11/04/2019
UOB Launches QR-Based Payment Collection Solution
Businesses can provide their customers with a QR code generated by mCollect which can be scanned to make payment which then leads to immediate crediting and automatic reconciliation.
FinTech
11/04/2019
Westpac's digital push reflects banking sector's big tech problem
it’s also based on a grim reality: rebuilding the bank’s core systems remains an extremely difficult and expensive task.
11/04/2019
Acclime announces the appointment of Chief Technology Officer.
Over the years, he has designed and developed a number of technology platforms that processed millions of transactions daily while fulfilling respective industries’ regulatory requirements.
11/04/2019
Morningstar bets on advice software
AdviserLogic will complement Morningstar's existing suite of adviser software solutions in Australia: Adviser Research Centre, a web-based platform delivering investment research, data and tools; and Morningstar Direct, designed to support APL monito
11/04/2019
A $130 billion question: is the worst over for SoftBank?
Conglomerate's 'valuation discount' is wider than ever ahead of expected Q2 loss
11/01/2019
Singapore’s Jungle Ventures closes $240m third SE Asian fund
Jungle Ventures aims to back 10-15 startups across Series A to B stages in Southeast Asia.
11/01/2019
Crypto bank Sygnum wins a license in Singapore to offer asset management services in the country
Sygnum said its multi-manager fund will allocate investments across a portfolio of managers that tap into the global digital asset opportunity using “different and uncorrelated” investment strategies.
10/31/2019
S. Korea launches open banking service
Currently, 10 local lenders are taking part in the preliminary service
10/31/2019
Bitmain Turmoil: Co-Founder and Executive Director Micree Zhan Ousted
One Bitmain staffer confirmed to CoinDesk under anonymity the authenticity of the internal email that CoinDesk obtained, and said it is like the version 2.0 of Dec 17, referring to Bitmain’s major layoff in late 2018.
10/31/2019
Contemi Partners With Northrow To Accelerate Client Onboarding For Their Customers
Automated verification and monitoring will accelerate client onboarding and significantly reduce the ongoing regulatory burden for Contemi clients.
10/29/2019
Bravura to acquire wealth management software company for $25 million
"Combined with FinoComp's cutting-edge technology, the acquisition extends Bravura's wealth management offering."
10/29/2019
Visit the Swiss Pavilion at the Singapore Fintech Festival
The occasion will provide ample opportunities to network with stakeholders, interlocutors and decision-makers.
10/29/2019
UBS WM promotes tech disruption theme
Asia is in the vanguard of new technology trends, providing opportunities for investors, according to UBS Wealth Management.
10/28/2019
StanChart Opens Second Innovation Lab in Hong Kong
The new lab will leverage emerging technologies and be «a focal point for engagement with the stakeholders of the Hong Kong fintech ecosystem
10/27/2019
China studying blockchain application for forex - regulator
China's parliament on Saturday passed a new law on cryptography, as the country gears up to launch its own digital currency.
10/26/2019
Soon, you may be able to pay via UPI in UAE, Singapore
UPI has emerged as a major challenger to card payments, as more and more merchants accept UPI payments
10/25/2019
Quantifeed partners with Everbright Sun Hung Kai to launch robo-investment solution in Hong Kong
EBSHK Direct AI-Portfolio Investing provides investors access to an entire portfolio of 5 to 20 Hong Kong stocks or Hong Kong ETFs developed using smart analytics and quantitative research, according to a press release by Quantifeed.
10/25/2019
Thailand’s SEC Approves ICO Platform – Leading the Region in Progressive Token Regulations
According to the Reference letter Seamico Securities Public Company Limited (the “Company”) informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that SE Digital Company Limited (“SE Digital”)
10/24/2019
Ebury Makes Landmark International Acquisition
In addition to payments Ebury is investing in technologies that improve the global trade process for SMEs including FX and currency hedging, international cash management and trade finance.
10/24/2019
Local firms urged to tap digital tech, FTAs to expand overseas
But Singapore is in a good position to move the debate on international trade forward because of its size and level of development, he said.