02/19/2019
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.
FinTech
02/15/2019
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.
02/15/2019
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.
02/15/2019
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.
02/15/2019
UOB is going after Asean’s millennials with a digital bank called TMRW – and its biggest draw could be a game that levels-up with savings
Named TMRW (pronounced “tomorrow”), UOB’s new digital bank will be rolled out for the first time in Thailand, where a pilot programme has already started with 1,500 customers.
02/15/2019
Cyber scams in Hong Kong tripled last year: HKMA
As more digital banking solutions are introduced, cybersecurity risks have increased
02/15/2019
Axia Suite 2.1 released with new functional features
Axia Suite has now been enriched with new functionalities for risk management & compliance.
02/14/2019
Security tokens can shape future of wealth management in SE Asia
They allow superior access and liquidity through the concept of security token offerings backed by real assets.
02/14/2019
Thai startup Jitta raises US$6.5 million to empower wealth management
The money will be used for national and regional expansion plus hiring developers
02/14/2019
Digitalized Global Wealth Management platform Wins 10 awards
We are very proud of our global investment team with such great achievement.
02/14/2019
AI-based Fund Management Gaining Traction in Korean Fund Market
GQ Asset Management is planning to launch an AI-based private equity fund worth 20 billion won towards the end of February.
02/14/2019
Fintech: Offshore regulations and trends in Asia
Article first appeared in Asia Business Law Journal
02/14/2019
Are You Ready for China's Cybersecurity Law?
For foreign institutions operating in China and local institutions with overseas operations, the Cybersecurity Law is raising major concerns about the amount and cost of the work required to assess all computer systems to ensure compliance.
02/13/2019
Digital financial services booming but still lack users
Indonesians’ communal nature played a big part in the growth, he added, as they seek a social foundation in using digital services, thus boosting the number of users of such services at the same time.
02/12/2019
Philippines’ CEZA Issues New Rules for Digital Assets, Token Offerings
“It is our goal to provide a clear set of rules and guidelines that will foster innovation yet ensure proper compliance by actors in the ecosystem,” said CEZA chief Raul Lambino.
02/12/2019
Singapore’s 29 hottest Fintech in 2019
Feel free to also check our previous selection of the top Singapore Fintech companies and their progress
02/08/2019
South Korea ready to partner with Africa on technology
"A win-win proposition" - Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
02/08/2019
South Korea ready to partner with Africa on technology
Korea and the African Development Bank intend to extend the program to other countries and regions in Tunisia and Africa, and explore the massive market potential of industrial zones in other sectors.
02/07/2019
Southeast Asia's internet needs a light touch
ASEAN must develop common standards and avoid restrictive national rules
02/06/2019
Tech arm of global banks pushed more work to India in FY18
Citicorp Services India reported revenue of Rs 3,227 crore in FY18, up 22% a year ago.