Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Blockchain tech needs to be regulated, says MonetaGo CEO

New tech has been found useful in trade finance, issue of LCs, KYC and foreign remittances

CBA and Queensland Treasury build blockchain bond

Commonwealth Bank issued the world's first government bond built using blockchain

Early stage investment firm Endiya Partners bags Rs 175 crore

This year the firm is lo oking to invest in at least 10 more startups from areas of technology

MCB Islamic Bank aims to reach the unbanked with Diebold Nixdorf self-service touchpoints

MCB'sgoal is to provide our customers with the most reliable and advanced technology

Fintech platforms add Islamic finance capabilities

Goldmoney provides financial products that are fully backed by reserved gold

Aviva forms online insurance company with Hillhouse and Tencent

The digital insurance business has been consistently gathering momentum in China

BEA unveils mobile app for personal banking

The iPortfolio Analyzer will enable BEA’s relationship managers to use iPads to access and display portfolio information for wealthy clients.

Thai bank SCB to invest up to $1.1 bln in tech infrastructure over 3 years

The plan may include investments in Europe and the United States.

Accuity Wins the Asian Private Banker Technology Award for the Best Compliance Solution

Accuity is honoured to receive this award from Asian Private Banker, which recognises our capability in the compliance space

Seeking Unicorns: Indian Billionaire Kapoor Introduces Yes Fintech Accelerator

Yes Fintech Accelerator aims to help Yes Bank co-create disruptive innovations in the financial inclusion

FinTech Robo Advisor Aimed at Women in Asia

Miss Kaya, the platform designed as the first women focused financial platform in Asia

AI-Based Fund Mirae Asset Management Launches AI-Based Fund

Mirae Asset Management established Korea's first artificial intelligence-based finance research center

Capgemini seeks nod for 'excess' pay to exec

There is no option but to go to the central government for excess remuneration

For HSBC, the future is robo-advice and Asia

The CEO of the bank’s asset management business sees growth in pension provision

RM100 million fund for biotech companies

The government has taken into consideration that bio-based companies require a longer gestation period.

Indonesia issues new fintech law for lending firms

Foreign ownership is limited to 85%. So this adds a layer of complexity for those looking to set up in Indonesia as they have to find a local partner.

HSBC targets Hong Kong millennials with new social payment app

The new app’s concept is similar to that of Zelle and Venmo in the US, which are locked in a duel for the millennials’ market.

Rising Asian Fintech Investor AMTD Goes Global

As China’s online finance market grows, the Hong Kong firm is pursuing investment and partnerships at home and overseas.

DIFC launches FinTech Hive at DIFC’, the region’s first fintech accelerator

FinTech Hive at DIFC aims to empower entrepreneurs to innovate and meet specific market needs.

UBS and the Robo-Girl JiaJia

The technology will generate some 50 million jobs over the next decade