Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore to Let Banks Invest in Digital Platforms, E-Commerce

Regulator to limit investment to 10% of bank’s capital funds

NAM and NRI Conduct Proof of Concept for Applying AI in the Asset Management Industry

The objective of the PoC was to assess whether analysis with AI would contribute to increased accuracy of portfolio managers’ investment decision-making.

Promises and pitfalls in Cambodia's online business world

Young and growing internet population could mean opportunities for investors

India's Biggest E-Commerce Merger at Risk as Billionaire Objects

Flipkart had earlier told Snapdeal that it wants all the startup’s investors to agree to deal terms as a precondition of the transaction

JD.com and Farfetch Partner to Open Ultimate Gateway for Bringing Luxury Brands to China

Farfetch has well-established operations in China and is already the partner of choice for 200 luxury brands and more than 500 multi-brand retailers.

Ketan Samani: «More Than 90 Pct of Fintechs Perish»

Speed remains an important factor in the innovation process, but this year we will probably progress a little more slowly.

Shariah compliant Robo Advisor ‘Algebra’ to pilot in Asia before going global

A robo-advisor is an online wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice without the use of human financial planners.

RegTech solutions set for adoption across APAC

Across Asia Pacific and, for that matter, globally, financial services firms are being asked to provide more detailed and complex submissions to regulators on a more regular basis, using a greater variety of measurement methods.

Japanese banking giant invests $100m in Israeli cybersecurity firm

Cyberreason's advanced technology have protected scores of companies from advanced attacks, including the recent and global WannaCry Ransoware attack.

Robo-advisory for a more efficient front-office

This is in the form of digital marketing – in terms of personal content curation and social media / digital collaboration tools – and acquiring and engaging front-to-back – via multiple channels, staying compliant and creating trusted re

Did Know that 80% of Wealth Managers in China Use WeChat?

This is a compelling opportunity for financial services providers.

Big four facing open banking threat

Capgemini banking and capital markets industry practice head, Phil Gomm, said Australian banks are latecomers to open banking opportunities compared to institutions elsewhere.

Creating a more compelling digital platform for investors

The firm wants to eliminate the unnecessary complexity and lack of transparency from investing to help its users plan and save for a safer future.

Singapore – the Fintech Giant

This essentially means that all the digital currency transactions involving real money or services, such as buying and selling bitcoins with dollars or paying for services with bitcoins, would qualify for GST

Meet Anna Haotanto, The Fintech Queen of Singapore

The small island nation wants more than a high-tech economy: Singapore aims to become a global fintech hub.

UBS in Hong Kong Tech Move

The aim of Hong Kong X is to provide a platform for engagement, networking and knowledge sharing amongst the business community, and the tech start-up ecosystem.

Macquarie shuts down direct robo-advice service

The announcement comes after founder and chief investment officer of OwnerAdvisory John O’Connell passed away last week.

Warburg Pincus to invest $360 million to acquire a significant minority stake in Tata Technologies

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals said the company.

Singapore commodity exchange trials diamonds on the blockchain

Changes of diamond ownership resulting from trading on SDiX can be automatically updated via the facility, creating a permanent digital record to ensure optimal functionality for market participants.

Tencent Wins Two Financial Innovation Awards

The achievements of Chinese financial technology companies have been receiving much attention from the Asia Pacific banking industry.

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