Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HSBC Announces Digital Accounts Receivable Tool Built on Identitii’s Tokenisation Technology

Further roll out into new markets in Asia will generate additional revenue for Identitii, as previously reported

Appetite for Blockchain Tech Builds Among Korean Banks, but Without Crypto

The bank’s “Blockchain Verification System” allows users to receive evidential documents on private enterprises.

These three trends will influence the evolution of fintech in ASEAN

Each region has its own unique factors that dictate the evolution of the local startup scene.

How fintech is setting Southeast Asia’s SMEs free

In Southeast Asia, only 27% of adults have formal bank accounts and only 33% of businesses have access to proper financing

Citigroup Sees Asian Firms Like Ant Financial Setting the Pace

Citigroup has been building out its mobile app in the U.S.

How AIA modernized its cash management processes

AIA became the first HK insurer to allow premium payments to be made via a QR code scan when it launched its FPS-based solution in 2018

Vermeg expands Asia Pacific reach

Vermeg’s established technology is highly beneficial to banks and financial institutions across APAC.”

China officially launches technology innovation board, with trading expected to begin within two months

New ‘Star’ board aims to be like the tech-heavy Nasdaq in the US

HSBC launches US$880m technology fund for start-up companies

The GBA+ technology fund will provide senior debt financing to companies that are likely to have received funding from venture capital or private equity firms

Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use

while cryptos and blockchain can be useful for settlement, they effectively allow users to sidestep the banking system.

Sparrow’s options trading platform takes flight

Using a hybrid off-chain on-chain approach, Sparrow offers transparent, automated settlement on Ethereum smart contracts deployed onto the Nidus proof of authority chain.

Largest Korean Bank to Explore Crypto Asset Management

Earlier iHodl reported that one of the oldest South Korea's financial institutions, Shinhan Bank, announced the launch of its blockchain-based verification system that can replace the verification process of certification documents required in Korea.

BlueRed a bridge linking Israeli startups to Asia's wealthy

Working closely with Asia's well-heeled, he noticed their appetite for venture investing in Israel's burgeoning startup scene, but that they lacked the connections for access to good deals.

Platforms and Technology: Into the Digital Future of Wealth Management in Asia - Philippines

Client-facing digitalisation is slow to appear in the Philippines, where there is more back-office activity thus far.

Russia may set up offshore zone for cryptocurrency and FX trading on Chinese border

Similarly, in the Philippines, another cryptocurrency hub is being built in the Cagayan Special Economic Zone, striving to be "the Crypto Valley of Asia."

Salesforce.com seeks incubation in its Japan operation

CRM firm is part of 'second wave' of digital transformation, says Co-CEO

Intrust launches micro-saving app

Intrust Super chief executive Brendan O'Farrell said SuperCents removes a major friction point for members

Contactless Smart Cards in Banking Market 2019 With Top Countries Data

Report Title: Global Contactless Smart Cards in Banking Market Insights, Forecast to 2025

Japanese Crypto investors have avoided 93 million in taxes

This is an outrageous number even by Scandinavian standards and could be the explanation of why investors refrain from disclosing such information.

The Innovators 2019: Islamic Finance

Islamic bankers are developing innovations and workarounds that enable them to bring Shariah-compliant services into the digital age.

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