Market Update
APAC Mid-Year Market Update
THE OUTLOOK FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES IN ASIA PACIFIC 2025
As we progress through 2025, APAC's financial services industry is showing signs of measured recovery supported by strategic hiring, regional repositioning, and accelerated digital transformation. Major hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and China are recalibrating their talent strategies in response to:
- Renewed deal activity driving demand for skilled professionals
- Intensifying regulatory scrutiny reshaping compliance and risk practices
- Evolving client expectations pushing innovation in digital finance
The question now is how you respond – whether by building the right teams or making career moves that align with the industry’s direction.
What’s next for financial services in Asia-Pacific?
In this report, Selby Jennings’ APAC talent experts share their insights on the trends shaping the region’s financial services industry in 2025. Download the report to find:
- Sector-specific hiring updates for Singapore and Hong Kong across both front and back office, including investment banking, sales & trading, private banking, wealth management, compliance, risk management, quantitative analytics, research & trading, and fintech
- Key factors influencing workforce strategies in today’s and tomorrow’s hiring market, helping you anticipate future skill needs and plan accordingly
- Guidance for employers on effective recruitment strategies to secure top finance talent in a competitive landscape
For hiring managers, use this report to benchmark talent availability and hiring demand in key finance functions, and gain actionable advice on building and retaining high-performing teams in a rapidly evolving environment.
For finance professionals, discover first-hand insights into where career opportunities are emerging throughout APAC, what skills are in demand, and how to stay ahead in your career.
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APAC Market Outlooks in Key Financial Sectors
Sector-specific insights include:
- Investment Banking
- Sales & Trading
- Private Banking
- Wealth Management
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading
- Financial Technology
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