Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Family Bank partners with SimbaPay to launch instant transfers to China’s WeChat

With over 1 billion subscribers, WeChat is the largest payment and social media app in China.

Labuan IBFC sets sights on Asian fintech industry

The midshore jurisdiction’s readily available structures and solutions as well as unique Regulatory stance makes it an Asian domicile of choice for Fintech businesses

Moody’s Analytics Wins in Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2018

The Moody’s Analytics Regulatory Reporting Module was Highly Commended in the Best Regulatory Reporting Solution category.

Singaporean fintechs engage with UAE digital bank

They are integrating with the banking and financial ecosystem in the UAE

Bank of East Asia boosts trade finance capabilities with next-generation platform from Finastra

The move includes SME customers in Hong Kong, China and overseas. I

Cryptocurrency Custodian Services InVault Launches in Hong Kong

Shanghai Cryptocurrency Custodial service provider, InVault launches in Hong Kong following a mandatory regulation to crypto firms.

Local cyber security firm expands Jersey’s links with Japan

The security monitoring and event management product is already available to Jersey clients, andDefence Logic hasnow signed a distribution agreement in Japan, allowing their Japanese sister company Nihon Cyber Defence to re-sell the innovative product.

Standard Chartered: The Bank of the Future is Platform-Based

Where banking is headed: creating and assembling platforms that go beyond the traditional financial services, writes Sebastian Wedeniwski, Standard Chartered’s Chief Technology Architect, on finews.asia.

Bitcoin’s crash is not the end of cyber currencies

Banks and governments face a push to make money more digital

FNZ Cements its Platform Footprint in Asia with some Big Name Clients

FNZ is a global wealth management platform provider that offers its service on a fully outsourced basis only.

Malaysian firm launches robotic-themed product

A maximum 10% will also be invested in Islamic certificates, including certificates of deposit.

Singapore Sees First Bitcoin Trial: Were Bitcoin Trades Reversed?

Two cryptocurrency firms - B2C2 and Quione - battle it out over 3,000 bitcoins.

Cloudera partners with Bank Rakyat Indonesia on Data-Driven Journey

One of Indonesia's largest state-owned banks increases its customer base and revenue while strengthening its fraud detection capability through machine learning and advanced analytics with Cloudera

Naver’s Line prepping to start internet-only bank in Taiwan

Taipei Fubon Bank is the second-biggest shareholder with a 25.1 percent stake, while CTBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Taiwan and Union Bank of Taiwan each hold 5 percent, Line Financial said on Wednesday.

Tech edge, expertise and eco-approach forge Cathay United Bank’s leadership in Asia

Cathay United Bank aims to create a comprehensive banking platform across Asia by investing in digital technology to capitalise on the fintech revolution

The future of virtual banking in Hong Kong

I believe the HKMA is rejecting those who fail to offer a clear picture of their business plan or had no solid financial status.

Indonesia to develop Shariah-compliant blockchain gold exchange

Blockchain regulation in Indonesia is an ongoing process at the moment, something Lumintang describes as challenging but crucial.

Making private bankers more productive

Rapid regulatory developments correlating to costs continues to be one of the biggest challenges for private banks operating in the region.

RBC sells distribution platform

The closure of the transaction is subject to approval by local authorities.

India fintech firm eyes Mideast expansion with office in QFC

Confirming the talks with leading banks in the country, Raghu Mohapatra, group chief operating officer, said, “We will soon be announcing the implementation of our solutions in leading Qatari banks which will help them lead the way with personalised

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