Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Apiax Raises $6.6 Million Series A Funding and Expands to Singapore

Apiax was the Startup of the Year at the Swiss FinTech Awards in March 2019 and also named by Fintechnews.ch as one of the Hottest Fintech Startups in Switzerland.

China wants centralised digital currency after bitcoin crackdown

In late September, central bank governor Yi Gang said China’s new currency may be associated with existing electronic payment systems, such as the popular WeChat and AliPay phone apps, which are widespread and allow yuan transactions via bank accoun

Banks and fintech backing climate change efforts

There is huge pressure on farmers around the impact to the environment. Younger generations are happy to consider meat alternatives or just change their diet all together.

JPMorgan-backed cybersecurity firm eyes Aussie banks

The cybersecurity company will open offices in Sydney and Melbourne with a starting presence of five full-time employees, led by former Symantec and Linksys executive Stephanie Boo, the firm's Asia-Pacific managing director.

WhatsApp close to meeting data localisation norms, payments service should be on in two months: NPCI

NPCI is also planning to take UPI overseas to help those travelling abroad make payments through digital means.

Global fintechs set sights on Australia as open banking nears

This means data from consenting consumers on mortgage accounts, credit and debit cards and transaction accounts will be free to be shared between banks and fintech providers.

Poor Internet connection spurs ‘creative ways’ for digital technology in banking and finance

In recent years, advanced technology providers have diversified into the world of financial services—with two of the largest competing technological giants, Google and Apple, now providing digital wallet services.

How Technology Can Drive More Sales and Enhance Client Relationships

From the very start of prospecting clients, we offer solutions to formalise and digitise the information that helps you capture, control and manage client data.

‘Jim’ the Chatbot Helps Singapore Bank Hire for Its Wealth Business

Quality of shortlisted candidates improved after DBS uses Jim

Why going digital-only is not a win-win solution

Benefits of going totally cashless won't outweigh the cost of society leaving economically vulnerable people behind

Singapore robo adviser AutoWealth to raise US$3 million for regional expansion, sources say

Another person familiar with AutoWealth’s plans says the funds raised could also be used to explore opportunities in other Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia.

Robo-advisor performance: September 2019

Nearly all portfolios delivered positive returns last month.

SFC sets terms for crypto funds

The Hong Kong securities regulator has published its licensing requirements for the territory’s virtual asset fund managers.

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

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