Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Economic uncertainties hinder virtual banking development in Hong Kong

Traditional players unfazed even as digital newcomers offer higher interest rates

Bitcoin price surge linked to China crackdown

Miners struggling to liquidate crypto holdings because Beijing has frozen bank accounts

China Cybersecurity and Data Protection: What you need to know about China’s draft Personal Information Protection Law

The draft PIPL also lays down obligations on processors when sharing and transferring personal information to third parties.

Ogier advises video live-streaming platform DouYu on merger

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021

BOCHK launches brand new Design and Features for Mobile Banking

The pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation journey of BOCHK, and we are seeing an exponential growth in our digital transaction volume.

HSBC Malaysia: More banking transactions to be done digitally post-Covid-19

HSBC said it remains to be seen how far people will be willing to use video platforms as part of this interaction, which may depend on factors such as how long social distancing persists.

UnionBank becomes the first bank from the Philippines to join BIAN

The rapid development in consumer technology has driven customers to expect instant services and the delivery of frictionless solutions and platforms.

Singapore Customs Digitalizes Banker's Guarantee Process

During the pilot it accounted for about 65 percent of the BGs issued by the participating banks to the Singapore Customs.

Japan Inc to begin experiments issuing digital yen

Japan has among the most cash-loving people in the world, with cashless payments making up only 20% of total settlement - well below the United States, with 45% and China with 70%.

Lu and Kasikornbank launch online wealth management platform FinVest

The new digital investment platform is aimed to help retail investors in Thailand

Early Days for Virtual Bank Competition in Hong Kong

Many of the VBs offer much more attractive deposit rates than those offered by the incumbents.

Hong Kong investors embrace tech platforms

Hong Kong investors remain proactive investors despite Covid-19, a Calastone survey found.

Good data housekeeping is the first step toward reliable client reporting

A single source of truth applies to a data domain

Former Bank of Japan exec says Japan will need years to issue digital yen

A former Bank of Japan official is concerned about a digital yen triggering massive outflows from private bank deposits.

Singapore Robo-Advisor Expands to UAE

The company said its launch is a «natural path to expand the firm into a thriving region.

Thakral One demonstrates dedication to supporting financial growth in the Philippines with additiv and Microsoft

The collaboration is an extension for both additiv and Thakral One.

ANZ invests in fintech Aider

This investment aligns with our focus on building relationships with emerging growth companies that can support our customers.

DBS to offer tailored app in its digital transformation

Singapore bank's new platform allows clients to react quickly to market changes

Resimac announces transformation into a digital non-bank

This transformation gives us the flexibility and capabilities of a neobank, but with a home loan portfolio approaching $13 billion combined with the proven track record of a non-bank lender that has been in market since 1985.

SoftBank racks up $3.7bn in losses at tech stock trading unit

First details emerge about ‘SB Northstar’, the division that bet billions on Nasdaq

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