The editorial team at finews.ch, finews.com, finewsticino.ch, and finews.asia wishes you, dear reader, a wonderful start to the new year and all the best for 2025.

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on what could be a cornerstone year for Asia's financial sector. A wave of new leadership was introduced in the banking industry. Numerous fintech milestones were achieved. Middle Eastern cities continued their emergence as rival hubs.

2025 promises to be another exciting year – for better or worse. President-elect Donald Trump will test the region's geopolitical stability. Slower economic growth could create new challenges as well as opportunities. The current artificial intelligence cycle could prove to be a boom or bust.

Meanwhile, we wish you, dear reader, a smooth transition into the new year, good health and a successful 2025!  

Warm regards,

Your finews Team