04/23/2019
Delayering AML – Ideal Test Field for Innovative Technologies
These breaches highlighted the lapses in banks’ CDD
FinTech
04/22/2019
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant accused of spying, released quarterly financials for the first time ever in a defiant move
Its net profit margin was 8% for the quarter, but the company didn't disclose its actual net profit.
04/18/2019
Japan to require crypto exchanges to bolster internal oversight: source
Following a series security lapses at exchanges last year, the FSA restricted use of less-secure “hot wallets”
04/18/2019
Value Partners set to launch Asia innovation fund
The fund will focus on undervalued stocks of companies that are believed to be transforming their sectors.
04/18/2019
Crypto compliance startup Chainalysis raises funding from MUFG, Sozo Ventures
Chainalysis is known for its work in helping law enforcement, regulators, and businesses including banks track flows of cryptocurrency to spot illicit activity.
04/17/2019
Hogan Lovells Releases APAC Data Protection, Cyber Security Guide
Rising public awareness of data protection concerns, due to the ever increasing volume and scale of cyber incidents in APAC
04/17/2019
China Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Monthly Update – April 2019 Issue
Enterprises are encouraged to strengthen data safety management for external use and strengthen self-discipline by signing self-discipline conventions and public commitments.
04/17/2019
Avaloq launches avaloq.one, a new platform that connects fintechs with the world’s financial institutions
The platform gives us access to some of the world’s leading financial institution
04/17/2019
Japans Amazon opens cryptocurrency wallet service
Multifaceted Gateway for Cryptocurrency
04/17/2019
GlenBit Exchange Announces Integration with Blockpass KYC Connect
Blockpass is a leading RegTech and Compliance business which provides digital identity verification as a service.
04/16/2019
Ex-ANZ bigwig Steve Belotti’s new firm doubles down in blockchain
Fresh from a horror 2018, performance at Bellotti’s digital assets investment firm Token Capital Management has rebounded and his team is seeking to make the most of it.
04/16/2019
Objectway is one of the 100 World's Most Innovative Wealthtech.com
The WealthTech sector is one of the fastest growing verticals of FinTech
04/16/2019
Citi, Schroders launch investIQ for Citi clients
investIQ analyses the user’s investment personality, strengths and weaknesses, which will ultimately help them make more informed, well-rounded investment decisions.
04/16/2019
Asia’s tech firms posing challenge for traditional banks as clients go digital
Asia’s tech entrants see their advantage in the way they can seamlessly integrate banking services with their users’ regular online activities and the efficiency that comes from their technology.
04/15/2019
Big Japanese Bank Backs Out Of Ripple Money Tap App Partnership
Japan-based Bank, Resona, announced on Thursday that it will cancel its partnership with the Ripple-powered remittance payments app, Money Tap.
04/15/2019
Technology will deliver performance, says Phil King
And he says this isn't a bubble, though he agrees tech is a sector where there is a propensity for bigger blow-ups because like other high-growth segments, it can be prone to fraud and over-valuation.
04/15/2019
Wealthtech Platform Jitta Aims to Remove the Jitters for Wealthy Thai Investors
For Beacon and its fellow investors to have put that much faith in a start-up speaks volumes for the proposition that Trawut has devised and created.
04/14/2019
Standard Chartered expands Straight2Bank Pay in Asian markets
Standard Chartered continues to serve the growing digital needs of clients through innovation.
04/14/2019
FSA-Approved Bitcoin Exchange Set to Go Live in Japan
Decurret’s approval followed a long history of cryptocurrency-related thefts in Japan.
04/14/2019
Banking: Rise of challenger banks in Asia
He describes a challenger or virtual bank as a digital-only proposition, one with no branch network.