Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore and Thailand Link National Payment Infrastructures

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Thailand first mooted the possibility of a link between their respective countries' networks in 2017.

Midwinter announces integration with myprosperity

“We have experienced significant growth in app downloads, digital doc signing, and in-app fact finds highlighting the demand from clients for more digital capabilities to meet their financial needs,”

Mox Expects to Double Clients by Year-End

According to regulatory data, Hong Kong’s eight licensed virtual banks now total 580,000 customers

"Foundational Infrastructures for an Inclusive Digital Economy" - Opening Remarks by Mr Ravi Menon

The public and private sectors must come together to co-create common digital infrastructures, and avoid the pitfalls of isolated technology solutions - ‘digital islands’ and ‘walled gardens’.

Carnegie launches crypto fund

Speaking at the launch of the fund, Carnegie said that through years of deliberation and observation his firm had become convinced of the durability and importance of the asset class.

Iress partners with regtech for DDO

The financial services software company has announced it is integrating Objective Corporation with its blockchain technology for its design and distribution obligations (DDO) solution.

FIS Opens New Growth Opportunities for Global Brands with Worldpay Domestic Acquiring Expansion into South Africa, Nigeria and Malaysia

FIS has secured a domestic acquiring license in Malaysia

Bahamas Tops China in Ranking of Central Bank Digital Currencies

Only 23% of retail projects have reached implementation stage, while nearly 70% of wholesale projects are running pilot programs, according to the report.

Report from global sustainability platform finds that interest in conscious consumption in Singapore more than doubled in 2020

Technology startup abillion releases Surfing the Plant-Based Wave in Singapore, a deep dive into sustainable consumption.

Taiwan Launches ‘MyData’ Platform With 15 Banks

Most consumers were said to have used the platform to apply for credit cards online.

Blockchain Association Singapore and Elliptic to roll out a Digital Asset Compliance Certification

It will be the first Digital Asset Compliance training program available in Singapore for financial institutions, digital asset businesses, and law enforcement.

Stacs raises $3.6m for DLT-based ESG tech

The new money will be used to sign up more FS firms to the ESG-enabling technology.

Equiom celebrates successful partnership with CapBridge following recent listings on 1exchange

Equiom acts as the trustee for 1X, having set up the entire trust structure for multiple issuers to list on its platform and hold shares, protecting both the interests of the issuers and investors.

SS&C Eze Named Digital Acceleration Grant Approved Vendor by Monetary Authority of Singapore

35 million SGD of these funds were designated for strengthening the digitalization and operational efforts of these industries through the Digital Acceleration Grant

HSBC Amanah Selects IslamicMarkets Enterprise Platform to Support Its Islamic Finance Operations

The content and learning material will help HSBC Amanah’s employees to expand their knowledge and more effectively manage Shariah compliance.

Japanese QR Code gateway Netstars raises $60 million

Netstars is benfitting from a resurgence of interest in QR codes as a touch-free means of payment during the pandemic.

Asia strategy intact as digital push intensifies

Deutsche Bank’s new global head of securities services, Paul Maley, shares his thoughts on building Asia and the promise of digital in disrupting the custody business in an exclusive interview with The Asset

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial unveils wealth platform

Financial advisors at Private Banking Group of MUMSS will use the InvestCloud Wealth Platform to expand its client base of Japanese high-net-worth individuals

Newest Feature, Accurate Online is Going to be the Solution for Manufacture Business in Indonesia

The way to use the Manufacturing Add-on is also exceptionally simple.

Julius Baer Rolls Out Digital Advisor in Asia

The platform will also blend machine learning algorithms, according to the bank – an upgrade from previous systems.

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