Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore Will Help Crypto Firms Set Up Local Bank Accounts

Singapore has been pushing to develop its financial technology sector as a way of creating jobs and diversifying the economy

BNY Mellon introduces chatbot Selina to handle institutional clients’ trading queries

The bank is committed to streamlining operations and improving services as part of its fintech push, says Sammi Cho, chief executive of the Hong Kong branch

Fintech, a global boost for Islamic Finance?

High transaction costs make it uneconomical for Islamic banks to offer fully-fledged bank accounts to low income groups, which make up a large part of the population in most developing countries.

Philippine firms asked to embrace artificial intelligence

Kumar says as part of digital transformation and disruptive technology, management must think digital, taking risks and responding to technological trends to stay relevant.

CONNECT by Crossbridge once again reinvents the wealth management game

Singapore's first robo-advisor unveils next level in customer experience, becomes first pure-play robo-advisor to integrate MyInfo

Singapore's first robo-advisor unveils next level in customer experience

CONNECT by Crossbridge has also optimised its existing user interface based on extensive user testing and analysis to provide an enhanced wealth management experience.

Zurich launches new adviser portal

Feedback has been that this was one area where some of our competitors have gained an advantage

Swiss vs Singapore in Crypto Race

Cryptocurrency firms or companies issuing coins face hurdles in accessing bank accounts as they pose risks for banks.

MAS’ Cyber Security Advisory Panel Proposes Ways to Enhance Financial Sector Cyber Resilience

CSAP members shared their views on the growing adoption of new technologies, emerging user authentication methods for online financial services

Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten completes 5G trial with Nokia

Rakuten used the Nokia AirScale base station and the Intel 5G Mobile Trial Platform for the technology trial

$80 Billion Banco Santander Uses Ripple For Payments, Will Many Banks Follow

During his speech, Metzger explained that the core purpose of RippleNet within the infrastructure of the OnePay FX platform is to seamlessly process cross-border transactions to ensure that international customers of Banco Santander can send and receive m

Indonesia’s BCA undergoes digital change through iGTB

By 2020 digital banking penetration is set to reach 60 per cent of Indonesia’s 260 million population

Afin creates fintech marketplace and sandbox to tackle financial inclusion

These firms have been charged with applying the framework to "support the transition of FIs towards API architecture and collaboration with other participants in the marketplace".

Digital disruption is changing us for better and worse

If many of us did neither, it’s because digitisation has greatly multiplied the range of rival entertainments available to us – including while we’re supposed to be working.

Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank is First to Use Ripple’s “Multi-Hop” Feature

The technology is expected to lower international transaction costs for banks, institutions, and customers.

Older millionaires becoming just as digitally savvy as younger ones, says Citi’s new HK chief

Angel Ng is seeking to make lender’s workforce more diverse in terms of age, knowledge and background, as she targets the city’s wealthy with a raft of new online and mobile services

Singapore: SMEs are at the heart of the digital challenge

Singapore has become a hothouse for the fintech and banking debate, but can its banks meet the challenge?

Japanese Banking Giant SBI Holdings Planning To Launch ‘S Coin’ Cryptocurrency Token

The bank will begin the trial first with the employees of SBI Group.

OCBC banks on mobile-first strategy, partnerships to grow Indonesia market share

OCBC has over 310 branches in Indonesia, with a reach covering four major cities and other smaller ones.

DFSA signs FinTech Agreement with Japan’s Financial Services Agency

The agreement was signed by Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the DFSA, and Toshihide Endo, Commissioner at Japan’s FSA.