Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong mulls allowing spot crypto ETFs in pursuit of Asia hub

The crypto sector sees ETFs as a way of making digital assets more mainstream since the funds are readily available to a variety of investors.

Chainlink Labs inks deal with Hong Kong's Arta TechFin

The cross-chain-enabled fund tokens help clients to stick with their native token community while generating fiat-based returns from TradFi markets via Arta platform.

Maybank Asset Management launches AI-powered hyper-personalised investment platform

The DPM is offered in partnership with Arabesque AI, an investment advisory and technology services firm based in the UK.

UBS and Japan's SBI Complete VCC Token Pilot

SBI Digital Markets is a part of the parent company SBI Digital Asset Holdings

Endowus CEO: Technology is «Horribly Painful to Build»

Its strategy now will be mainly focused on further developing technology and expanding the dedicated team.

Standard Chartered-owned crypto firm Zodia launches in Hong Kong

It marks the latest push for the U.K.-headquartered firm into the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2020, Zodia Custody helps financial institutions store their crypto securely.

Bolttech Partners Three Sweden for Device Protection Solutions

With this partnership, Three Sweden customers will have access to protection insurance and services covering damage, theft, loss and unauthorized use.

McKinsey: APAC WealthTech to Quadruple by 2027

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) wealthtech firms are poised to grow their AUM to around $750 billion by 2027, from $200 billion last year.

Tokyo Stock Exchange CONNEQTOR Launches Direct Connection with Broadridge’s Xilix Execution Management System

Broadridge’s EMS solution empowers firms to navigate these challenges successfully

Banking against malware-related scams

Banks are expected to protect their customers from falling prey to malware-related scams. But to what extent should they do this?

Sygnum’s Crypto-TradFi bridge generates multi-bn client demand for traditional securities

Using Sygnum’s regulated Crypto-TradFi bridge, clients can transition between fully-liquid positions conveniently and seamlessly within one trusted regulated provider – significantly reducing transfer costs, times and complexity.

MAS selects 19 finalists for AI in finance challenge

The finalists will undergo a 10-week programme

Endowus Partners With Private Equity Giant

The partnership marks the further expansion of Endowus’ alternatives offering which already includes multi-strategy and single-strategy hedge funds, private equity, private credit and private real estate.

Ripple obtains in-principle regulatory approval in Singapore

Ripple experienced unprecedented business momentum for ODL globally in 2022 - with a majority of this growth driven by its Singapore operations.

UOB pioneers trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot Generative AI tool across multiple business functions to enhance productivity and collaboration

Staff in functions such as branches, customer service and technology and operations will be able to use Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity, accessibility, and collaboration in a secured manner.

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