10/03/2023
Ex-SoftBank executive sets up stablecoin to dodge high inflation
They’re looking to capitalise on a stablecoin market that analysts at Bernstein estimate will grow more than 20-fold to US$2.8 trillion in five years.
FinTech
09/29/2023
Ant Group Opens Singapore Office
Ant International Foundation anchors our commitment to bring more sustainable and inclusive impact for people
09/27/2023
Hong Kong Suffers Largest Crypto Theft This Year
Mixin is a network for the transferal of digital assets with one million users
09/27/2023
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Reinforces Virtual Asset Rules After JPEX Debacle
The SFC has already notified the relevant individuals and over-the-counter virtual asset money changers of the SFC’s suspicions and concerns and requested them to cease promoting JPEX.
09/27/2023
Currencycloud Established in Chinese Cross Border Payment Market as Customer Growth Triples
This enabled it to expand its Chinese client base from four to 12 across the region.
09/26/2023
Starfish Digital and Standard Chartered partner to support demand for real-time cash management data
The partnership will deliver API-led real-time data for cash management and improved cash visibility to corporate treasury teams
09/21/2023
SC Ventures Launches audax Financial Technology to Help Financial Institutions Accelerate Digital Banking Capabilities
It is designed to empower banks and financial institutions to accelerate their digital transformation, deliver new business models, serve new customer segments and derive new revenue streams.
09/21/2023
HKMA adds Know Your Customer’s solution to commercial data interchange
The CDI represents a cutting-edge financial data infrastructure that eliminates the need for multiple one-to-one connections between banks and data providers.
09/19/2023
Citi Develops New Digital Asset Capabilities for Institutional Clients
Citi Token Services will integrate tokenized deposits and smart contracts into Citi’s global network, upgrading core cash management and trade finance capabilities.
09/15/2023
Hong Kong Authorities Probe Crypto Bourse JPEX
The regulator also said it had received complaints about investors who were unable to withdraw virtual assets at JPEX.
09/15/2023
SEBA: Crypto Natives Have Hard Time Accessing T-Bills
This has derailed the adoption trajectory from certain segments like brick-and-mortar financial firms.
09/13/2023
GBST launches upgraded Equate calculator suite to enhance customisation, user experience and data insights
As part of the upgrade, the Equate suite has transitioned to React, a modern software framework that provides Equate calculators with a more intuitive user interface.
09/13/2023
StanChart-Owned Zodia Custody Enters Singapore
The regulator also proposed draft legislation on safeguarding such digital assets.
09/11/2023
Ant Group Introduces AI Tool for Financial Services
The system's training utilized vast datasets, incorporating hundreds of billions of tokens from Chinese financial documents and over a trillion tokens from textual datasets.
09/06/2023
ASEAN Banks Emphasize Technology for Client and Advisor Acquisitions
Private bank relationship managers also have evolving expectations.
09/01/2023
Banking Circle Group forays into Australia with the launch of BC Payments
The firm will help local FinTechs face barriers to non-domestic growth.
08/29/2023
Banking Circle Group expands into the Australian market with the launch of BC Payments
It will provide Australian FinTechs, payments businesses and banks with global payment solutions, facilitating both onshore and offshore growth.
08/29/2023
UK Firms Explore Fintech Down Under in Fintech Trade Mission to Australia’s Intersekt Festival 2023
It provides participating companies with an opportunity to network, pitch sessions and connect with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Australia’s fintech ecosystem.
08/28/2023
Southeast Asia's Tech Startups on the Rise, Singapore in the Spotlight
Although smaller in size compared to its neighbors, Singapore stands out as a magnet for startups and venture capitalists.
08/23/2023
Baidu to debut next challenger to ChatGPT by end of the year
Chinese search giant's Q2 sales beat expectations