05/06/2025
ADDX Partners with Franklin Templeton and Lexington Partners on Secondaries
Through the partnership, ADDX will offer access to a globally diversified secondaries strategy
FinTech
05/06/2025
HK digital banks to expand wealth services after 74% deposit growth
None of the digital banks have reported a net profit, though their losses have narrowed.
05/05/2025
Asia Pacific's AI ambitions hinge on next-generation networks
This shift indicates a growing recognition among companies that robust and flexible connectivity is essential for successful AI implementation.
05/05/2025
ANZ Bank set to unveil password-less web banking in mid-2025
ANZ also expects the password-less banking to prevent risk of data breaches and phishing attacks.
04/29/2025
HKMA establishes Expert Panel on Project Cargox to support digital trade finance ecosystem
To achieve these objectives, the HKMA has established an Expert Panel comprising industry experts and key stakeholders
04/25/2025
Standard Chartered partners with Temenos to transform FX flows
SCALE, Standard Chartered’s foreign exchange (FX) service, is now available on Temenos Exchange
04/25/2025
CZ is on a Crypto Tour With Asian Governments
In the latest, Zhao met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on April 22 to discuss the country’s potential as a crypto hub.
04/24/2025
Indian Payments Firm Juspay Opens Singapore Office as APAC Hub
The company also announced a regional partnership with digital travel platform Agoda
04/16/2025
Raffles Family Office Launches Digital Asset Fund in Hong Kong
This happened after receiving consent from the Securities and Futures Commission to its change in business plan in managing portfolios that invest in virtual assets.
04/15/2025
Accenture Invests in GoUpscale to Reinvent Digital Content and Engagement in Wealth Management
Wealth management is evolving, and today’s clients expect more than static reports and generic financial updates.
04/09/2025
CA ANZ launches AI fluency certificate for finance professionals
CA ANZ group executive education and marketing Simon Hann said the certificate is designed specifically to help accounting and finance professionals stay competitive in rapidly evolving workplaces.
04/09/2025
Pakistan Taps Binance Founder for Crypto Guidance
CZ’s appointment signals a bold new era, where Pakistan joins the ranks of Singapore, Dubai, and Switzerland as a progressive, Web3-ready nation
04/08/2025
Global Finance Names The Innovators 2025 – The Most Innovative Banks and the Most Innovative Financial Technology Companies
This is Global Finance’s twelftth annual awards program recognizing entities that regularly identify new paths and design new tools in finance.
04/08/2025
additiv Expands Presence in APAC With New Office in the Philippines
The new office is located at 8 Rockwell in the Makati district of Manila
04/03/2025
Scam alert: Scammers are impersonating ASIC in text messages
Scammers are impersonating ASIC by sending text messages which label ‘ASIC’ (known as an alpha tag) as the sender
03/26/2025
Cambodia's Banking Evolution: Trust and Innovation at the Forefront
Recent data from the National Bank of Cambodia reveals a notable shift towards mobile banking.
03/26/2025
Three reasons to favor US AI companies over China's
CIO identifies three key reasons why US AI stocks could outperform Chinese peers.
03/25/2025
The Next Frontier: How AI and Gen AI Are Transforming Wealth Management in Asia
As the initial wave of excitement surrounding AI innovation has settled, firms are moving beyond theoretical discussions and experimental pilot programs toward tangible, scalable applications.
03/24/2025
Singapore AI start-ups can draw funding by developing real-world solutions, say industry players
Industry players told The Straits Times that creating such tailored AI tools is the way to go, rather than solely competing on cost, especially as cheaper AI models become more widely available.
03/24/2025
AI chatbots throw Singapore’s youth a mental health lifeline
Nearly one-third of young people in Singapore report mental health struggles.