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Will agentic AI end offshore securities services hubs?
Agentic AI is reshaping securities services and challenging the long-standing model of large offshore operations hubs. As global custodians redesign their operating models, they must balance automation with regulatory compliance, cyber resilience, data localisation and human oversight, while enabling faster settlement, lower risk, and more specialised, AI-enabled global capability centres.
Singapore and Hong Kong sharpen tax incentives in race for hedge fund, alternatives talent
Hong Kong and Singapore are refining tax incentives, fund structures, and regulatory positioning to attract global asset management talent amid shifting capital flows and rising demand for Asia-focused investment strategies. This is a strategic contest, not a winner-takes-all race.
Up close with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is showing us a glimpse of the power of generative artificial intelligence, which will revolutionalise to all industries.
The rise of digital investors
A generation of tech savvy digital investors is on rapid rise with the democratisation of investing. Many asset classes are now available for small amounts of investment. The digitalisation of financial services allows investors to access global capital markets around the clock.
Is the custody industry doomed?
The custody industry is facing new challenges with the advent of fintechs. There are several principles that will help providers remain relevant and prosper.