Desfran Consulting

The financial services sector is the largest contributor to Australia’s economy, having grossed over $140 billion last year and providing employment  to nearly half a million people. As it continues to be the core sector of Australia’s economic growth, technological revolution, such as financial technology (FinTech), is also shaking up the financial services industry. Read more: http://bit.ly/2QZiGS4

The international society has been concerned with the future relationship between the UK and the EU, as well as the relationship among constituent units within the Kingdom. After the withdrawal, while the UK is able to sign and implement its own trade deals with other countries after Brexit, the economic connection of the UK and the EU will be retained. Read more: http://bit.ly/2G5Mc2F

The ongoing trade tensions between US and China, two of the world’s most powerful economies, have affected the global trade landscape and changed the way businesses operate. With the 19-month tit-for-tat tariff war between the two economic giants, this started to take a toll on the global trade exports falling after tariffs were imposed. Here’s at a glance of the ongoing US and China trade negotiation. Read more: http://bit.ly/2QiQVTh

Taiwan is becoming an attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs). A global leader in manufacturing products for the information technology sector, Taiwan relies its economy heavily on exports of high-tech and consumer goods. As technology advances, and regulations make business environments more conducive, the entry of foreign companies into the Taiwan market becomes more seamless .

E-commerce in China is a lucrative industry for businesses. China leads the global e-commerce industry with 50% of the world’s transactions coming from the country. However, it requires a deep understanding of the landscape to excel. Here are five of the latest e-commerce trends in China that every industry investor must know .

Taiwan has a mature and ideal market for field-testing new business models. Backed with robust financial and data infrastructure, the nation has a high penetration of internet, credit cards, smartphones, providing a stable ground for FinTech to maximise the development of effectiveness. Yet, there has been a slow thaw due to several challenges and regulatory constraints  in Taiwan on FinTech developments .

Known as a premier hub for finance and business in Asia, Hong Kong is one dynamic city and home to the third-largest stock exchange and top initial public offering (IPO) in 2018. In that year alone, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEx) listed 2,315 companies with a total of HKD29.9 trillion in terms of market capitalisation. As the gateway to Mainland China and other Asian markets, Hong Kong offers a unique value proposition which is why investors and business owners continue to list in its stock exchange .