Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Why digital channels may be the way forward in providing wealth management services

Advisory firms today are deploying cutting-edge technology to offer convenience to customers on personal financial management

Commentary: Letting a robo-adviser decide how to invest your money is a double-edged sword

With the rise of FinTech, more people are turning to robo-advisers but this prevents people from being financially literate, says SUTD’s Gordon Tan.

SS&C withdraws Link takeover bid

The Link Group board will continue to consider all alternatives to maximise value for shareholders.

‘Digital Colonisation’: A Tiny Island Nation Just Launched A Major Effort To Win Back Control Of Its Top-Level Internet Domain

“This is the big one,” said Pär Brumark, the Swedish domains expert who is leading a delegation on behalf of the tiny Pacific island.

Indian crypto bank decides to get physical

Unicas plans to offer in-person digital asset services at 100 branches by the end of 2022

UnionBank showcases Filipino innovation in Singapore fintech fest

Through participation in the said event, UnionBank was able to prove that the Philippines can compete with the best of the best when it comes to banking and fintech innovation.

2020 Asia Pacific Fintech Industry Recap

Forced to react in order not to be left behind, Asia's traditional banks responded proactively.

Live streaming: How businesses turn viewership into revenue

Live streaming was already gaining traction before the pandemic, but COVID-19 turned it from novelty to necessity. Money Mind looks at what it takes to turn viewership into revenue.

Online real estate auctions surge among China's well-to-do

Cyberbidders exploit legal loophole in tightly regulated property market

Hong Kong online banks to spread wings, offering business loans and wealth management

ZA Bank, operated by a unit of ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, has set itself the goal of breaking even in five years.

The Philippines sees 5 banks seeking digibank licenses

Under the guidelines, digital banks are required to have a minimum capitalization of 1 billion pesos (US$20.8 million).

Chinese Fintechs Remove Bank Deposit Products from Online Platforms

The financial services arms of Tencent, JD.com, Baidu, Didi Chuxing, Meituan, Xiaomi and Lufax have likewise stopped offering deposit products on their platforms. .

Digitalisation and cyber take priority for Singapore businesses

Other risk points include social engineering technology, expanding mobile networks and collaborations with third parties.

New anti-money-laundering regulations should exclude Hong Kong’s bitcoin ATMs to sustain innovation, says industry body

The ATMs may also face more rules, as the government stated in the consultation paper that it will consider regulating them “when the market is ready”.

FOCUS: Japan prepares for digital currency, in line with China and others

Different from credit cards and cashless payment services, digital currencies are expected to provide retailers commission-free payment systems while end-users are able to not only settle payments at stores but also quickly send money to others via their

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