DBS global survey unveils Hong Kong businesses prioritising three areas: data-driven risk management and operational efficiency, strategic remit, and optimising capital management
Hong Kong, 16 Jul 2025 - Companies are starting to plan for the long-term effects of a shifting global landscape, even as they brace for continued rates volatility and potential supply chain reconfigurations in the near term. DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) today announced its latest report, “New Realities, New Possibilities” , revealing businesses are already recalibrating their long-term strategies to strengthen financial resilience over the next five years. Hong Kong businesses are prioritising three key areas: data-driven risk management and operational efficiency, strategic remit, and optimising capital management.Jolynn Wong, Managing Director and Head of Global Transaction Services, DBS Bank Hong Kong , said, “As companies recalibrate their strategies for a changing global trade environment, the need for agility, technological adoption, and strategic foresight has never been greater. We see a clear trend where companies are not only managing risks effectively but also seizing opportunities through technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to transform their treasury functions and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. As a leading transaction bank in Asia, DBS Hong Kong continues to harness its deep expertise and cross-border network to help clients confidently navigate the complexities of growth, turning challenges into opportunities across the region.”Boris Chan, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank Hong Kong , said, “Hong Kong businesses are entering a new phase of strategic transformation, in response to the ongoing shifts in global trade dynamics. We are seeing a clear pivot from short-term reactive measures to long-term planning, with a strong emphasis on financial resilience, capital efficiency, and treasury transformation. This marks a critical evolution in how enterprises prepare for uncertainty while positioning themselves for sustainable growth. DBS Hong Kong stands alongside our clients, supporting them in making long-term strategic moves in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.”New Realities, New Possibilities is the third iteration of DBS’ ongoing thought leadership series tailored for treasury and finance professionals, building on the findings of earlier reports. Each report aims to give finance leaders a deeper understanding of the evolving demands on treasury and finance teams and how companies might capture growth opportunities amid these shifts.[END]
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