Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong regulator, banks launch blockchain-based trade finance platform

The sector is often described as one of the most manual and paper-orientated parts of the financial services industry.

Lendr wins Asian award for innovative partnership

FINTQ is the financial technology arm of PLDT Inc. and Smart’s Voyager Innovations.

JMR Infotech successfully delivers Internet and Mobile Banking Project for Shwe Bank, Myanmar

The engagement has helped Shwe Bank to further enhance the customer experience and raise operational efficiency.

Maybank Singapore bolsters customer engagement with mobile app

Alvin Lee, head of community financial services at Maybank Singapore explained that the launch of Maybank TREATS SG Lifestyle app aligns with the Bank’s digital strategy to create “seamless and real-time communications” with customers.

Standard Chartered enlists Regtech startup Silent Eight for financial crime fight

FCC’s strategy is to continually invest to be at the forefront of the ever-changing financial crime landscape.

BondIT’s automated portfolio construction solution helps put customers first

Using BondIT’s machine-learning algorithms and intuitive user interface, an advisor can deliver a compliant, customised fixed income investment portfolio to a client in a matter of seconds.

Digitizing the bank for a better customer experience

In order to create a better banking experience for customers, many financial institutions are experimenting with emerging technology such as AI and chatbots, facial recognition, robotics, and blockchain.

ANZ Bank introduces new digital assistant

ANZ partnered with New Zealand tech company Soul Machines to develop Jamie

Consumers are embracing AI and will reward organizations that offer more human-like AI experiences

The research also included interviews with several key industry stakeholders and academics.

If You’re Living In Australia, Hiding Your Crypto Offshore Doesn’t Mean You’ll Avoid Tax

Reports out today suggest that the Australian Tax Office are now set to follow up on those who are using offshore bank accounts to hide their cryptocurrencies.

German Fintechs Secure Asian Foothold

This will be done through accelerator programmes for curated startups.

Singapore's Temasek set to report record portfolio; tech deals in focus

Tech investments this year have been focused on virtual reality, education tech startups, ride-hailing and fintech startups

Bicycles the new front line of Chinese internet giants’ fight for e-commerce dominance

Alibaba and Tencent are pouring cash into bike-sharing businesses as a way of drawing consumers into their burgeoning online commerce ecosystems

Should The Reserve Bank of Australia Issue a Digital Currency?

Australia can boast of having some of the most forward-thinking people, they easily adapt to new technology and stay ahead of the trends in the world.

Fintech, Insurance Buoy Singapore

Singapore's growth in financial services rebounded strongly to 4.9 percent last year, versus 1.8 percent in 2016.

RCBC launches online FX trading facility

For clients to use this platform, RCBC clients have to enrol at least two different currency accounts through RCBC’s online banking facility.

Standard Chartered to implement BearingPoint tax reporting suite

FiTAX’s coverage of more than 110 jurisdictions and the ability to monitor and adapt to the ever-changing client tax requirements is in line with the bank’s needs.

The 15 Biggest ICOs So Far

In Europe, Switzerland stands out as the ICO capital, followed by the UK, the latter rapidly gaining terrain in terms of volume and numbers. Swiss ICOs have raised US$456 million.

Li Ka-shing, Hillhouse back Aussie payments startup

Airwallex is building momentum after securing early backers, including Tencent and Sequoia -- more proof if any was needed that high-profile investors add to a startup’s credibility.

Buy Tencent despite tariff concerns, this portfolio manager says

Stuchberry says that Tencent’s dominance in China really has no parallels in the West.

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