10/08/2019
Robo-advisor performance: September 2019
Nearly all portfolios delivered positive returns last month.
FinTech
10/08/2019
SFC sets terms for crypto funds
The Hong Kong securities regulator has published its licensing requirements for the territory’s virtual asset fund managers.
10/04/2019
Accenture’s Future Systems Research Reveals Companies that Excel at Scaling Technology Innovation Generate Double the Revenue Growth
New research surveyed more than 8,300 organizations to reveal the relationship between technology adoption and business growth
10/04/2019
Asian family offices turning to tech, sustainable investment
Less emphasis on speculative foreign-exchange trading, says UBS
10/04/2019
DBS Bank, IRAS join forces on cheque-free initiatives in Singapore
Plans are also on to digitalise IRAS’ stamp duty services using the bank’s Direct Debit Authorisation (DDA) API.
10/03/2019
Nucleus Software to Help Banks in Indonesia Profit from the Digitization of Lending
FinnOne Neo combines three decades of experience working with some of the world's most innovative lenders with the latest technology, and the result is a unique solution that accelerates lenders' path to digital profits.
10/03/2019
Central Bank of China denies that it’s launching a cryptocurrency in November
China has traditionally attempted to stifle the use of cryptocurrency within its borders
10/03/2019
Mizuho Bank to roll out J-Coin Pay in 18,000 retail locations in Japan
Customers can also use the smartphone app to transfer funds between J-Coin Pay accounts and other deposit accounts at their respective banks with zero charges.
10/03/2019
Terrapinn announces the Accounting & Finance Show Asia will be held from 8 - 9 October 2019
The technology event of the year for SMEs and accounting firms in Asia
10/02/2019
Bluevisor Picked for NatWest FinTech Accelerator Programme
The fintech accelerator program, operated by NatWest, a subsidiary of the UK's foremost banking and holdings company
10/02/2019
Can China's state-run digital currency rival Libra?
Analysts say Facebook's plan is an obstacle to China's financial sovereignty
10/02/2019
B21 Granted License as First Regulated App for Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Investment Purchases and Trading
Gibraltar Financial Services Commission awards B21 an in-principle DLT License to Purchase, Manage and Sell Top Cryptocurrencies and Custom Portfolios
10/01/2019
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
The tax would be in force even when the companies are located offshore.
10/01/2019
Security start-up launches in Singapore, takes aim at digital banking
Start-up develops next-generation secure mobile solutions
10/01/2019
Temenos Managing Director, Asia Pacific: Insights on Asia’s Evolving Bank Technology Landscape
He is a keen proponent of financial institutions embracing digitalisation and believes that the human element of wealth management will be complemented by, but not endangered by, AI and machine learning.
09/30/2019
Asian Institutions Are Finally Warming to Crypto Hedge Funds
Crypto hedge funds in the region face hurdles to getting off the ground, including licensing, banking, custody and insurance.
09/30/2019
Latest Bitcoin Mutual Funds Simplify Crypto For Cautious Asian Investors
Providing more details about the company’s new offering
09/30/2019
Fintech for good
Super-apps such as Grab have potential to expand financial inclusion for consumers and small businesses.
09/25/2019
Avaloq named Overall Winner in the 2019 XCelent European Wealth Management Technology Vendors report
Avaloq was named the winner due to its strong performance across each Celent ABCD Vendor View category1 and having earned the highest total score.
09/25/2019
State Bank of India Launches Digital Banking App in UK
The app also comes with a strong cordon of device binding to protect the security of customer funds.