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In the first issue of the New Year, we highlight the future of banking amidst the global threat of climate change, as well as initiatives of the finance sector to achieve green finance goals.

We chatted with Livi Bank CEO David Sun on making banking more rewarding with its buy now, pay later services (page 10); we also talked with Christine Lin, Financial Services Assurance Leader for EY Hong Kong, to discuss China’s trillion-dollar financial market for foreign firms (page 12).

We talked with Hsiu-Yi Lin, Singapore & ASEAN Head for Citi Commercial Bank, discussing the China Desk initiative, which opens Singapore to mid-sized Chinese firms seeking to penetrate ASEAN markets (page 18); and finally, we chatted with Jasper Wong, Head of Construction and Infrastructure for UOB, on addressing the energy crisis and rising electricity costs in Singapore with the U-Energy programme (page 20).

This issue also covers the Singapore Fintech Festival 2021 where experts discussed the country’s stance on wholesale vs. retail CBDCs and why cryptocurrencies should not be considered money just yet (page 22). In the latest FSI Conference, experts discussed the potential of fintech to overtake banks in the digital space (page 24). Finally, finance experts give a talk on the future of banking and competing with fintech in the latest Hitachi virtual roundtable (page 26).

Read on and enjoy!

Asian Banking & Finance Magazine Description:

Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF) is a quarterly magazine that covers the latest news, trends, and developments in the Asian banking and finance industry. The magazine is published by Charlton Media Group and is available in print and digital formats.

ABF features a mix of editorial content, including:

* News and analysis: The magazine provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the Asian banking and finance industry, including mergers and acquisitions, regulation changes, and new product launches.
* Interviews: ABF features interviews with senior executives from leading banks and financial institutions in Asia, as well as with government officials and industry experts.
* Special reports: The magazine regularly publishes special reports on specific topics related to the Asian banking and finance industry, such as fintech, Islamic finance, and sustainable banking.
* Market data and statistics: ABF provides readers with market data and statistics on the Asian banking and finance industry, including key financial ratios, asset quality, and profitability.

The magazine is aimed at senior executives from banks and financial institutions in Asia, as well as government officials, investors, and other professionals who are interested in the Asian banking and finance industry. ABF is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news, trends, and developments in the Asian banking and finance industry.