09/17/2020
Blended finance and fintech can help SMEs to access capital
Many of the barriers that SMEs face in accessing financial capital can be overcome through blended finance and financial technology.
FinTech
09/16/2020
Tencent joins Alibaba and Bytedance in making Singapore its new headquarters after India ban and tensions in the US
On Tencent’s hiring site, there has been a surge in the number of postings in Singapore — over 70 different vacancies — covering sales, technology development, human resources, product development, legal and policy affairs, and finance.
09/16/2020
GAM puts faith in digital tech
The post-coronavirus world is a powerful opportunity for the disruptive technology asset class, says GAM Investments.
09/16/2020
BlackRock to launch Hong Kong technology ETF on September 17
BlackRock is the second asset manager to use the Hang Seng TECH Index as an ETF benchmark.
09/15/2020
ASX-listed fintech to buy Wirecard
An ASX-listed fintech has launched a capital raising to acquire Wirecard's Australia and New Zealand business.
09/15/2020
Virtual Assets Red Flag Indicators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
In response, the FATF Report Virtual Assets - Red Flag Indiciators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing will help national authorities detect whether virtual assets are being used for criminal activity.
09/15/2020
Wealthtech Spending to Reach US$24B Annually by 2023
COVID-19 is Redefining the Tech Investment Roadmap, Source: Wealth Management Technology Forecast 2020-2023, Celent, August 2020
09/15/2020
Findex and Padua form partnership
“By leveraging both transition management and paraplanning divisions Findex is accessing the full breadth of Padua’s premium outsource service capability,”
09/14/2020
China leading the move to a digital currency
CBDCs would keep central banks in control of the amount of currency in circulation and ensure the stability of the financial and payments system as a whole.
09/14/2020
S&P to PH banks: Step up digitally
S&P also believes digital banks would compete for the mass-affluent market if they provide better and cheaper products and services.
09/14/2020
What is SC Group chief up to in Korea?
He will meet with the lender's CEO on Thursday, at the bank's Pangyo headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, where a cluster of IT startups is located. Yoon set up the lender from scratch, leading the taskforce for Kakao Bank's launch.
09/14/2020
Landbank online account opening nears 1 million mark
With almost one million registered under the system, Landbank said it added a new feature in the platform, which allows existing DOBS account holders to update their information through the system.
09/13/2020
UAE introduces blockchain-powered Agriota to help farmers in India
This would be made available through the technology-driven sourcing and trading platform.
09/11/2020
Australian fintech Ignition Advice joins Avaloq partner ecosystem
Ignition’s accelerated growth comes from a focus on strategic partnerships.
09/11/2020
Asia Pacific Investment Bank to launch Islamic Digital Finance Fund to support digital economy
“Many governments have been disbursing financial assistance to aid citizens and businesses in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
09/11/2020
Banks have time before digital age
“Digital Banks in Asia Pacific: Adding Value to Financial Services”. — Bernama
09/11/2020
Thailand Starts Issuing Govt Savings Bond on Blockchain
In the next phase, the project will expand to support other types of government bonds for both retail and wholesale investors.
09/11/2020
European fintechs are dipping their toes into Asia — but it’s not for the faint hearted
European fintechs are now eyeing central and south-east Asia as their global hubs. Can they crack it?
09/11/2020
Zudy, the Leader in Rapid Digital Transformation, Announces Asian Expansion
Lim leads the expansion of Zudy’s presence in Asia; helping businesses of all sizes seize the opportunity of using a low-code development platform to unlock their business potential and stay competitive in the market.
09/11/2020
Fintech funding in Asia-Pacific saw spike in 2Q, led by Southeast Asia
Fintech investments in India declined 38% to US$339 million in the second quarter as the government continued to scrutinise and clamp down on foreign investments.