Boon Keat (BK) Chua, CEO of Glife Technologies, joins Jonathan Yip, Asia Head of HSBC Innovation Banking, and Neil Falconer, Head of HSBC Innovation Banking in Singapore. They discuss BK’s transition from the military to the commercial sector, leading to his role at Glife Technologies, a Singapore-founded agritech firm committed to improving the food supply chain's efficiency and transparency, by connecting farmers with F&B operators. BK discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and growth opportunities for ASEAN startups, emphasising a proactive approach to regional growth and the advantages of Singapore’s startup ecosystem.

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

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Perspectives: An ASEAN agritech's growth journey

Our US team identifies key issues to watch in 2026 – from what the Federal Reserve will do next, to whether the AI bubble will burst, to US fiscal friction.

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The Macro Brief – The US in 2026

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

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