Hong Kong’s financial sector is witnessing a notable acceleration in recruitment activities in 2026, particularly across private banking, retail wealth management, and key investment banking divisions, including FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) and IPO-related operations. According to the latest Hays report, the combination of stable capital markets, evolving regulatory requirements, and ongoing digital transformation […]

In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, sudden travel advisories, and supply chain disruptions, global events can affect our daily lives far more rapidly than we anticipate. A recent example illustrates this vividly: a client contacted us from an international airport, frustrated after learning that their flight had been indefinitely delayed due to rerouted airline […]

Ho Chi Minh City, 23 March 2026 – Asia Commercial Bank (SCB) has announced plans to restructure its insurance subsidiary and raise capital, as disclosed in updated documentation ahead of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders. The initiative aims to strengthen shareholder confidence, drive growth in the non-life insurance sector, and optimise the bank’s […]

On 20 March 2026, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks announced a breakthrough in the long-stalled CLARITY Act concerning stablecoin returns. The compromise, endorsed by the White House, represents the first substantive progress in months of lobbying battles between banks and cryptocurrency firms. Analysts describe it as a cautious step toward regulating a $316 […]