In the high-stakes world of FinTech and SaaS, competing for visionary executive talent is no longer just an HR priority—it is a strategic imperative. Yet, as our latest market study reveals, many firms are relying on outdated benchmarks that fail to capture the unique compensation logic of high-growth, technology-centric companies.

Zurich, Switzerland — January 15, 2026 — GECN Group is pleased to announce that Pretium Partners Asia Limited, an independent advisory firm based in Hong Kong and led by May Poon, has officially joined the GECN Group, effective January 1, 2026.

In a world where resilience defines competitive advantage, rigid compensation frameworks fall short. The new challenge? Designing reward strategies that embed both operational stability and strategic agility. Our year-end Rewards & HR Trends Survey and Roundtable delivers the data-driven insights you need. Move beyond benchmarking to optimize...

Across Asia's corporate landscape, a paradigm shift is quietly unfolding as executives grapple with a challenging reality: traditional incentive compensation frameworks are proving inadequate amid escalating trade tensions. What initially appeared as a sector-specific challenge for manufacturers has rapidly evolved into a cross-industry...

According to a global survey report by Pretium Partners, Frederic W. Cook & Co, and FIT Remuneration Consultants, significant disparities exist in CEO compensation across Asia. The median salary for Asian CEOs is only half that of their American and European counterparts. Additionally, long-term incentives as a percentage of salaries for American...

In today's uncertain economic climate, companies face the dual challenges of optimizing costs and enhancing productivity. Many focus solely on pay cuts and layoffs, neglecting productivity improvements, which can harm employee morale.

"Thriving Together with Thoughtful Rewards" ​was the theme in 2024. HR has a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of steering the company through a dynamic market. We have explored how thoughtful rewards can navigate the macro challenges and increase productivity. The key focuses of the survey and webinar include:

The Top Talent Pass Scheme ("TTPS") in Hong Kong has attracted around 6,000 applications since its launch by end of December 2022. The scheme can help combat the brain drain and staff turnover powered by the Great Resignation and the pandemic. From a talent attraction and retention perspectives, Pretium highlights a few areas worth to note and how...

Alignment between pay and performance has become increasingly important especially during economic uncertainties; there is constant debate on whether incentives should be determined by a formula or discretion to increase alignment. Some companies are swinging back and forth like a pendulum; struggling between a formula and discretion in determining...

Pretium survey finds more companies use long-term incentives to reinforce alignment and promote partnership.