
Kenny Siah
Country Head of Product, Global Payment Solutions
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
Biography
About the company
HSBC's presence in Malaysia dates back to 1884 when the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited established its first office in the country on the island of Penang, to issue currency notes. HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad was incorporated locally in 1984 as a wholly owned subsidiary. In 2007, HSBC Amanah launched as Malaysia’s first foreign Islamic banking subsidiary, offering comprehensive conventional and Islamic services.
Presentation
Digital currencies are reshaping the financial landscape and redefining how treasury functions operate. From CBDCs and stablecoins to tokenized assets and blockchain-based payments, these innovations present both transformative opportunities and complex risks. This panel will examine
- how digital currencies impact liquidity management, cross-border transactions, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and cash visibility.
- whether stablecoins, tokenized deposits, or CBDC can improve B2B payments?
- How this will impact cash & treasury management for corporates?
- What will be the position for banks and services providers in this “DLT-era” where ‘composability’ will be reality on programmable platforms?
Industry experts will discuss key implementation challenges, governance considerations, and strategic approaches treasurers can adopt to navigate this evolving ecosystem with confidence.

