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2022

Michael Fan
  • report
  • finTech

A Bridge to the Future: Hong Kong Fintech Promotion Roadmap

The report explores key challenges faced by both Fintech solution providers and users in the adoption of Wealthtech / Investech, Insurtech, Greentech, A.I., and DLT. These areas not only exhibit significant demand but also hold relevance across the banking, securities, and insurance sectors. The whitepaper also illuminates the city’s roadmap for achieving broader adoption in these critical areas.
See our findings
Quinlan & Associates E-Wallet Report
  • report
  • finTech

Winning Hong Kong’s Merchant Payment War – Revisiting the Battle Plans of Hong Kong’s E-Wallet Providers

This report looks in detail at the e-wallet landscape in Hong Kong, providing an in-depth overview of e-wallet payment trends, the competitive landscape, and some of the challenges facing local providers on their path to profitability.
See our findings

Moanna Tang
Q&A BISIH Report: CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Deposit Tokens: Wholesale Adoption Explorations & Challenges
  • report
  • banking

Project Dynamo – CBDCs, stablecoins, and deposit tokens: wholesale adoption explorations and challenges

The focus of this market landscape study is on the wholesale adoption explorations of CBDCs, DTs, and SCs, including key adoption challenges and the broader market development outlook for key market participants.
See our findings

Adoption of CBDCs, DTs, and SCs Holds Potential to Revolutionise Wholesale Financial Operations, Despite Adoption Challenges
man with red umbrella
  • report
  • insurance

From Push to Pull: Examining the Case for Direct-to-Consumer Digital Distribution in Hong Kong’s Insurance Industry

This presentation examines the key challenges facing incumbent Hong Kong insurers due to their heavy reliance on intermediaries while also exploring the lucrative opportunities on offer from developing a D2C digital distribution proposition.
See our findings
APAC Digital Bank Mobile Phone
  • report
  • finTech

APAC Digital Bank Landscape

This report serves as an invaluable guide to digital banks in APAC on current market dynamics from both supply and demand perspectives, offering valuable insights on achieving profitability through optimising client fulfilment across the end-to-end value chain.
See our findings
reuters logo

UBS flags $17 billion hit from Credit Suisse takeover
asia insurance review

Insurers continue to integrate ESG
south china morning post logo

Hong Kong virtual banks ‘likely to develop as big players’ even after 2022 losses
funds global asia

APAC insurers struggling with net-zero plans
AsianInvestor logo

Rising regulation emerges as key risk for Asia insurers
APAC insurance investment handshake
  • report
  • insurance

APAC Insurance Investment Landscape: Current Challenges and Future Priorities

This report aims to provide clarity on uncertainties ahead by examining the current challenges and future priorities of APAC insurers within the fast-changing investment and regulatory landscape.
See our findings
abrdn & quinlan and associates logo

APAC insurers consider regulatory adoption as the highest priority, reveals APAC insurance survey
Grace Liu / Consultant

Grace Liu
kpgm & quinlan

KPMG China and Quinlan & Associates form strategic cooperation – Press Release

Test Event / Webinar Q&A Hosted
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The Future of Finance in Hong Kong: Hong Kong’ Virtual Asset Regulatory
cosmetic products
  • case
  • consumer retail

Strategy Development

We conducted an in-depth strategic review of Hong Kong’s beauty and personal care industry to help a global cosmetics giant redesign its corporate strategy in the city.
Read case study
mobile phone with stock market data
  • case
  • asset & wealth management

Strategic Due Diligence

We helped a global private equity firm make an informed investment decision by conducting an in-depth strategic due diligence on the Chinese virtual banking space.
Read case study
public speaking man
  • case
  • banking

Employee Upskilling

We provided targeted corporate training for a global commercial bank’s employees, focusing on public speaking, negotiations, and leadership skills.
Read case study
digital assets
  • case

