Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

StanChart to invest over RM100mil in global tech hub in Malaysia

Since the company’s inception in 2001, he said, it had demonstrated an impressive growth from a headcount of 150 to over 5,000 at present, out of which 86% are Malaysians.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) To Research Blockchain Technology

The announcement was made at a press conference organized during an event organized by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology

Digital Payment Firms Diversifying Into Wealth Management, Offering Other Financial Services

While Mobikwik announced 6% interest on wallet balance and a provision to electronically conduct KYC earlier this month, another payment firm ItzCash tied up with an insurance firm DHFL Pramerica to launch a health insurance offering

DBS to bring Apple Pay to Hong Kong customers

The move is part of the bank’s effort to maintain its pioneering role in digital banking.

Mrs Watanabe bets on robots to rule

World’s first robotics-themed managed equity fund a big hit with Japan’s retail investors

DBS Bank to start innovation lab

Traditionally, we have had IT capabilities outsourced.

Lawyers prepare for 'driverless M&A' as smart contract era dawns

Smart contracts are an application on the blockchain, referring to computer protocols which verify and execute the terms of a contract, removing the need for humans to monitor compliance and enforcement.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank deploys IBM Bluemix cloud development platform

It means we can operate with a start-up mindset with our speed-to-market capability enhanced, and this will ultimately deliver the best outcome to our customers.

Misys and Habib Bank recognised by Celent for integrated corporate banking platform

Celent's Model Bank program recognises innovation and transformation - Habib Bank targets 65% growth in corporate banking business

Sentry and IRESS partner for new tech solution

Executive director and head of business solutions at Sentry, David Newman said SENTRAK will go live through a gradual roll out through the group's adviser network commencing in July.

Capgemini launches new digital and UX consultancy in Australia

Backelite aims to provide a range of digital and experience strategy services to Australian brands

Indopay taps ACI Worldwide for e-commerce expansion

The Indonesian eCommerce marketplace is already the second-largest in Asia, and is growing at an annual rate of more than 33 percent

Crestone goes live with Avaloq Banking Suite

Crestone, the former wealth management arm of UBS Australia, goes live on the Avaloq Banking Suite.

Australia and Singapore in Fintech Pact

To qualify for the support offered by the agreement, fintech businesses will need to meet the eligibility criteria of their home regulator.

1.5m use mobile banking services

Bankers attribute the surge in the number of mobile banking users to fast growing penetration of mobile telecommunication.

Wealth management behind the curve in adoption of digital technology

Wealth management is one of the least tech-literate sectors of the financial services industry, and is falling well behind non-financial services industries.

Singapore start-up to launch robo adviser to tap tech-savvy rich

But Wall Street is fast catching up by building or buying robo advisers.

Australia and New Zealand banks among the most digitally innovative in the world: Forrester

An area where New Zealand is ahead of its banking counterparts in Australia is in digital money management tools, according to report author Alyson Clarke.

New bank Hopes tech spurs market services

Xiaomi, whose smartphone sales in 2015 were less than expected, has diversified into the home appliance, finance and sport sectors and soon in August, virtual devices.

P2P mobile payment app Tapp raises $9 million to tap into the cash economy in Southeast Asia

Mobile phones have emerged as the dominant alternative payment method to cash for buying and selling goods and services in emerging markets.

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