Finance & Accounting hiring spike on the cards: will skills shortages hamper growth?
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Finance & Accounting hiring spike on the cards: will skills shortages hamper growth?

Professionals expecting pay rises as cost-of-living increases, pushing budgets to the limit – 52% of finance hiring managers planning to increase permanent headcount– Almost half (45%) of professionals expect a pay rise, with 20% set to quit if they don’t get one– Employers offering new perks to counter salary increases, including dental insurance The majority…

The Evolution of AI-Driven Financial Solutions: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

The Evolution of AI-Driven Financial Solutions: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

By Deepak Shukla, founder and CEO of Pearl Lemon Accountants As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, the financial sector is at the forefront of this technological revolution. AI redefines how financial services are delivered, helping institutions make smarter decisions, enhance customer experiences and improve efficiency. From predictive analytics in finance to robo-advisors and…

Odevo welcomes addition of award-winning property management agent Encore

Odevo welcomes addition of award-winning property management agent Encore

London, UK & Stockholm, Sweden – November – Odevo, an international leader that is driving change in the traditional property management industry, continues to strengthen its UK presence following the recent addition of Encore as the latest company to join. As a result, Odevo now oversees the management of more than 1.5 million homes globally. Encore…

Profound Insights on "Realisation of Value" in Defence Innovation Unveiled at BSI Innovation Day 2024

Profound Insights on “Realisation of Value” in Defence Innovation Unveiled at BSI Innovation Day 2024

London, UK – The BSI Innovation Day, held on 14 November 2024 at the Design Museum, gathered some of the brightest minds in innovation for a thought-provoking session on “Realisation of Value.” A panel discussion, chaired by Prof Sam Medhat, CEO of the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange – IKE Institute, featured leading figures in…

MSB Joins Forces with Backbase and SmartOSC to Drive Unified, Customer-Centric Digital Modernization with the Engagement Banking Platform

MSB Joins Forces with Backbase and SmartOSC to Drive Unified, Customer-Centric Digital Modernization with the Engagement Banking Platform

MSB, Backbase and SmartOSC announce partnership in signing ceremony HANOI, VIETNAM November 2024 – Backbase, creator of the Engagement Banking Platform, today announces that Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB), has made a strategic investment in the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform, with local implementation support from Backbase’s partner, SmartOSC, a premium digital enabler. This milestone marks a pivotal step…

H2G Green Limited Reports 79% Growth In 1H2025 Revenue

H2G Green Limited Reports 79% Growth In 1H2025 Revenue

SINGAPORE November 2024 – H2G Green Limited (“H2G” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) announced today its results for the first half of the financial year ended 30 September 2024 (“1H2025”). For 1H2025, the Group reported revenue of S$7.5 million, a 79% increase compared with S$4.2 million for the same period…

RAM Expands Hong Kong Presence with Launch of Two SFC-Authorised Retail Funds

RAM Expands Hong Kong Presence with Launch of Two SFC-Authorised Retail Funds

HONG KONG SAR November 2024 – Real Asset Management Group (RAM) is pleased to announce the launch of two new Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) authorised retail funds under its public Open-ended Fund Company (OFC): the RAM Hong Kong Government Bond Fund and the RAM Income Fund. This retail product expansion underscores RAM’s ongoing commitment to…

Humansa's Signature Future Health Program Integrated into AIA's New Optima CEO Medical Plan

Humansa’s Signature Future Health Program Integrated into AIA’s New Optima CEO Medical Plan

HONG KONG SAR – November 2024 – Humansa, a recognized thought leader in health management and longevity in Asia, is proud to announce its collaboration with AIA on the “Infinite Health Program” inspired by Humansa’s signature Future Health Program. This innovative program will be delivered at the AIA Wellness Haven powered by Humansa, the first…

Frost & Sullivan Released the Emerging Asia-Pacific Big Data Market Report, 2024

Frost & Sullivan Released the Emerging Asia-Pacific Big Data Market Report, 2024

SHANGHAI, CHINA – 15 November 2024 – Frost & Sullivan released the Emerging Asia-Pacific Big Data Market Research Report, 2024, in October 2024. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the big data market across key emerging markets in the emerging Asia-Pacific region, including Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh and…

Capturing the Next Generation of Banking Customers with Digital Wallets

Capturing the next generation of banking customers with digital wallets

By Shawn Conahan, Chief Revenue Officer, Wildfire Systems According to EMARKETER, 4 million Gen Z customers will open bank accounts per year through 2026. Great news for banks, right? Well, yes and no:  a recent research report, Javelin Research noted that between 2022-2024, the percentage of Gen Z customers who banked at one of the…