Business Transformation Strategy

We advised a crypto derivative trading platform on its 5-year business transformation plan that focuses on revenue diversification for future sustainability.
Read case study
nordic lake side
  • case
  • government

Industry Review

We provided a Nordic embassy located in Singapore with in-depth market insights, to support policy / initiative development.
Read case study
writings on the street
  • case
  • professional services

Industry Talent Review

We worked with a global recruitment group to review and evaluate talent dynamics in the financial services industry, in light of ongoing talent leakage.
Read case study
chairs in room
  • case
  • professional services

Industry Education – AGM

We educated global industries on the shift towards digital AGMs, to drive visibility of an AGM platform solution of a business expansion specialist.
Read case study
sky clouds pink
  • case
  • technology

Business Scaling

We guided a cloud computing company on its client acquisition strategy, supporting the prioritisation of sales efforts.
Read case study
light bulbs hanging from wall
  • case

Innovation Mindset

We led the regional partnership team of a Big Four accounting firm through cultural change to adopt an innovation mindset.
Read case study
magnify glass outdoors
  • case
  • asset & wealth management

Equity Blocks Strategy

We conducted a partner screening exercise, based on strategic, financial, and operational synergies, to help shortlist potential prospects for the client to partner with.
Read case study
mobile date graphic
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Digital Transformation

We guided an Indonesian stock brokerage though their digital transformation efforts and launch of an online trading platform, driving client acquisition and enhancing scalability.
Read case study
red head silhouette
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Sales Strategy

We supported a capital markets data provider in achieving robust sales growth via a global strategy proposition pivot and a tailored sales strategy.
Read case study
crypto assets
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Security Token Offering Strategy

We developed a security token offering (“STO”) strategy for a publicly listed digital assets exchange.
Read case study
blockchain structure
  • case
  • corporate governance

Industry Education

We helped a blockchain-based compliance service provider educate the industry on a shift from know-your-customer (“KYC”) to know-your transaction (“KYT”).
Read case study

Business Development and Operations Associate

As a nimble consulting firm, this role will be dynamic. It will entail anything and everything that may arise to support the business objectives. You’ll have clear responsibilities – initiatives you will need to proactively drive – and, there will be ad hoc tasks that just need to get done. You’ll work directly with the CEO, COO, and Partners, gaining unmatched exposure to how a business runs day-to-day, and the on-the-fly decisions that need to be made.
light bulb hands
  • case
  • government

Government Tech / Innovation Hub Strategy

We designed an end-to-end strategy and pitch / outreach campaign for a regional government in APAC, looking to develop their tech / innovation hub proposition.
Read case study
Hong Kong at night
  • case
  • banking

Market Entry Strategy

We reviewed the Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) opportunity and established the market entry strategy for a consumer finance company looking to enter Hong Kong and Macau.
Read case study
chess player hands
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Exchange Strategy

We developed an end-to-end corporate strategy and commercialisation plan for a leading Asian digital securities exchange.
Read case study
emergency ambulance
  • case

M&A Strategic Due Diligence

We helped a B2B InsurTech company conduct strategic due diligence of an acquisition target to identify strategic, operational, and financial synergies and potential obstacles.
Read case study
child with book
  • case
  • education

Education International Expansion

We advised an international school group on its global expansion strategy, across market selection, school model design, and partner operating model.
Read case study

Consultant / Senior Consultant / Associate

As a boutique consulting firm, a Q&A consultant’s role is broad. You will not only generate market insights and deliver on project mandates. You will also play a front-of-house role in working directly with clients and senior partners. This exposure is crucial to your depth of understanding for the projects you work on, and the market you work in.
painting of greens and head
  • case

Corporate Growth Strategy

We advised a RegTech company specialising in trade finance on its corporate growth and expansion strategy.
Read case study
pig saving money
  • case

Virtual Bank Evaluation

We guided a leading ASEAN Buy-Now-Pay-Later FinTech player through exploring the option of establishing a virtual bank in Philippines.
Read case study
organic art white
  • case
  • healthcare

