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
FinTech
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.
09/24/2019
Profitable Aussie fintech Sandstone Technology readies sale pitch
Sandstone Technology is an Australian fintech with products aimed at digital lending, digital customer acquisition and digital banking.
09/23/2019
Singapore Life becomes Singlife as part of Rebranding
Alongside the rebranding, Singlife has also launched a new Visa debit card, which will allow clients immediate access to their savings, and will negate the need for application forms to make cash withdrawals from an insurance account.
09/23/2019
Asia Pacific Digital Bank to Launch Stablecoin USDA Soon
Asia Pacific Digital Bank (APDB) recently announced the preliminary launch of its stable coin USDA.
09/20/2019
Singapore joins calls for global approach to Facebook’s Libra
Central bank’s managing director raises concern over digital currency’s macro financial risks
09/20/2019
Gresham and ANZ partnership progresses innovative cash management solution
The product development work is firmly on track and we are delighted with the results we are achieving.
09/19/2019
Grab-backer Vertex closes fourth SE Asian fund at $305 mln
The Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India Fund IV was backed by both existing and new limited partners