Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Bhutan Enables Tourists to Pay with Crypto for Everything from Visas to Street Vendors

Over 100 merchants across Bhutan have been onboarded.

Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands

The report underscores that customer expectations are changing rapidly, prompting banks to rethink their approaches.

Inside Bank of Singapore’s data-driven transformation

Initially hired to craft the bank’s data strategy and lead its innovation lab, Ms Le Cotonnec soon found that the two efforts were inseparable, especially with the rise of AI.

ADDX Partners with Franklin Templeton and Lexington Partners on Secondaries

Through the partnership, ADDX will offer access to a globally diversified secondaries strategy

HK digital banks to expand wealth services after 74% deposit growth

None of the digital banks have reported a net profit, though their losses have narrowed.

Asia Pacific's AI ambitions hinge on next-generation networks

This shift indicates a growing recognition among companies that robust and flexible connectivity is essential for successful AI implementation.

ANZ Bank set to unveil password-less web banking in mid-2025

ANZ also expects the password-less banking to prevent risk of data breaches and phishing attacks.

HKMA establishes Expert Panel on Project Cargox to support digital trade finance ecosystem

To achieve these objectives, the HKMA has established an Expert Panel comprising industry experts and key stakeholders

Standard Chartered partners with Temenos to transform FX flows

SCALE, Standard Chartered’s foreign exchange (FX) service, is now available on Temenos Exchange

CZ is on a Crypto Tour With Asian Governments

In the latest, Zhao met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on April 22 to discuss the country’s potential as a crypto hub.

Indian Payments Firm Juspay Opens Singapore Office as APAC Hub

The company also announced a regional partnership with digital travel platform Agoda

Raffles Family Office Launches Digital Asset Fund in Hong Kong

This happened after receiving consent from the Securities and Futures Commission to its change in business plan in managing portfolios that invest in virtual assets.

Accenture Invests in GoUpscale to Reinvent Digital Content and Engagement in Wealth Management

Wealth management is evolving, and today’s clients expect more than static reports and generic financial updates.

CA ANZ launches AI fluency certificate for finance professionals

CA ANZ group executive education and marketing Simon Hann said the certificate is designed specifically to help accounting and finance professionals stay competitive in rapidly evolving workplaces.

Pakistan Taps Binance Founder for Crypto Guidance

CZ’s appointment signals a bold new era, where Pakistan joins the ranks of Singapore, Dubai, and Switzerland as a progressive, Web3-ready nation

Global Finance Names The Innovators 2025 – The Most Innovative Banks and the Most Innovative Financial Technology Companies

This is Global Finance’s twelftth annual awards program recognizing entities that regularly identify new paths and design new tools in finance.

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