Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Indonesian financial regulator releases blueprint for digital banking

By defining a set of guidelines for digital banks, the OJK is attempting to make online financial services competitive and safer for consumers.

Korea’s KTCU denies plans to invest in bitcoin ETF

Speculation about its plans comes amid rising investor interest in cryptocurrencies.

Website Alert – Fraudulent website related to China CITIC Bank International 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.

Report on “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in the Financial Services Industry: A Regional Perspective and Strategies for Talent Development”

HKIMR Applied Research reports are released on topics that are highly relevant to market participants and regulators in Hong Kong, and they aim to provide insights on the long-term development strategy and direction of Hong Kong’s financial services

White Paper Highlights Growing Need for Streamlined Processes

Global study reveals sell-side firms have potential for transformational levels of efficiency as firms average of 9.1 post-trade processing solutions due to legacy fragmented infrastructure

Nomura and Komainu launch digital custody service in Japan

Komainu is registered in Guernsey and in April this year raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by British billionaire Alan Howard.

Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund Adopts SS&C’s New Mobile App

SS&C Bluedoor’s new app gives superannuation members real-time access to their accounts

Singapore’s Temasek helps raise US$430 million for Bahamas-based crypto firm

The firm owns and operates the FTX.com cryptocurrency exchange which caters to a wide customer base, including retail investors, family offices and institutional investors.

Westpac tests zero interest credit card

Customers will be able to choose the cycle their repayments fall on, whether it’s twice a month or monthly

Gordian Capital Chooses SS&C

SS&C’s integrated solution powers operations in Singapore and Japan

Financial outcomes improved with well-timed ‘digital nudges’

CBA’s behavioural economics team have shown ‘digital nudges’ at key times can help customers save money and repay credit card debt.

A new digital paradigm for client onboarding

Truth be told about traditional client onboarding: it’s all about slow processes driving poor customer experience.

Payments to continue to drive finance M&A in Asia-Pacific

Among other deals, PayPal Holdings Inc. agreed to buy Japanese digital lender Paidy Inc., while PayU Payments Pvt. Ltd. added payment solutions provider BillDesk in India

Itiviti Successfully Integrates NYFIX Matching Post-trade Solution with Broadridge Investment Management Solutions

The new solution will empower Broadridge’s client base with direct access to NYFIX Matching’s automated trade allocation

Japan: New digitalization and sustainability tax incentives require certified business plans

Companies looking to invest in a more comprehensive DX or, alternatively, invest in certain efforts to promote environmental sustainability, should consider whether taking advantage of the DX and CN incentives may be beneficial for them.

Deutsche Bank e-FX trading hub in Singapore goes live

In Euromoney’s closely watched annual FX Survey, this year Deutsche Bank jumped to No. 2 in the APAC Overall Market Share category

Clients confirm the value of investment operations managed services

Operational managed services can “tie everything together; put a nice bow on it,” said one panelist, whether across the spectrum of investment operations or just a piece of it.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Fintech Supervisory Sandbox links up with the People’s Bank of China’s Fintech Innovation Regulatory Facility

The “network link-up” aims to provide a “one-stop platform” to allow eligible financial institutions

SBI SECURITIES Centralises Settlement Operations with Broadridge

To provide attractive investment opportunities to our clients with one of the lowest commission systems in the industry

Reimagining payments for Aussie businesses

CommBank launches its new, Smart payment solution with the latest technology and in-built features to help businesses better serve their customers.

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