Corporate Governance Establishment

We developed a robust corporate governance structure and operating handbooks for a premium healthcare service provider exploring blockchain technology.
Read case study
crypto coins raining down
  • case

Business Model Transformation

We guided a leading ASEAN Buy-Now-Pay-Later FinTech player in transitioning their business from a D2C model to a B2B model.
Read case study
strategy planing desk
  • case
  • technology

Research Report

We helped a Big Tech Giant survey and interview the FinTech community in Hong Kong to identify key challenges and solutions, and publish the same in a co-branded report.
Read case study
dollar bars
  • case
  • asset & wealth management

Asia Wealthtech Strategy

We designed an end-to-end market entry strategy for a leading global asset manager’s B2B WealthTech solution in Asia.
Read case study
bruce artwork on walls
  • case
  • education

China Market Entry

We advised a Hong Kong international school group on its China market entry strategy via a joint venture partnership with the oldest school in the U.K.
Read case study
workflow on paper
  • case

Technology / Process Evaluation

We reviewed and refined the investment valuation methodology and algorithm of a machine learning-based investment manager specialising in the P2P credit space.
Read case study
Bruce Salzer / Subject-Matter Expert

Bruce Salzer
Louisa Robb / Subject-Matter Expert

Louisa Robb
Evan Schnidman / Subject-Matter Expert

Evan Schnidman
Jong Lee / Subject-Matter Expert

Jong Lee
Vippy Wong / Subject-Matter Expert

Vippy Wong
Marcus Consolini / Subject-Matter Expert

Marcus Consolini
Jeanny Ang / Senior Consultant

Jeanny Ang

Alison Hu
Justin Chung / Engagement Manager

Justin Chung
Michael Campion / Head of Training

Michael Campion
YVETTE KWAN / COO

Yvette Kwan
Benjamin Quinlan CEO / Managing Partner

Benjamin Quinlan
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2021

Michael Fan
  • report
  • finTech

A Bridge to the Future: Hong Kong Fintech Promotion Roadmap

The report explores key challenges faced by both Fintech solution providers and users in the adoption of Wealthtech / Investech, Insurtech, Greentech, A.I., and DLT. These areas not only exhibit significant demand but also hold relevance across the banking, securities, and insurance sectors. The whitepaper also illuminates the city’s roadmap for achieving broader adoption in these critical areas.
See our findings
Quinlan & Associates E-Wallet Report
  • report
  • finTech

Winning Hong Kong’s Merchant Payment War – Revisiting the Battle Plans of Hong Kong’s E-Wallet Providers

This report looks in detail at the e-wallet landscape in Hong Kong, providing an in-depth overview of e-wallet payment trends, the competitive landscape, and some of the challenges facing local providers on their path to profitability.
See our findings

Moanna Tang
Q&A BISIH Report: CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Deposit Tokens: Wholesale Adoption Explorations & Challenges
  • report
  • banking

Project Dynamo – CBDCs, stablecoins, and deposit tokens: wholesale adoption explorations and challenges

The focus of this market landscape study is on the wholesale adoption explorations of CBDCs, DTs, and SCs, including key adoption challenges and the broader market development outlook for key market participants.
See our findings

Adoption of CBDCs, DTs, and SCs Holds Potential to Revolutionise Wholesale Financial Operations, Despite Adoption Challenges
man with red umbrella
  • report
  • insurance

From Push to Pull: Examining the Case for Direct-to-Consumer Digital Distribution in Hong Kong’s Insurance Industry

This presentation examines the key challenges facing incumbent Hong Kong insurers due to their heavy reliance on intermediaries while also exploring the lucrative opportunities on offer from developing a D2C digital distribution proposition.
See our findings
APAC Digital Bank Mobile Phone
  • report
  • finTech

