09/12/2022
UK fintech trade mission arrives in Australia
CurrencyCloud, Clear Bank and nine other fintechs will represent the UK at Intersekt Festival.
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09/09/2022
Singapore fintechs’ fundraising at three-year high in first half, but rest of 2022 likely challenging, KPMG says
Fintech firms focusing on payment solutions raised $946.61 million in the first half of 2022, 259.93% more than in the same period of 2021.
09/07/2022
Avaloq and Synpulse Sign License Reseller Agreement
Avaloq and Synpulse have finalised a license reseller agreement to provide end-to-end digital solutions for private banks and wealth managers in Asia
09/06/2022
Indonesia's Bukalapak, Standard Chartered launch digital banking service
Shares of Bukalapak.com closed at 284 rupiah per share on Monday, or down more than 60% from the company's initial public offering (IPO) price at 850 rupiah per share.
09/02/2022
SFC’s review shows increasing popularity of online investment services
“Advances in technology and the popularity of online platforms have transformed the way investors behave,”
09/02/2022
StashAway partners with BlackRock to offer multi-asset model portfolios to its clients
This partnership will give more investors across Asia access to BlackRock’s insights and investment capabilities via StashAway’s platform, offering diversified and liquid ETFs as building blocks for portfolio construction, maximising the value
09/02/2022
StanChart Launches Digital Bank in Singapore
Trust Bank’s offering will include savings accounts, credit cards, and family personal accident insurance.
08/31/2022
Singapore to tighten retail crypto trading rules
However, Menon has ruled out a ban on retail trading, conceding that such a move would not work in a borderless world.
08/30/2022
Singapore Considers More Tightening for Retail Crypto
This includes the possible addition of suitability tests as well as restrictions on the use of leverage and credit.
08/29/2022
Three Arrows Co-Founder Resurfaces in Thailand
In June, a British Virgin Islands court appointed advisory firm Teneo to liquidate Three Arrows’ assets.
08/26/2022
Google: Hong Kong Relatively Uncompetitive as Fintech Hub
The survey is based on interviews with 126 C-suite executives from early stage and late stage private fintech companies.
08/23/2022
Crypto Volumes Rebound on DBS Digital Exchange
Moving forward, DBS said it was on track to roll out self-directed trading for accredited investors in the coming months.
08/23/2022
Westpac invests in intelligent digital assistant specialists Kasisto
The cycles of innovation are getting faster, and so too are the needs and expectations of our customers who want quick, intuitive and personalised service.
08/19/2022
Bank of Queensland Goes Live on Temenos Banking Cloud
BOQ Group completes the next phase of its multi-year transformation which will enable it to create outstanding digital experiences and help customers reach their financial goals
08/18/2022
UnionBank of the Philippines selects Avaloq to transform its wealth management platform
Avaloq is implementing its core banking system at UnionBank, a digital trailblazer in the Philippines’ financial sector.
08/16/2022
Bairong Inc.: Digitalization of Wealth Management Is Imperative for Banks
Insights from Chen Liyu, SVP of Bairong Inc. on Banks to Moving from An MAU-Driven to an AUM-Driven Approach of Digitalization
08/12/2022
Fraudulent website and phishing email related to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or e-mails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions.
08/11/2022
Hong Kong virtual bank launches funds offering
ZA Bank customers can now purchase investment funds through a mobile application.
08/11/2022
Syfe Officially Launches in Australia, Introducing a Holistic Platform to Invest in US stocks, ETFs and Crypto
Syfe is entering Australia first with the company’s digital brokerage offering and has built a unique offering for investing into a diversified portfolio of US stocks, ETFs and crypto.
08/10/2022
FWD Group introduces omne, a new app for changing the way people feel about insurance
FWD Group has partnered with a number of highly recognisable global and regional brands to provide free content and services exclusive to the app and available to all in 10 markets across Asia.