCUS -->MESSAGE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEFIt would probably be fair to call the Asia-Pacific region a global leader in innovative solutions related to financial inclusion.Read More...UnaFinancial, a payment solutions provider in Asia and Europe, recently projected that Asia will exceed the global average in financial inclusion by 2030. Low-cost payment solutions are sprouting up all around, yet partially as a result, Asia has also unfortunately become a leader in malign financial innovation, such as financial fraud. The balance of these forces will affect the lives of billions, as well ...

2025-07-02