2022 – Quinlan & Associates

The Value of Investing in Values: The ESG Opportunity for APAC Asset Managers

webadmin — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:16:00 +0000

This presentation explores the opportunities and challenges facing regional fund managers with respect to ESG adoption and integration. In addition to exploring the broader ESG opportunity for fund managers in APAC, the report aims to provide a framework for regional managers to develop a fit-for-purpose strategy and operating model that allows them to truly capitalise on ESG, beyond mere regulatory “box ticking.”

Smarter Digital City: Advancing Hong Kong’s FinTech Ecosystem

webadmin — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:59:11 +0000

This presentation reviews the FinTech landscape in Hong Kong, examining the various challenges, priorities, and technology use of Hong Kong FinTechs across product innovation, sales & marketing, and management & operations. In addition, the report also evaluates the availability of talent and funding for FinTechs in Hong Kong, and the state of policymaking.

Lessons from The East: Capitalising on the International K-12 Education Boom in Asia via Onshoring

webadmin — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:47:08 +0000

This presentation looks in detail at the opportunity for international schools in Anglophone countries to establish an onshore presence in Asia in light of a marked decline in international student enrolments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the booming demand for high-quality international education onshore.

Revolutionising Robo: Unlocking the Potential for Robo-Advisors

webadmin — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:29:43 +0000

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Reinventing the Telco: Unlocking the Financial Services Opportunity for Telecom Providers in Asia Pacific,

webadmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:39:20 +0000

This presentation looks in detail at the opportunity for telecom operators (“telcos”) in Asia Pacific to expand into the financial services arena, including the current challenges to revenue growth, untapped market demand in financial services space, and potential operating models that allow telcos to carve out a unique value proposition.

Going For Broke: Reimagining the Retail Brokerage Model in the Age of Digital Disruption

webadmin — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:47:00 +0000

The retail stockbroking industry has undergone a marked evolution in recent decades, moving from a human-to-human, relationship-led model, to one that is being increasingly defined by a digitally native, end-to-end trading experience, delivered via a mobile app.In more recent years, a combination of: (1) greater convenience; (2) lower financial barriers; (3) the Covid-19 pandemic; (4) dovish…

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ESG for Exchanges: perspectives for APAC exchanges

webadmin — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:56:53 +0000

This presentation looks in detail at the growth of public interests in ESG, the major challenges facing issuers and investors, the variety of ESG products and services that exchanges can offer to address the challenges, and the operating models for exchanges to build their ESG capabilities.

Cracking The Code: The Outlook for Digital Securities

webadmin — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:30:27 +0000

In 1982, an American computer scientist and cryptographer, David Chaum, introduced the concept of ‘blockchain’, a new technology capable of delivering a wide array of benefits, including enhanced data integrity and cybersecurity, divisibility, and ultimately, programmability. Fast forward four decades and one application of blockchain that has stood out, in particular, is the birth of ‘digital…

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Buy Now, Pray Later

webadmin — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:37:00 +0000

Buoyed by years of robust economic growth and booming household consumption, the AsiaPacific (“APAC”) region has seen rapid growth in the consumer finance market, with total consumer finance loan volumes reaching USD 5.4 trillion in 2021. Despite strong demand, traditional consumer finance products – such as personal loans and credit cards – have faced heightened criticism from consumers and…

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Islamic Banking 2.0: Future-Proofing Islamic Banks for the Digital Age

webadmin — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 22:17:51 +0000

This presentation explores in detail the growth of Islamic banking across the globe and how incumbent players can tap into the long tail of unbanked customers through developing a robust digital transformation strategy.