MESSAGE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Welcome to the inaugural issue of APABI Focus – our renewed edition of the newsletter, compiled in collaboration with our newly-established Newsletter Committee!
Read More...Below you will see a fresh, completely redesigned layout with several updated features.
From now on, each version of the newsletter will have a specific topical theme. This one is ESG, following the recent COP28 summit. Because APABI includes the UAE, the host of COP28, we have specially requested a summary of the summit from the Emirates Institute of Finance as relates to the financial sector. Thank you to Dr. Allen Baby for your contribution.
Another updated feature is member interviews. I would like to call your attention to a fascinating video interview with Mr. Das, CEO of IIBF, on developments within India’s financial sector. The interview will help get you up to speed on India in preparation for our November Meeting & Conference in Mumbai.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Newsletter Committee, representing IIBF (India), IBP (Pakistan), BAIPHIL (Philippines), IBSL (Sri Lanka), and IBF (Cambodia). I look forward to achieving great things together!
Sincerely,
David Stinson
Editor-in-Chief, APABI Focus Newsletter
INSIGHTS
Click to play a preview of our featured member interviews this quarter. The full interviews are available below.
COP28 Highlights the Potential Financial Applications of Emissions Data (EIF)
The COP28 summit played a pivotal role as global economies converged to address the pressing issue of climate change. The event witnessed a strong global presence of world leaders…
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Should Shareholders Drive the Sustainable Finance Agenda in Banks? (TABF)
It’s no secret that the complexity of sustainable finance presents a minefield for Taiwanese banks, as it does for banks globally. Varied stakeholders from regulators, customers and investors each have their own sustainable finance objectives…
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Demystifying Sustainable Finance and Climate Risks for Indian Banks (IIBF)
The concept of sustainable finance is a multifaceted domain that has evolved significantly over the recent years. Sustainable finance is a suite of financial mechanisms…
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Banking on Equality Policy: Reducing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion (IBP)
Financial inclusion demands that both men and women get equal opportunities to access and use formal financial services. However, currently, women are disproportionately under-served…
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Championing the ‘S’ In ‘ESG’ (CBI)
Despite climate concerns often being prioritised over other aspects when designing an ESG strategy, it’s essential that banks keep diversity, inclusion and social initiatives top of mind…
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Culture as a Reflection of Competition (Starling Insights)
When regulators are fighting the dominant culture in the financial sector they are in trouble. Culture is notoriously difficult to overcome or adjust. But there is an obvious difference between securities regulation…
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MEMBER INTERVIEWS
Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)
IIBF CEO Mr. Shri Biswa Ketan Das discusses India's green finance and digital public infrastructure, as well as further plans for the APABI Meeting & Conference, coming up in Mumbai this November!
Bankers Institute of The Philippines, Inc. (BAIPHIL)
Listen to Ms. Racquel Manago, President of BAIPHIL, introduce her organization's recent initiatives on digital transformation and explain the challenges of financial inclusion in the Philippines.
PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Bankers Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (BAIPHIL)
BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr and BAIPHIL President Racquel B. Mañago pose for a group photo after signing the MOU…
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8th Pakistan Banking Awards (PBA) Ceremony 2023 (IBP)
Recognized as the most prestigious award of the highest accolade in Pakistan's financial sector, the 8th Pakistan Banking Awards (PBA) ceremony 2023 was held on November 24, 2023 in Karachi…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FINSIA presents: The Big Idea - Accelerating Australia’s Energy Transition
Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
Ethical Finance ASEAN 2024
Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB)
IBF Webinar Series: Gen AI in Finance
Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr. Visal SOU
CEO, IBFKH
Dr. Kratika Shrivastava
Deputy Director of Academics, IIBF
Ms. Shahla Naqvi
Senior Manager of Publications & Communication, IBP
Ms. L. Jinandi R. Chandraratne
Deputy Head of Academics, IBSL
Mr. Bryan Fu
AVP & Head of Financial Inclusion Group, TABF
Ms. Racquel B. Mañago
President, BAIPHIL
Ms. Shirley G. Felix
Second Vice President, BAIPHIL
Arranged in alphabetical order by country name
CONTACT US
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