Asian Banking & Finance Awards

31/07/2026

Tushar Agarwal, a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Financial Institutions practice believes financial institutions’ resilience depends on more than technology investments alone.

As a returning judge at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards and Retail Banking Awards 2026, Agarwal highlighted the importance of strong management frameworks and disciplined capital allocation in sustainability amongst financial institutions.

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He underscores that transformation, talent, and measurable impact separate financial industry leaders from the rest.

30/07/2026

ABA Bank's Chief Corporate Banking Officer, Chanthida Huot, and Deputy Chief Corporate Banking Officer, Tipdarath Phal, highlight the bank's tailored financial solutions and nationwide network that exemplify its commitment to safer, more convenient banking.

Its innovative financial solutions and commitment to sustainable growth earned ABA Bank the Corporate & Investment Bank of the Year - Cambodia award at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2026.

29/07/2026

Kevin Kwek, Partner and Southeast Asia Head of the Financial Institutions Group at Kearney, believed fintechs should prioritise lasting business impact over growth at all costs.

As a judge at the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026, Kwek shared his insights on the forces shaping the next phase of fintech growth, the evolving role of investors, and why practical innovation would matter more than ever.

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Kwek believes that fintechs must focus on lasting business impact rather than growth at all costs.

28/07/2026

UOB FinLab claimed two wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026, taking home Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Singapore and SME Community Support of the Year - Singapore.

The organisation was recognised for its structured upskilling model built around AI, digitalisation, and sustainability, supporting a network of over 33,000 businesses across Singapore and ASEAN.

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UOB FinLab catalyses SME growth in Singapore and ASEAN through its transformation programmes and vast ecosystem.

28/07/2026

UOB claimed four accolades at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026, taking home Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Singapore, Credit Card Initiative of the Year - Singapore, Debit Card Initiative of the Year - Singapore, and Gen Z Product of the Year - Singapore.

The wins recognised UOB's successful integration of Citigroup's consumer businesses across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, alongside its expansion of AI-powered digital banking, enhanced security measures, and a refreshed suite of card propositions.

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The bank scaled its ASEAN franchise whilst integrating AI, enhanced security, and refreshed card propositions.

28/07/2026

UOB claimed the Health and Wellness Initiative of the Year - Singapore at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026 for its comprehensive approach to financial, mental, physical, and social wellbeing.

The bank engaged participants across its events, attracted visitors to its Financial Literacy Hub, delivered AI-driven personalised Insight Cards, and expanded its employee wellness programmes.

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UOB's holistic approach to health and wellness spans financial, mental, physical, and social wellness.

16/07/2026

Relive the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, celebrating the institutions and leaders honoured across the Retail Banking Awards, Wholesale Banking Awards, and Corporate & Investment Banking Awards.

This year’s winners demonstrated innovative solutions, industry excellence, and meaningful advancements that continue to shape the future of banking across Asia.

09/07/2026

RHB Bank Berhad claimed two wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026, taking home the Automobile Lending Initiative of the Year - Malaysia and Mortgage and Home Loan Product of the Year - Malaysia categories.

The bank was recognised for enabling instant conditional approval for Auto Financing online and for embedding ESG principles into a diversified suite of home financing solutions, including green residential and overseas property lending.

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The bank enabled instant auto financing approval and integrated ESG principles into its home loan solutions.

04/07/2026

Pause and take it in. These trophies symbolize the dedication and boundary-pushing effort that define our industry's best.

04/07/2026

The energy doesn't stop at the stage. Connect with fellow attendees, swap insights, and explore exciting new possibilities for working together.