Global Discussion on Smart Banking Led by Sunline and Huawei at Shanghai Conference
The Global Banking Summit 2025, co-hosted by Sunline and Huawei, took place in Shanghai on 17 September. The event served as a platform for cross-regional dialogue on the future of finance, focusing on the role of technology in the next phase of banking modernization.
Attendees from Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Middle East, and other regions gathered to discuss the urgency of coordinated action as banks face pressure to upgrade legacy platforms, meet customer expectations, and deploy data and AI tools.
Sunline showcased their agile SaaS models, designed to speed market entry and integration, and reaffirmed their commitment to helping banks simplify complexity, accelerate digitalization, and build resilience at scale. The CIO of SCB TechX shared insights from the bank's core banking modernization journey, while Huawei illustrated how advanced technology can help financial institutions enhance agility and support long-term growth.
The speaker at the summit who described the experiences from the modernization of SCB TechX's core banking infrastructure was not publicly disclosed. However, the presentation detailed the challenges faced, critical success factors, and lessons learned that are relevant to banks across the region.
Huawei also provided insights on sustainable business enablement and application modernization. Sunline's DataMind platform was presented, focusing on AI-ready data and real-time insights, and practical applications of AI in core banking, including fraud detection and digital platforms, were demonstrated.
Speakers at the event emphasised the need for strategic partnerships between technology providers and financial institutions. The Leaders' Exchange session concluded the summit, with discussions on technology, collaboration, shared expertise, and disciplined execution. The summit underscored the importance of intelligent and customer-centric finance in the industry's shift.
Overall, the Global Banking Summit 2025 highlighted the critical role of technology in banking modernization, but emphasised that meaningful transformation ultimately relies on collaboration and disciplined execution.
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