Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Linklaters rolls out verification platform across London and Hong Kong SAR offices

The platform allows users to upload supporting documents to verify each statement and the generation of verification reports.

Iress rejects bid by private equity firm

This information has been shared with EQT following EQT entering into a confidentiality and standstill agreement.

Cryptocurrency crime in Hong Kong hits record levels, with one victim losing HK$124 million to fraudsters

There were also three local cases this year in which people were robbed or conned out of millions of Hong Kong dollars in face-to-face cryptocurrency transactions.

Australian banks re-engage with Apple over access to NFC chip

The Committee notes that this practice is different from Google’s approach with Android devices, on which third-parties have direct access to the NFC chip.

Singapore Crypto Startups Join Mastercard Program

The announcement comes amid increased enthusiasm for a broader range of payment technologies in the Asia Pacific region as a result of the pandemic, and growing awareness of cryptocurrencies among the general public.

MUFG launches second fintech VC fund

Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has set up its second venture capital fund to invest a $182 pot in fintech startups.

Ripple makes ODL strides in Japan

Ripple has completed its first On-Demand Liquidity implementation in Japan, opening an XRP to fiat remittance corridor for the Filipino diaspora.

Launch of a Digital Trade Platform “Marco Polo” Using Blockchain Technology in Japan

SMBC is proud to announce the successful execution of the first trade accounts receivable discounting transaction on Marco Polo with a Japanese corporate client

How Emotional Design fits inside a great CX

Reviewing the various research it’s easy to conclude that customers who have an emotional connection with a brand have a 300% higher lifetime value

RegTech and SupTech initiatives in Asia

This alert explores the use of RegTech and SupTech in Asia by both the government and industries, as well as the considerations for future RegTech and SupTech strategies.

Citi introduces real-time liquidity sharing to corporate clients

The need for improved efficiencies has been heightened by pandemic-driven remote working, rapid changes to business models and ensuing stress on liquidity.

Building the digital economy of the future

The importance of strong digital infrastructures

China Crackdown Makes Hong Kong Index World’s Biggest Tech Loser

The Hang Seng Tech Index has been on a roller-coaster ride in the last 12 months.

Embedded ecosystems – the road ahead

Interview from The Wealth Mosaic's APAC Wealth Technology Landscape Report (2021) and featuring Matthias Plattner, Head of Channels and Innovation at Julius Baer

Aussie 'non-bank' WTHL raises $3m

WLTH will use the raised capital to fast track the growth of its proprietary fintech platforms, ahead of the upcoming launches of its business payments platform and loyalty program ‘WLTH + Loyalty’, as well as make key hires to bolster its wor

RBI eyeing 'phased introduction' of digital currency: Deputy Governor

The RBI is considering a 'phased introduction' of a central bank digital currency as it will need legal changes to be made in the nation’s foreign-exchange rules and information-technology laws, Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar said

SGX expands reach into FX OTC with acquisition of MaxxTrader

SGX will acquire MaxxTrader from FlexTrade Systems, a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, for a cash consideration[1] of approximately US$125 million.

Going Ape: Siam Commercial Bank ventures into DeFi

Siam Commercial Bank’s VC arm spins out a startup helping DeFi users view their total exposure across chains.

New fully automated Custody platform for global operations in Axia Suite

Capitalising on international know-how, Axia Custody accelerates the communication by also supporting 2-Way Allegement functionality.

FinTech’s evolution in the advice industry – The Australian experience

Article from The Wealth Mosaic's APAC Wealth Technology Landscape Report (2021). Written by Benjamin Marshan, Head of Policy Strategy and Innovation at the Financial Planning Association of Australia