Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Fintech startup soCash raises US$6 mil in series B funding round

The funding round was led by Glory Limited, a pioneer in the development and manufacture of cash handling machines and systems headquartered in Himeji, Japan.

Draft cryptography law issued in the People’s Republic of China

The draft law touches on commercial cryptography, which encompasses any cryptography that isn’t related to state secrets, as well set out the ways in which information is to be safeguarded.

Singapore robo advisory competition heats up with Syfe's debut

These robo advisers largely target customers within Singapore, although most also offer their services to non-residents.

Japan to lead development of SWIFT network for cryptocurrency: source

It remains unclear how the cryptocurrency network would work.

Think China’s data is an unbeatable AI advantage? A new report says otherwise

The research comes as the US and China, competing on so many economic and cultural fronts, are locked in a rivalry over AI technologies

The Chinese Startup that Changed the Definition of a Bank

Employees pass facial recognition screens when entering the open layout room

Crypto Payments to Receive a SWIFT-like Network Lead by Japanese Govt

A SWIFT-like network to enter the crypto payment arena.

China Merchants Bank Selects Wolters Kluwer

This unique service is maintained by Wolters Kluwer experts who actively monitor regulation in 30 countries.

Thai wealthtech Jitta to expand to Singapore and India

Startup will invest in AI in hope of providing better returns for users

UBS launches Future of Finance Challenge contest for the region in Singapore

These solutions need to address specific challenges in transforming banks, and also the future of finance.

Vietnam's VinaCapital buys Singapore robo-advisory platform

Fund to help Smartly crack more Southeast Asian investment markets

More than one in 10 firms losing over $10 million due to cyberattacks according to Willis Towers Watson and ESI ThoughtLab

New survey highlights dramatic increase in cyber threats across the globe

Platform provider divests advice firm

GPS Wealth was sold to Easton Investments in 2017, at which time McGregor stepped down as director.

The Impact of Technology on the Delivery of Wealth Management in Asia

We see the fundamental driver for technology as expanding customer expectations

Eight Virtual Banks have been approved for operation in Hong Kong

The guidelines established by the HKMA will be vital in ensuring the legitimacy of the new firms, thus ensuring as much security as possible, but also will facilitate the promotion of financial inclusion within the Hong Kong wealth management industry

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