07/19/2019
Japan to lead development of SWIFT network for cryptocurrency: source
It remains unclear how the cryptocurrency network would work.
FinTech
07/19/2019
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
07/19/2019
The Chinese Startup that Changed the Definition of a Bank
Employees pass facial recognition screens when entering the open layout room
07/19/2019
Crypto Payments to Receive a SWIFT-like Network Lead by Japanese Govt
A SWIFT-like network to enter the crypto payment arena.
07/19/2019
China Merchants Bank Selects Wolters Kluwer
This unique service is maintained by Wolters Kluwer experts who actively monitor regulation in 30 countries.
07/18/2019
Thai wealthtech Jitta to expand to Singapore and India
Startup will invest in AI in hope of providing better returns for users
07/18/2019
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.
07/17/2019
Vietnam's VinaCapital buys Singapore robo-advisory platform
Fund to help Smartly crack more Southeast Asian investment markets
07/17/2019
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
07/17/2019
Platform provider divests advice firm
GPS Wealth was sold to Easton Investments in 2017, at which time McGregor stepped down as director.
07/17/2019
The Impact of Technology on the Delivery of Wealth Management in Asia
We see the fundamental driver for technology as expanding customer expectations
07/16/2019
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
07/14/2019
Japan’s Top Regulators Sets Up Working Group Dedicated to Facebook Libra Coin
Things to be discussed during the meeting includes how the central bank will ascertain the better governance of digital assets like Libra.
07/12/2019
A hotbed for fintech activities
Fintech companies have seized the opportunity to offer loans, payments platforms, and other services to largely unbanked and underbanked populations.
07/12/2019
WealthTech Suite crowned “Best Wealth Management System”
The company has also been confirmed as an accredited system provider with the 2019 GoodAccredited Standard.
07/12/2019
Blockpass Announces First-Use KYC Services to Hong Kong Brokers in Partnership with 2GoTrade
Blockpass has continued to add a number of new partnerships and integrations in recent months, including Waves, Tokenomica, Ethfinex, Polymath and Beam amongst others.
07/11/2019
The future of banking
The new digital bank licences mark the next chapter in Singapore’s banking liberalisation journey.
07/11/2019
Life in the era of fintech: The evolving story of ASEAN’s banks
Fintech startups are disrupting traditional banking across the globe. How are ASEAN’s banks responding to this crisis of obsolescence?
07/10/2019
China's Central bank announces digital currency plans
"From the government's perspective, we pay more attention to its influence on financial services, monetary policy and financial stability," Wang said.
07/10/2019
Singapore Exchange invests in Smartkarma
Smartkarma, which operates a global investment research network, is also branching into corporate solutions, as it seeks to tap top executives and investor relations, said a statement.