Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Blockchain and Asia: A perfect match

Technology is being explored extensively across the banking ecosystem

Financial innovation builds momentum at Shanghai FTZ

This marked the first time local government bonds have been issued on a bourse rather than in the interbank bond market.

Banks stake out Apple Pay battleground in ACCC submission

Apple’s conspiracy theories about Trojan horse fees are a function of its imagination

Praemium posts record revenue

The company reported earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation representing a 39 per cent increase over the prior half

Trading volumes are crashing at China's 3 biggest bitcoin exchanges

The People's Bank of China launched checks into the three exchanges last month

Cyber security needs a cultural shift

Phishing and social engineering through emails continues to be one of the biggest elements of cyber crime

Can Digitization Offer Asia a New Form of Advice-Driven Wealth Management?

Asia, wealth management technology has developed

Objectway Releases Enhanced Wealth Management Platform

The solution implements an innovative concept of integrated platform including components for digital experience, portfolio management, CRM and investment operations whilst adding new ones for real-time data analysis and expats business management. Object

Japanese Megabank Mizuho to Develop Fintech Payments Platform for IoT Devices

It is one of the earliest efforts by a bank to provide account access to customers through smart devices beyond mobile phones and tablets.

US tech firm opens in Myanmar

Previously, the firm had been operating in Myanmar through third-party business partners, supporting local banks with their self-service technology needs for many years.

Former DBS bankers back fintech remittance start-up

SingX's foreign exchange platform can help consumers as well as small and medium sized enterprises

CIMB Niaga allocates Rp 2 trillion to boost digital banking

Last year, digital transactions accounted for 90 percent of the bank’s overall transactions

Singaporean startup that connects investors with wealth experts raises US$705K

WEALTH will use the funding to build up its technological capabilities, and accelerate hiring and expansion efforts

Rakuten, JAFCO co-invest in Japanese fintech startup FOLIO's US$16M Series A

FOLIO offers an online security brokerage service in Japan, specialising in thematic investing

Asian Banks Need to Rethink Digital Banking

For Asian banks, disruption to business models is more likely than displacement

Apple claims banks want digital wallets as a new revenue source

Applicant banks have the means, notice and opportunity to disadvantage Apple Pay by pricing Apple Pay transactions

Cognizant Expands Operations in Hong Kong

Cognizant's expanded presence in Hong Kong will enhance its existing operations in the Greater China region

Reserve Bank of India cautions users against bitcoin

The central bank, is exploring bitcoin’s underlying blockchain technology

Asset Management One Selects Ullink’s Xilix Pre-Trade Risk and Compliance Service

The Ullink Xilix Execution Management System is one of the most widely-deployed EMS in Tier 1 Japanese buy-side firms.

Robo-advice using algorithms are replacing financial planners

It’s done by selecting products based on the preferences of people in the same situation, and the same socio-economic group, who chose that particular product.

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