04/04/2019
HSBC uses blockchain for letter of credit between Australia and China
Being able to digitise this is expected to create savings in terms of time and invested resources.
FinTech
04/04/2019
Appleby Bermuda And HongKong Partners Share Bermuda Insights On Asset Tokenisation At The Ultra Connect Series 2019
The events were held at Huckleberry in Bermuda
04/03/2019
Analysis: Whither crypto after Bitmain IPO pulled?
Bitmain did at least take the shovels-to-the-goldrush approach of selling the tools for eager bitcoin miners.
04/03/2019
The Opportunity for Fintech in Indonesia’s SME Financing Gap
In the 1998 and 2008 economic crises, when large corporations collapsed, SMEs kept the economy pulsing.
04/02/2019
As banking goes digital, Japan's big banks slash hiring
MUFG Bank expands paperless branches and cuts 2020 recruits by half
04/02/2019
Malaysian banks getting ready for more fintech
More collaboration between fintech players and banks is to be expected in Asia, particularly in areas such as know-your-customer processes, anti-money laundering and digital identity management, including facial and voice recognition.
04/01/2019
Can startups cash in on Asia's growing family office segment?
Hong Kong-based Raffles Family Office is one such player that has chosen to allocate a small portion of its $1.5b AUM into the startup space
04/01/2019
Avaloq chairman unleashes entrepreneurial flair for social good
Financial technology is a big growth sector, and one hugely successful fintech player is utilizing his entrepreneurial flair and know-how to aid social ventures in rural India
03/29/2019
Crypto Custodian Legacy Trust Integrates Ledger’s Institutional-Grade Custody Solution
The company’s products include the Ledger hardware wallet line, which has already sold in nearly 170 countries.
03/28/2019
Leyou Technologies Announces 2018 Annual Results
Revenue and Operating Data of the Flagship Product "Warframe" Hit New Highs; Profit Attributable to the Owners of the Company Surged by 131.8% to US$20.4 million
03/28/2019
Hong Leong goes live with Iress ViewPoint
The IRESS solution further complements Hong Leong’s offering to clients, giving them a clear competitive advantage across desktop, browser and mobile channels.
03/28/2019
Nomura and University of Tsukuba to Launch Joint Blockchain R&D Project
Blockchain technology offers a number of advantages including the prevention of data tampering and enhanced transparency.
03/28/2019
The future is in the cloud, says Avaloq
Swiss-based software company Avaloq says the demand for technological-based financial services will grow with a new generation of wealth, such as the shift to cloud banking
03/27/2019
Malaysia well on its way to become a cashless society
The drop coincided with wider application of mobile and online payments in Malaysia.”
03/26/2019
Wealth Management Tech Service PIVOT Fintech Receives Capital Markets Services License from The Monetary Authority Of Singapore
“This significant Singapore milestone marks the start of PIVOT’s ambition to deliver innovative wealth management solutions in Southeast Asia.”
03/26/2019
The Fintech Phenomenon
The Asia-Pacific region has become a hub for financial technology or fintech, attracting almost $30 billion in investment last year, according to Accenture.
03/25/2019
Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is beaming on tourists, blockchain and cryptocurrencies alike to promote technological innovation
Thailand’s National Innovation Agency is providing access to over 44 billion baht (US$1.4 billion/HK$11 billion) in funds
03/25/2019
The Complex Fortune Growing Inside World's Most Valuable Startup
Ownership structure used by Zhang Yiming is popular in tech
03/25/2019
Bank of Beijing eyes joint venture with ING
The two firms aim to build a brand in digital banking with the help of financial technologies
03/25/2019
TMT fund sector is the standout performer
Belief that innovative technology will continue to transform our lives, spurring demand for new products and services, sustained the strong performance by funds dedicated to tech.