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What should SMEs do as they become ‘cyber uninsurable’?

In a digital-first world where all our data, both personal and professional, is stored online, data protection is a crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked. Despite efforts to encourage businesses to prioritise data protection though cyber insurance, many small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain uninsured. Unfortunately, the common misconception that SMEs are not targeted and are safe from threats is far from the truth. ...

How small businesses in Hong Kong can stay agile and achieve growth in the year ahead

If there’s one thing the last two years has taught us about business resilience, it is the importance of a sound supply chain strategy. The unpredictability of the pandemic and the six-day grounding of the megaship Ever Given in March 2021, and subsequent blockage of the Suez Canal, have shown that a supply chain disruption can hit anytime and anywhere, with devastating spillover effects in our closely connected world. ...

From retail banking to corporate / commercial banking

I'm currently employed by a bank as a relationship manager and to improve my career prospects, I'd like to switch from the retail side to commercial/corporate banking. Is this feasible? ...