Bank Leadership and Strategy


The real strength here is the diversity of the board and its expertise


The real strength here is the diversity of the board and its expertise

December 2012

Conversation with Yawar Shah, Chairman of SWIFT, on – SWIFT’s governance structure – bringing the world together through SIBOS – keeping cost structure low


Community is the hardest thing to build in financial services today


Community is the hardest thing to build in financial services today

November 2012

Conversation with Gottfried Leibbrandt, CEO of SWIFT, on – SWIFT’s architecture and upcoming strategies – facilitating global interconnectivity – dealing with increased regulatory pressure


The banking system has been a terrible disappointment because it failed


The banking system has been a terrible disappointment because it failed

November 2012

Conversation with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate and founder of Grameen Bank, on – going back to the core principles of microfinance – the failure of investment banking approach to microfinance in India - the need to be tied to the real economy – microfinance in the US


“Basis for finance is helping and assisting another corporation to survive”


“Basis for finance is helping and assisting another corporation to survive”

May 2012

(Part II of III) Conversation with Lee Soon Woo, CEO of Woori Bank, on growing fee-based income while going easy on fragile customers


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - how the bank is staying healthy while others are faltering - their different approach to wealth management - expansion in Asia.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - RBC’s desire to dominate in Canada - growth strategies through organic and merger opportunities - the thankless task of compliance with Basel III.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - branding and positioning vis-a-vis competitors - developing a culture around risk-reward - the impact of the US economy on Canada.


The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project


The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project

September 2011

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Fauzi Bowo, first elected governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, on - bold decisions in public transport - the secrets to keeping clean government - managing vested interests in infrastructure development