10 May 2021
In the Spotlight: One-Bank Model - High risk, high reward?
Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor of Finews Asia discusses his recent article 'One-Bank: An Even Riskier Proposition in Asia' in relation to recent debacles which have given a  glimpse into the inherent risks of the popular model. However,  some industry players remain intent on leveraging the cross-divisional strategy.

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7 December 2020
In the Spotlight: Banks and Fintech - a case of history repeating?
More than 50 years ago, banks leveraged financial technology to adapt to new conditions with the introduction of automated teller machines. In 2020, they are doing so again through digital computers. This was highlighted in a recent piece by Finews.Asia. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor, Finews.Asia to find out more as he takes a trip down memory lane.

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14 September 2020
In The Spotlight: finews.asia on Hong Kong Banking Compliance
In August the US issued sanctions against 11 officials from Hong Kong and mainland China. Despite assurances by Hong Kong authorities that non-compliance with US sanctions would not constitute a violation, banks are not taking their chances against Washington. In The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly spoke to Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor of Asia for Finews AG to find out how banks in Hong Kong are handling the moves.

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18 August 2020
In the Spotlight: Evolution of Private Banking in Asia Pacific
The banking sectors push to digitalisation has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
One area however, thought to be immune to digital adoption was private banking.
We find out from Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor, Asia - Finews - how the private banking in the region is evolving and adapting to change.

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17 July 2020
Banker exodus around the corner for Hong Kong
According to a new report from Finewsasia, Hong Kong’s financial talent pool could be facing unprecedented headwinds as banker inquiries about relocation and jobs outside of the city reach record-high levels.
In The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly spoke to Richard Otsuki, Chief Editor, Asia, Finews Asia about whether a banker exodus is around the corner for Hong Kong.

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