APAC Digital Bank Landscape

This report serves as an invaluable guide to digital banks in APAC on current market dynamics from both supply and demand perspectives, offering valuable insights on achieving profitability through optimising client fulfilment across the end-to-end value chain.
See our findings
reuters logo

UBS flags $17 billion hit from Credit Suisse takeover
asia insurance review

Insurers continue to integrate ESG
south china morning post logo

Hong Kong virtual banks ‘likely to develop as big players’ even after 2022 losses
funds global asia

APAC insurers struggling with net-zero plans
AsianInvestor logo

Rising regulation emerges as key risk for Asia insurers
APAC insurance investment handshake
  • report
  • insurance

APAC Insurance Investment Landscape: Current Challenges and Future Priorities

This report aims to provide clarity on uncertainties ahead by examining the current challenges and future priorities of APAC insurers within the fast-changing investment and regulatory landscape.
See our findings
abrdn & quinlan and associates logo

APAC insurers consider regulatory adoption as the highest priority, reveals APAC insurance survey
Grace Liu / Consultant

Grace Liu
kpgm & quinlan

KPMG China and Quinlan & Associates form strategic cooperation – Press Release

Test Event / Webinar Q&A Hosted
hkgc and q&a conference logo

The Future of Finance in Hong Kong: Hong Kong’ Virtual Asset Regulatory
cosmetic products
  • case
  • consumer retail

Strategy Development

We conducted an in-depth strategic review of Hong Kong’s beauty and personal care industry to help a global cosmetics giant redesign its corporate strategy in the city.
Read case study
mobile phone with stock market data
  • case
  • asset & wealth management

Strategic Due Diligence

We helped a global private equity firm make an informed investment decision by conducting an in-depth strategic due diligence on the Chinese virtual banking space.
Read case study
public speaking man
  • case
  • banking

Employee Upskilling

We provided targeted corporate training for a global commercial bank’s employees, focusing on public speaking, negotiations, and leadership skills.
Read case study
digital assets
  • case

Business Transformation Strategy

We advised a crypto derivative trading platform on its 5-year business transformation plan that focuses on revenue diversification for future sustainability.
Read case study
nordic lake side
  • case
  • government

Industry Review

We provided a Nordic embassy located in Singapore with in-depth market insights, to support policy / initiative development.
Read case study
writings on the street
  • case
  • professional services

Industry Talent Review

We worked with a global recruitment group to review and evaluate talent dynamics in the financial services industry, in light of ongoing talent leakage.
Read case study
chairs in room
  • case
  • professional services

Industry Education – AGM

We educated global industries on the shift towards digital AGMs, to drive visibility of an AGM platform solution of a business expansion specialist.
Read case study
sky clouds pink
  • case
  • technology

Business Scaling

We guided a cloud computing company on its client acquisition strategy, supporting the prioritisation of sales efforts.
Read case study
light bulbs hanging from wall
  • case

Innovation Mindset

We led the regional partnership team of a Big Four accounting firm through cultural change to adopt an innovation mindset.
Read case study
magnify glass outdoors
  • case
  • asset & wealth management

Equity Blocks Strategy

We conducted a partner screening exercise, based on strategic, financial, and operational synergies, to help shortlist potential prospects for the client to partner with.
Read case study
mobile date graphic
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Digital Transformation

We guided an Indonesian stock brokerage though their digital transformation efforts and launch of an online trading platform, driving client acquisition and enhancing scalability.
Read case study
red head silhouette
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Sales Strategy

We supported a capital markets data provider in achieving robust sales growth via a global strategy proposition pivot and a tailored sales strategy.
Read case study
crypto assets
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Security Token Offering Strategy

We developed a security token offering (“STO”) strategy for a publicly listed digital assets exchange.
Read case study
blockchain structure
  • case
  • corporate governance

Industry Education

We helped a blockchain-based compliance service provider educate the industry on a shift from know-your-customer (“KYC”) to know-your transaction (“KYT”).
Read case study

