The world of AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at the forefront of this revolution is Agentic AI—AI that goes beyond passive automation to actively reason, plan, and take initiative. This next-generation intelligence is poised to transform industries, and in banking, its impact will be nothing short of revolutionary.

Chinese banks dominate the world’s top 10 banks by net profit, but their profit growth lagged behind US and UK banks, mainly due to rate cuts, narrowing profit margins.

Islamic banks in Saudi Arabia display exceptional financial strength, with Al Rajhi Bank maintaining its position as the largest and strongest Islamic bank worldwide.

Banks in Asia’s mature markets beat rising costs, deteriorating credit quality and higher interest rates, focusing on digital experiences, GenAI, green finance and fraud prevention

While asset growth of world’s 1000 largest banks remained stable, loan and deposit growth slowed

North America and Asia Pacific banks maintain overall balance sheet strength over those in other regions, with the Middle East showing some improvements. Profitability among all 1000 banks improved, driven by higher interest rates, while asset quality indicators stayed stable.

China Construction Bank, in cooperation with The Asian Banker, conducted a survey on the international use of the RMB in cross-border trade, payments, investment, and financing.

The Philippines BankQuality™️ Consumer Survey (BQS) and Rankings rely on responses from a representative online survey of 1005 customers in Philippines, conducted between January and February 2024.

The Indonesia BankQuality™️ Consumer Survey (BQS) and Rankings rely on responses from a representative online survey of 2095 customers in Indonesia, conducted between January and February 2024.

The recent global outage of Microsoft systems, affecting various sectors, including several financial institutions,

China’s wealth market has quickly grown to become the world’s second largest. It is expected to return to its growth trajectory in 2024, with a total value of $100 trillion by 2025.

The China BankQuality™️ Consumer Survey (BQS) and Rankings rely on responses from a representative online survey of 2095 customers in China, conducted between January and February 2024.

Rapid regional growth and evolving consumer demands have spurred banks like UOB to redefine their operational frameworks. With challenges in ensuring cost-efficiency, scalability and adaptability within the integration process is crucial.

Rapid industry shifts and growing customer demands drive banks like Axis to enhance their technological frameworks.

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