Banking and technology leaders from across Asia and the Middle East convened in Shanghai on 17 September for the Global Banking Summit 2025.
Co-hosted by Sunline, a provider of core banking solutions, and Huawei, the event explored the critical role of technology in the next phase of banking modernisation.
The summit drew attendees from Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Middle East and beyond, fostering a platform for cross-regional dialogue on the future of finance.
Speakers emphasised the growing need for strategic partnerships between technology providers and financial institutions to accelerate large-scale digital transformation.
A key highlight was the presentation by the CIO of SCB TechX, who shared first-hand insights from the bank’s core banking modernisation journey, detailing the challenges faced, critical success factors and lessons learned that are highly relevant to banks across the region.
Sunline showcased updates to its DataMind platform for AI-ready data and real-time insights, demonstrated practical applications of AI in core banking from fraud detection to digital platforms, and introduced agile SaaS models designed to speed market entry and integration.
It also highlighted enterprise-grade intelligent ledger solutions built to improve transparency, automation and operational control.
Huawei offered its perspective on sustainable business enablement and application modernisation, illustrating how advanced technology can help financial institutions enhance agility and support long-term growth.
The summit concluded with a Leaders’ Exchange session, where attendees discussed how technology acts as an enabler but meaningful transformation ultimately relies on collaboration, shared expertise and disciplined execution.
As banks face mounting pressure to upgrade legacy platforms, meet rising customer expectations and deploy data and AI tools, the event underscored the urgency of coordinated action.
Sunline said it remains committed to helping banks simplify complexity, accelerate digitalisation and build resilience at scale, supporting the industry’s shift toward more intelligent and customer-centric finance.
