PULSE Check Rewind: Highlights from Industry Experts in 2025 (Part 2)

The financial services landscape is shifting fast. Part 2 of our special year-end highlights brings you more expert perspectives on the major shifts shaping the industry today.

From evolving business models to digital-first innovation, industry leaders share candid insights on what’s working, what’s not, and how firms can stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.

Catch the standout moments and actionable takeaways that will help you stay ahead in 2026!

00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Why Traditional Banks Struggle to Innovate
03:05 - How Close Are We Really to AGI?
05:32 - Turning Consulting Into Real-Time Guidance with AI
07:27 - Hong Kong’s Edge in Global Finance
09:39 - What GenAI Can and Can’t Do
11:54 - The EU’s Future-Proof Approach to AI Regulation
14:33 - Making CSR Seamless and Impactful
16:56 - Payments Innovation: Asia vs. the West
19:28 - Hong Kong’s Role in Insurance Innovation

Episodes mentioned:
   • Jieke Pan - Innovation in Banking and Insu...  
   • Aki Ranin - Making Financial Advice More A...  
   • Haja Mohaideen – From Vision to Reality: B...  
   • King Leung – Bridging East and West: Hong ...  
   • Theodora Lau - Is AI Ready to Solve the Co...  
   • Errol Bong - AI Regulations Are Changing F...  
   • Alasdair Pocock - What Does It Take to Bui...  
   • Kimberley Long - How Asia Is Changing the ...  
   • Rocky Tung - Innovation vs Regulation: How...  

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