Fred's got his hands on Herald's latest compilation of quirky facts and stats. From giant shopping malls to a company you've probably never heard of outperforming Google, this episode's for anyone looking to flex some knowledge at holiday parties.

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Under the Banyan Tree – More facts you didn't know you needed

Ellick Tsui, Deputy CEO and CFO, CTF Life, joins Fiona Horsewill, Global Head of Securities Services, HSBC, and Lisa O’Connor, Global Head of Client Change in Securities Services, HSBC, to discuss the pivotal role insurance and asset servicing play in fortifying Hong Kong as a leading international financial hub.

This episode was recorded on 14 October 2025.

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Perspectives: Transforming insurance and asset servicing in Hong Kong

Venture capital is often perceived as a game of high stakes and strategic bets. Rohit Agarwal, Managing Director of Peak XV, joins Dave Sabow, Global Head of HSBC Innovation Banking, to provide an in-depth look. Their conversation explores the nuances of capital deployment in Asia for 2026, the sectors attracting investment, and the evolving landscape for venture capitalists.

This episode was recorded in Singapore during the launch of HSBC Innovation Banking on October 28, 2025.

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Perspectives: Where VCs are betting in Asia in 2026

Can AI trade FX? Is the future 'agentic'? And are we seeing a bubble? Mark McDonald, Head of AI and Data Science, and Yuning Bai, Data Scientist, discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence.

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The Macro Brief – Where next for AI?

Herald turns interviewer this week and Fred's in the spotlight, as our co-hosts discuss trade, consumption, central bank action and more across Asia in 2026.

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Under the Banyan Tree – Fred's economics outlook for 2026

The journey to building a million-dollar company is often seen as a mix of a great idea, smart people, and a bit of luck. Anand Jain, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of CleverTap, joins Jonathan Yip, Head of Innovation Banking, Asia, HSBC to offer a deeper insight. Their discussion delves into the complexities of entrepreneurship, the pivotal moments in CleverTap's journey, and the broader implications for startups in the region.

This episode was recorded in Mumbai during the launch of HSBC Innovation Banking in India on October 7, 2025.

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Perspectives: India’s innovation boom

Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, and Nick Andrews, Senior FX Strategist, talk through the key takeaways from the UK's highly anticipated budget.

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The Macro Brief – The UK's budget tightrope

Dr Murat Ulgen joins Herald and Fred to talk AI, US outflows and Asia's influence over global emerging markets, all in the context of EM's outperformance in 2025.

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Under the Banyan Tree – EM, Asia and the grown-ups in the room

Sonja Laud, Global Chief Investment Officer, Asset Management, Legal & General, joins Simon Derrick, HSBC’s Head of Institutional Sales, EMEA, to explore the outlook for the investment landscape in 2026 and what’s shaping the future of global financial markets. Their wide-ranging discussion covers the implications of a fragmented world order and rising debt levels, the role of AI in productivity growth, diversification across private markets, and the importance of a high-performance culture.

This episode was recorded in London on 10 November 2025.

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Perspectives: The investment landscape in 2026 - with Legal & General

Herald takes on the role of interviewee this week, as he and Fred look at what's driven Asian equity markets in 2025, and what investors are likely to be watching in the year ahead.

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Under the Banyan Tree – Herald's equities outlook for 2026

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