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Bitcoin Won't Cause Lehman-Style Meltdown, Says MAS Fintech Chief

The fintech head further stated that regulators would come forward to apply regulation on consumer protection amidst hype in the digital currency market.

Amazon Alexa will let you check bank balances, order food and more with 10,000 skills

Designed to hang on your every word, the challenge they all face is to remain genuinely useful once the novelty of a talking smart speaker wears off.

UOB banking on millennials at Tampines 1 branch

Five self-service machines have also been set up in the branch lobby and are accessible at any time of the day

Swiss asset manager Pictet drums up support for US$4.3b security fund from Asian investors

The Swiss asset manager is betting a growing market for security solutions as the explosive growth in internet of things constantly sparks new threats

Japan’s Largest Bank Plans to Establish Cryptocurrency Exchange

The move marks the first time a Japanese Bank will launch a cryptocurrency and exchange.

World Federation of Exchanges publishes cybersecurity guidelines

Applying small ‘nudges’, or offering incentives regularly to staff, leads to greater discussion and awareness of cyber threats which may result in better cultural outcomes.

Westpac & NAB launch voice banking technology with Amazon Alexa

Westpac customers will not be able to transfer money or make payments using the service but can ask a range of questions relating to their account balance and transaction history (for the last 50 transactions).

New data breach reporting rules will help prevent cyber crime, say IT experts

The decision-makers were surveyed ahead of February’s introduction of mandatory data breach notification requirements in Australia.

Self-Sovereign Identity Solution Blockpass announces Key Memberships with DIF, Trusted IOT Alliance

This membership will allow Blockpass to engage with industrial leaders and leading blockchain startups to determine key layers of a baseline identity standard for all connected devices.

Macquarie adopts open banking solution

The app integrates with Macquarie's open banking platform, giving customers the option to connect and manage personal finances.

Standard Chartered launches fintech investment unit

The new fund will be led by Alex Manson, who has led the bank’s global transaction banking.

Finastra establishes Future of Banking Center of Excellence in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, being one of the major international financial centers in Asia, serves as the hub for the provision of financial services to global investors.

Chinese central bank official reportedly says virtual currency trade needs to end

A senior Chinese central banker says authorities should ban centralized trading of virtual currencies as well as individuals and businesses that provide related services, Reuters reported

Deconstructing bitcoins: Future of money or a fraud?

Amidst this, cryptocurrency dealer Pluto Exchange has announced the launch of India's first mobile application for transacting in virtual currencies.

Humans can win the race against robot lawyers

Senior lawyers will already have felt the effects of technological changes during their careers.

ING rolls out voice activated banking with Siri

Banking customers can know find out from Siri information including their bank balances without having to press a key.

NAB predicts the future of digital banking in 2018

NAB has 450,000 business customers and every year they call our contact centre, go into a branch or talk to their business banker around $275 million.

MAS Chief Coy on Cryptos

Menon recognised the value of the technology to the city-state, and Singapore is now recognized as a leading fintech hubs.

After Fintech, Singapore Eyes Legaltech Status

The legal industry has been a glacial mover when it comes to disruptive technology, though this is changing.

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