Cultural readiness, not just code, is emerging as the biggest barrier — and opportunity — in scaling AI across financial services, according to MAS and AWS.

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Analysts see limited initial market impact, but there is concern over the precedent, which other countries might follow in the future, negatively impacting equity risk premiums.

22-year finance veteran Stefanie Holtze-Jen joins the private bank’s Singapore-based leadership team.

After US president Donald Trump issued executive orders to place 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports (now delayed) and 10% on Chinese goods (starting February 4); China has now retaliated with tariffs on US coal, gas, crude oil and more.

As the crypto firm tests digital token viability and personal data boundaries beyond large economies, its ambition to build an international blockchain-backed identification network is attracting global attention.

Following a dismal 2021 performance, Chinese equities have rallied so far this year, as investors begin moving into sectors that were previously untouchable due to an uncertain regulatory outlook.

The new investment platform will focus on opportunities in the media and consumer tech sectors in Southeast Asia.

Gokul Laroia assumes full leadership responsibility across the region following the announcement by Wei Sun Christianson of her retirement, after having served 20 years at the bank.