04/19/2017
Nomura Launches FinTech Partnership in India
Building on this momentum, Voyager is a program for start-ups to engage with Nomura to drive innovation through its global network.
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04/19/2017
Former Citigroup Global IT Heads Invest in Singapore Data Tech Startup
Percipient is a data technology company founded in December 2014 and headquartered in Singapore.
04/19/2017
Singapore Fund Manager Launches Digital Investing Platform
The portfolios are regularly reviewed and re-balanced.
04/19/2017
Malaysian Central Bank Wants Fintech Solutions
The call for participation for ideas is now open through the Fintech Hacks initiative which aims to identify pain points in the delivery and consumption of financial services.
04/19/2017
Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific to open applications for 2017 program
The work space will be provided by Cyberport, which houses the largest fintech community in Hong Kong.
04/18/2017
Giving digital advice a boost
It aims to work in a very user-friendly way.
04/17/2017
State Bank of India in major trade finance tech overhaul with Misys
Bhasin describes the project in a LinkedIn post as “one of the most agile, DevOps-based, multi-tenant deployments” with a centralised global processing centre in India.
04/17/2017
Japanese Banks to Increase Blockchain Trials
As reported by the «Nikkei Asian Review» the association is aiming to provide a common platform for members of all sizes to run experiments with the technology.
04/17/2017
Aussie fintechs forge closer ties with London
It will receive briefings from UK startup challenger banks Atom and Starling and hear about UK experiences with open data, cyber security and blockchain.
04/12/2017
Fintech apps disrupt advice model
The report also found practices are using a range of tech services to support client engagement.
04/12/2017
Standard Chartered supercharges two Asian start-ups
There are no more specifics yet, but more details could arise as the PoCs progress.
04/11/2017
Jack Ma Goes After Robo advisors In China
Clients then track the performance of what was recommended to them and can compare their decision to other options made available at the time of the investment.
04/11/2017
Accountants expand robo-advice reach
Stockspot chief executive Chris Brycki said the new program is an opportunity for accountants to offer a wider breadth of services and develop deeper client relationships.
04/11/2017
Malaysia's CIMB sets up fintech unit
Former head at DBS Bank to spearhead development of digital banking solutions
04/10/2017
US$1bn HK startup likely
Five-year-old Tink Labs wants to raise US$40 million to pay for staff and expansion costs and is aiming for a valuation of more than US$1 billion
04/10/2017
Embracing the fintech revolution
Technology will be a boon to consumer and bank, saving both time and money
04/10/2017
Bitcoin Mainly Used as Speculative Investment in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, Luno has operations in Malaysia, one of its largest markets, as well as in Indonesia, where activity has been growing consistently.
04/07/2017
25-Year-Old May Soon Give Hong Kong Its First $1 Billion Startup
Founded in 2012 and led by Chief Executive Officer Terence Kwok, Tink Labs has more than doubled its staffing to more than 300 people over the past year.
04/07/2017
Standard Chartered Private Bank launches industry-first digital wealth advisory tool
With multi-source information efficiently available on a single portal, RMs can spend more time with clients to better understand their needs.
04/07/2017
Local Hong Kong fintech launches innovative mobile app
The firm said that existing robo-advisors in the market manly provide basic-level robo-advisory functions such as risk assessment for investors and investment portfolio advice, among other services.