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Finance operations
The finance professional of 2027 doesn't exist yet
53% of finance leaders say skills gaps are stalling AI. The 2027 hybrid hire can't be recruited, so here's why you build one instead.
Ross Weldon
•6 minutes
The AI Era Has No Home Market. Build Accordingly.
Airwallex announces $11B valuation and new AI products: T:0, an autonomous finance platform for founders, and Airi, an agentic consumer wallet — built on a decade of global financial infrastructure spanning 160+ payment networks and 200+ countries.
Jack Zhang
•3 minutes
Finance operations
What is AI finance? A complete guide to use cases, benefits, and governance
A complete guide to AI finance covering its definitions, use cases, benefits, risks, and governance. Learn how finance leaders use artificial intelligence to automate cross-border payments, manage company expenses, and eliminate manual workflows.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Finance operations
AI agents in finance: From manual tasks to autonomous workflows
Learn how AI agents in finance connect to business accounts, payments, FX, spend, reconciliation, and AI-ready finance operations. Discover how unified financial infrastructure drives autonomous workflows for modern business teams.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Online payments
AI payments and agentic payments: Checkout, FX, and global payment operations
A readable guide to AI payments covering use cases, benefits, risks, controls, and practical next steps for global finance leaders.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Online payments
SHOPLINE review 2026: Pricing, payment collections, and Airwallex setup for Hong Kong SMEs
Looking for an honest SHOPLINE review? This complete guide for Hong Kong SMEs breaks down SHOPLINE pricing, features, and native payments, helping online merchants protect their store margins by integrating the right financial stack.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Online payments
PCI DSS compliance explained for Hong Kong SMEs: What to know before taking card payments
This guide explains PCI DSS compliance requirements for Hong Kong SMEs, helping business owners secure digital card payments and select the correct validation pathway.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Say Hi to Kai: your AI Assistant in Airwallex
Airwallex's AI assistant now has a name: Kai. It handles 88% of user conversations without human escalation and supports 100+ tools and workflows, from onboarding to transfers to card management.
Shannon Scott
•2 minutes
Finance operations
The AI ROI question CFOs can't answer (yet)
74% of finance leaders prioritise AI, but 40% can't build the business case. Why the cost of waiting could dwarf the cost of getting it wrong.
Ross Weldon
•4 minutes
Online payments
Shopify review 2026: Is it right for Hong Kong SMEs, and where Airwallex fits
Read our comprehensive Shopify review to understand Shopify pricing, payment gateways, and operational setups tailored for Hong Kong SMEs looking to optimise global eCommerce revenue.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes
Transfers
Transfer money from the US to Hong Kong: 3 fastest ways in 2026
Transfer money from the US to Hong Kong with less guesswork. Compare bank wires, online platforms, fees, FX markups, and delivery times for your business.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•4 min
Business banking
HSBC account opening guide 2026: Requirements, fees, and business account options compared
Before opening an account with HSBC, companies may review our tutorial to familiarise themselves with the requirements, fees and documentation needed for three types of business accounts.
Kirstie Lau
•8 min
Finance operations
AI sped up the workflows but human oversight became the bottleneck
AI is making finance teams faster. But results aren't showing up where it counts – and the reason has nothing to do with the tools.
Regina Lim
•5 minutes
Business banking
PayMe for business guide: When it works for Hong Kong SMEs and when you need more
Learn how PayMe for business works, what fees merchants should check, and when Hong Kong SMEs may need a broader account or payment gateway. This guide helps local businesses evaluate if a single wallet matches their growth goals.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Online payments
How to collect payments on TikTok: A guide for Hong Kong online sellers
Learn how to collect payments on TikTok for your cross-border business. This guide explains how TikTok Shop handles customer checkout and when Hong Kong sellers need an external payment gateway to capture social media traffic.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes
Setting the Record Straight: Our Commitment to Global Trust
Airwallex CEO and Co-founder Jack Zhang responds to false allegations and sets the record straight on how customer data is stored, who can access it, and why independent audits back up every claim.
Jack Zhang
•5 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Technology
How product teams are restructuring for AI
AI changed what your teams can build but not how they're organised to build it. Here's what the shift looks like in practice.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•5 minutes
Finance operations
The geography of AI in finance: Why North American teams are pulling ahead
Forrester surveyed 1,279 finance leaders across the globe. The gap in AI execution isn’t about spending – it’s about infrastructure, data, and speed to integrate.
Ross Weldon
•9 minutes
Corporate cards
How to issue instant virtual cards for employee spending in Hong Kong
Learn how instant virtual cards for employee spending help Hong Kong SMEs issue cards faster, set flexible limits, control corporate spend, and simplify financial reconciliation.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Business banking
How to open a bank account for freelancers and solo founders in Hong Kong
Learn how to open bank accounts for freelancers and solo founders in Hong Kong. Compare personal, sole proprietor and limited company setups, paperwork requirements, fees and digital workflows to choose the best option for your independent business.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes
Technology
Introducing Airwallex Billing: Flexible billing solutions for your global business
Say goodbye to billing complexity. Airwallex Billing lets you invoice, manage subscriptions, and launch usage-based pricing – all from one global platform. Automate, scale, and grow faster.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•3 minutes
Technology
From dashboards to decisions: closing the gap between insight and action
Finance teams have the data, but the gap between insight and action is where most lose their edge. Here's what closes it.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes
Business banking
Foreign currency accounts in Hong Kong: How they work and when to open one
This comprehensive foreign currency account guide helps Hong Kong importers, eCommerce sellers, and trading companies manage global trade. Learn how to open a multi-currency account, leverage local details, and stop forced conversions to protect your profit margins.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes