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Will Hong Kong open its doors to retail stablecoins?

Despite the promising pass of an Ordinance, use cases of stablecoins in Hong Kong remain vague. Adopting retail stablecoins depends on multiple factors, including the regulator’s stance and technical concerns, such as monitoring unhosted wallets.

September 09, 2025

Interview: How Dubai's maturing real estate market is attracting global capital

FA spoke to Andrew Cummings, head of residential agency at Savills Middle East, about recent shifts in Dubai’s real estate landscape. He shared insights on foreign capital flows, the impact of infrastructure and regulatory reforms, and how new ownership models are influencing long-term investor activity.

August 26, 2025

Trading and investment firm eToro activates MAS licence

As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.

July 16, 2025

FinanceAsia Awards 2025: Southeast Asia winners' write-ups

The rationale behind all the winners in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

July 15, 2025

FinanceAsia Awards 2025: South Asia winners' write-ups

The rationale behind all the winners in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

July 15, 2025

WeLab Bank: taking digital banking to the next level in Hong Kong

After a transformative 12 months that has led to success in key market segments and breakeven faster than the industry norm, WeLab Bank has emerged as a leading digital bank in Hong Kong. Speaking with FinanceAsia, Chief Executive Tat Lee outlines what’s next, including capitalising on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI).

WeLab Bank

Going beyond code: MAS and AWS urge cultural rethink on AI

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

July 02, 2025

Redefining smart lending: FinVolution’s innovative practices across Asia

By combining credit assessments driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data with cutting edge digital infrastructure, FinVolution Group plans to empower financial institutions and advance financial inclusion across Asia, explains Joseph Ruan, chief operating officer of the fintech firm’s Philippines business.

FinVolution Group

Q&A: John O'Neill, group head of digital assets and currencies at HSBC

HSBC’s John O’Neill discusses the bank’s growing focus on digital assets and why Hong Kong has emerged as a key launchpad for its strategy.

June 30, 2025

Asia’s LGBTQ+ investments: lessons from Thailand and Taiwan

From financial knowledge to government support, players in Thailand and Taiwan are finding new ways to channel capital into LGBTQ+-focussed businesses across Asia.

June 24, 2025