Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

IMAS Launches Accelerator Programme for Asset Management Industry

Tapping into the fintech community will enable us to be more agile, accelerate our digital agendas

Keeping Pace with Asia’s Evolving Robo-Advisory Regulatory Landscape

In the high net worth individual (HNWI) customer segment, human connection and the relationship are essential in gaining the customer’s trust.

Asia fintech leads global funding as Alibaba and Baidu wallets thrive

Sector raised $30bn last year, nearly double North America tally

Singapore's fastest-growing companies: Tech firms in the lead

A look at why IT-enabled firms, in particular, are dominating Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies list

Banks develop technology to stay relevant in customers’ lives

Customers of BTPN and BCA do not need to operate Jenius or BCA mobile apps on their phones during banking transactions

Wealth managers deliver $90m for Aussie fintech

Wealth management has been a key driver for an Australian financial services technology firm, which boosted group net profit after tax by 15 per cent over the six months to 31 December 2018.

Thai insurtech platform raises $10 million in Series A funding

Moving forward, Sunday has ambitious plans to expand its footprint to key Southeast Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

S. Korea to Boost Fintech Development with Open Banking

A common industry API was first established in Korea in 2016

Digital advice platform opens Sydney office

Australia has a deep pool of tech engineering talent which brings both experience and innovation to our development team.

Bank Of China Teams Up With Prop Tech And New World Development Blockchain

In addition to it, the China Banking Association is also working in order to launch a blockchain platform that aims at improving industry efficiency.

Facial recognition for e-KYC nears debut

After the launch of passbook accounts opened through mobile banking apps, banks are expected to offer both physical and digital passbooks to customers initially, Ms Siritida said.

New advice tech to rival XPLAN

Nathan MacPhee, CCUBE chief executive, said today’s advisers are under increased regulatory scrutiny, and need help with the onerous obligations of reporting and compliance.

Hong Kong opens banking market to online competition

Digital banking licences set to be issued to 6 companies including Tencent, Ant Financial and Xiaomi

Nomura Invests in Venture with Brevan Howard to Build AI-Solutions for the Finance Industry

The Artificial Intelligence specialist is now building trading tools for participants in wholesale financial markets

Shariah-compliant fintech to improve financial inclusion

According to a recent survey conducted by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), at least 40 percent of Indonesia’s population does not have direct access to financial services, including banks.

CIMB banks on all-digital strategy in the Philippines

As an “all-digital, mobile-first” bank, CIMB Bank Philippines Inc’s (CIMB Philippines) consumer banking proposition is backed by a suite of products accessible online and via mobile, he says.

Indonesia Sets New Capital Requirements for Crypto Players

It also regulates which crypto assets can be traded and covers mechanisms for trading, account opening, fund saving and withdrawals.

Insurance Billionaire Goes Into Asset Management Using Artificial Intelligence

Data-centric funds like Two Sigma and Renaissance Technologies have said they rely on artificial intelligence.

What the New PRC Blockchain Regulations Mean

The importance of blockchain and cryptocurrencies means that governments faced with the dilemma of being hands off, regulating or prohibiting such activities do need to take decisions.

Thai wealth-tech sector receives first investment

The funding round will help promote innovation in the country’s wealth-tech industry, pushing Thailand 4.0.

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