Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Wealth management software firm circles competitor

The $1.1 billion Bravura is more than eight times GBST's market cap.

Fintech is thriving! Global investment more than doubles in 2018

This was partly due to a small number of mega deals.

Standard Chartered gets its head in the open banking game

Open banking is about putting more choices in the hands of our clients.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Approves Virtual Bank License for WeLab Digital Limited

The HKMA reported that it making good progress in the processing of the remaining 4 shortlisted virtual bank applications indicating that Hong Kong will soon have eight digital bank options.

A Platform for FinTech Success

Across the years 2014-2017, FinTech companies based in Hong Kong raised US$940 million, compared to US$627 million and US$325 million raised in Australia and Singapore respectively.

How will IoT transform industry in Asia?

For me, one of the key elements in this report is that the maturity of the Asian markets means that the default position is no longer “R&D in US or Europe, build in Asia”.

World’s Best Investment Banks 2019: Financial Technology

Global Finance’s winners are turbocharging investment in new technologies to facilitate existing systems and products while also supporting fintech innovations.

Western Union Partners With Crypto Wallet for Cross-Border Transfers

With this partnership, Filipinos will now be able to receive international money transfers that are made from the Western Union platform directly to their Coins.ph wallets.

China could soon ban cryptocurrency mining: Report

The South China Morning Post has reported the country's economic planning body is moving to ban cryptocurrency mining facilities.

Japan’s MUFG eyes SE Asian fintech startups with $185m CVC fund

MUFG added that it views this as an opportunity for innovation, and for startups to add value creatively in that space.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Anti-Money Laundering Solution Takes Prestigious Asia Award Second Year Running

LexisNexis Bridger Insight XG Awarded 'Best AML Solution' in 2018 at Asian Private Banker's Technology Awards

NAB eyes partnerships with Israeli groups to further big data strength

The bank confirmed it had held discussions with Sparkbeyond but was yet to finalise a relationship between the two groups.

Standard Chartered aims to launch virtual bank services within six months

The joint venture's virtual banking team consists of 100 people, including local talent, staff from Standard Chartered, and virtual banking experts from over

SoftBank to Seek $15 Billion More for Its Huge Tech Fund

Vision Fund is considering a variety of ways to raise capital

Which companies and countries will be swept away by digitalisation?

As with any seismic shift, there are risks and rewards, with some businesses already operating in markets or sectors that are well placed to take advantage of this transformation.

Singapore Regulator and Cambodian National Bank Sign FinTech MOU

The two regulators will work together on developing rules to govern new technologies

What do Banks Need to Know About Virtual Currencies Right Now?

Some of the larger financial institutions are beginning to formalize their positions.

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.

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

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.