Business Development and Operations Associate

As a nimble consulting firm, this role will be dynamic. It will entail anything and everything that may arise to support the business objectives. You’ll have clear responsibilities – initiatives you will need to proactively drive – and, there will be ad hoc tasks that just need to get done. You’ll work directly with the CEO, COO, and Partners, gaining unmatched exposure to how a business runs day-to-day, and the on-the-fly decisions that need to be made.
light bulb hands
  • case
  • government

Government Tech / Innovation Hub Strategy

We designed an end-to-end strategy and pitch / outreach campaign for a regional government in APAC, looking to develop their tech / innovation hub proposition.
Read case study
Hong Kong at night
  • case
  • banking

Market Entry Strategy

We reviewed the Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) opportunity and established the market entry strategy for a consumer finance company looking to enter Hong Kong and Macau.
Read case study
chess player hands
  • case
  • market infrastructure

Exchange Strategy

We developed an end-to-end corporate strategy and commercialisation plan for a leading Asian digital securities exchange.
Read case study
emergency ambulance
  • case

M&A Strategic Due Diligence

We helped a B2B InsurTech company conduct strategic due diligence of an acquisition target to identify strategic, operational, and financial synergies and potential obstacles.
Read case study
child with book
  • case
  • education

Education International Expansion

We advised an international school group on its global expansion strategy, across market selection, school model design, and partner operating model.
Read case study

Consultant / Senior Consultant / Associate

As a boutique consulting firm, a Q&A consultant’s role is broad. You will not only generate market insights and deliver on project mandates. You will also play a front-of-house role in working directly with clients and senior partners. This exposure is crucial to your depth of understanding for the projects you work on, and the market you work in.
painting of greens and head
  • case

Corporate Growth Strategy

We advised a RegTech company specialising in trade finance on its corporate growth and expansion strategy.
Read case study
pig saving money
  • case

Virtual Bank Evaluation

We guided a leading ASEAN Buy-Now-Pay-Later FinTech player through exploring the option of establishing a virtual bank in Philippines.
Read case study
organic art white
  • case
  • healthcare

Corporate Governance Establishment

We developed a robust corporate governance structure and operating handbooks for a premium healthcare service provider exploring blockchain technology.
Read case study
crypto coins raining down
  • case

Business Model Transformation

We guided a leading ASEAN Buy-Now-Pay-Later FinTech player in transitioning their business from a D2C model to a B2B model.
Read case study
strategy planing desk
  • case
  • technology

Research Report

We helped a Big Tech Giant survey and interview the FinTech community in Hong Kong to identify key challenges and solutions, and publish the same in a co-branded report.
Read case study
dollar bars
  • case
  • asset & wealth management

Asia Wealthtech Strategy

We designed an end-to-end market entry strategy for a leading global asset manager’s B2B WealthTech solution in Asia.
Read case study
bruce artwork on walls
  • case
  • education

China Market Entry

We advised a Hong Kong international school group on its China market entry strategy via a joint venture partnership with the oldest school in the U.K.
Read case study
workflow on paper
  • case

Technology / Process Evaluation

We reviewed and refined the investment valuation methodology and algorithm of a machine learning-based investment manager specialising in the P2P credit space.
Read case study
Bruce Salzer / Subject-Matter Expert

Bruce Salzer
Louisa Robb / Subject-Matter Expert

Louisa Robb
Evan Schnidman / Subject-Matter Expert

Evan Schnidman
Jong Lee / Subject-Matter Expert

Jong Lee
Vippy Wong / Subject-Matter Expert

Vippy Wong
Marcus Consolini / Subject-Matter Expert

Marcus Consolini
Jeanny Ang / Senior Consultant

Jeanny Ang

Alison Hu
Justin Chung / Engagement Manager

Justin Chung
Michael Campion / Head of Training

Michael Campion
YVETTE KWAN / COO

Yvette Kwan
Benjamin Quinlan CEO / Managing Partner

Benjamin Quinlan
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