Wing Bank CEO Invests in his Staff — ‘Better People = Better Organisations’

A healthy blend of leadership styles has brought personal and organisational benefits. The CEO of Cambodia’s Wing Bank Han Peng Kwang, is still inspired by his career, and by the banking industry as a whole. “The need to learn and

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Kathrein Privatbank: It’s Been a Tough Year All Round, But There Are Strategies to Cope

Austria’s Kathrein Privatbank has managed to deliver for its clients through active portfolio management — and an emphasis on sustainability. Wilhelm Celeda, CEO of Austria’s Kathrein Privatbank, agrees with the international assessment: 2022 was a particularly challenging year for investors.

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CEO Thierno Ibrahima Diallo of Société Générale Guinée Shares the Secrets of his Career

CFI.co in conversation with Thierno Ibrahima Diallo, chief executive of Société Générale Guinée. Société Générale Guinée, a subsidiary of the Société Generale Group, is the oldest fully private financial institution in Guinea. It was established in 1985, and remains one

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The Fine Art of Listening Has Not Been Forgotten at Byblos Bank Europe

Byblos Bank Europe keeps ears, eyes, and options open to focus on the opportunity that lies in challenge. Digital advances have made global networking a reality, and Byblos Bank Europe (BBE) has embraced the advantages and possibilities of that —

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BBE Chief Victor van der Kwast Uses Life Experience to Guide His Hand in Finance

Victor van der Kwast’s long career could be seen as leading to this place, this time, and this role: chief executive Byblos Bank Europe. It’s his most recent contributions to the banking industry; he was appointed to the role in

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How Do Credit Cards Work

Ingenious evolution of the modern bankcard Every time a bank card is swiped data points are transferred, analysed and an authorisation decision is made within the blink of an eye. Within 300 milliseconds to be precise. Rajat Taneja, the president

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Challenging World, Capable Bank: CBBH has Thrived Despite Litany of Disorder on International Stage

The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) started operating in 1997 as the sole institution responsible for issuing currency and monetary policy in the country. Its objective is to maintain the stability of the domestic currency, the convertible marka,

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Cambodia’s Wing Bank: Art of Becoming ‘Necessary’ — and Creating a Bank for Every Cambodian

Bill Gates once said, “Banking is necessary, but banks are not.” Those words struck a chord with the CEO of Cambodia’s Wing Bank, Han Peng Kwang — who resolved to make his financial institution “necessary”. Banking started with the Medici

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KBC Keeps Moving to Maintain its Lead

‘Sustainability is no longer just a PowerPoint presentation, but an integral component of our business at KBC…’ Belgium’s KBC Group may not be Europe’s largest bank — 18th by market capitalisation — it is considered one of the most financially

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Mortgages Agreed Within Seconds? This Banker Vaults Digital Frontiers

KBC Bank chief executive Johan Thijs has no truck with bureaucracy or time-wasting — but stays upbeat, reports Wim Romeijn. Meet Kate. She’s your personal digital assistant. Ask her anything and she’ll show you the way. Now, Kate is —

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