Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

WealthTech investments reached 80% of last year’s total in Q1 alone

Global WealthTech funding is on track to surpass 2017’s record with over $2bn invested in Q1 2018

Fintech Battle Pits Biggest Singapore Bank Against China Giants

Both companies are targeting DBS’s core markets of Southeast Asia and India for expansion.

Profile introduces Axia Robo Advisor that delivers unique automation to address new markets

The firms benefit, among others, from the sheer automation and flexibility of the platform to manage the full advisory process, its low operating cost and fast client acquisition while delivering “independent” advice with transparency.

Crypto Investment Bank Debuts in Hong Kong

As the crypto market transitions from a wild casino to an emerging market, it represents a significant opportunity for financial intermediaries.

Macquarie, Square Peg lead $15m round in Australian fintech startup Athena

Australia-based Apex Capital and Rice Warner also participated in the round.

Crossbridge Capital Expands Platform

It is complemented by the firm's existing wealth management and advisory services for high net worth and ultra high net worth investors.

Transparency and Expertise — The Story of Masamitsu Hirai and Blackstar Group

In a recent interview with GQ he remembers a time when working overtime for 200 hours a month was commonplace for him, placing a toll on his health.

Stealthbits Technologies ramps up A/NZ play with Emt Distribution

Another exclusive deal for the security-focused distributor

Jack Ma’s Ant Financial to snag Carlyle for $10bn fund-raising

The funding will be mostly used for overseas expansion, the people said.

HDFC Bank — Revolutionising Banking with Artificial Intelligence

The underlying mission of HDFC Bank is to enable AI backed services ranging from commerce to care that can fulfill all the needs of HDFC Bank as well as Non–Bank customers.

With Uber dead, Singapore VCs are now investing in blockchain and AI startups

"Based on our interactions with people in the venture capital sphere, it appears that many venture capital firms are setting up specific focus groups to look into potential crypto-related investments, for fear of missing out on the crypto bandwagon,&

Singapore's getting more serious with AI efforts

within the financial sector. Establishing AI guidelines was just a first step for MAS in this sphere.

Future FinTech Announces Engagement with Dragon Gate Investment Partners

We believe that Dragon Gate will help us build and maintain an interactive and healthy investor relations.

Nomura and Hitotsubashi University Business School to Develop Financial Data Science Platform

NAM’s Innovation Lab, established on October 1, 2017, to conduct research into innovative asset management technologies, will work together with HUB on the project.

Japan's Bitcoin King Poaches Wall Street Talent for Crypto Empire

The nation’s virtual currency exchanges are now licensed by Japan’s securities watchdog, giving the venues an official stamp of approval that’s largely absent from countries like the U.S. and Britain.

HKMA to waive proof of income and address for online, mobile loans

Under a new guideline, banks can now collect other big data or information to fully access the credit risk of internet and phone applications

Morrison sharpens blockchain, AI agenda

The Government will pour $45 million over four years to develop the Consumer Data Right

HSBC rolls out facial recognition for mobile

Customers in 24 countries who have an iPhone X can use feature to log into HSBCnet

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce launches world’s first blockchain-based e-Certificate of Origin

The SICC platform aims to vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.

Asia as a payments innovation hub: Looking beyond the ‘China effect’

The Philippines is seen as a pioneer in mobile banking in the region.