Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

The Next Evolution of Wealthtech Integrations

The rise of robo-advisors in the mid-2010s helped accelerate this trend.

5 recent digital banking announcements in Asia and Australasia

Trends such as social media, artificial intelligence, e-wallets, open banking

Singapore to set up Asian digital finance research institute by end-2020

This will build the leadership pipeline in fintech for Singapore and the wider region, the partners said in a joint press statement.

Grab launching micro-investment product, consumer loan platform

The money is invested into fixed income funds offered by Fullerton Fund Management and UOB Asset Management.

Tencent in Talks to Create $10 Billion Streaming Giant

A deal would create an online giant with more than 300 million users and a combined market value of $10 billion, cementing Tencent’s lead in Chinese games and social media.

UBS: China Faces GDP Shave from Tech Decoupling

Currently, exporters worldwide with supply chain exposure in China are increasingly considering options elsewhere.

eBaoCloud looks to InsureMO to Accelerate Insurance Customer Growth

Core systems are often a barrier to digital innovation, new products across new channels delivering a better user experience, and replacing them is often too costly and time consuming.

SS&C Technologies Expands Footprint in Greater China

Bank of Communications Trustee chooses SS&C Geneva as fund administration partner

“New Infrastructures”: China’s Massive Stimulus Measures after COVID-19 Outbreak - Part 6: Artificial Intelligence

The market expects that a new round of spending and investment in these New Infrastructure sectors will be the theme for China’s economic development.

IBM Report: Compromised Employee Accounts Led to Most Expensive Data Breaches Over Past Year

Customer Personal Data Exposed in 80% of Breaches Analyzed; AI and Automation Significantly Reduce Costs

WeLab Becomes Third Virtual Bank to Launch in Hong Kong

WeLab becomes the third of eight licensed virtual banks to launch in Hong Kong after ZA Bank, backed by Chinese insurer ZhongAn, and Airstar Bank, backed by Xiaomi and AMTD.

Malaysian exchange trials blockchain bond platform

“The exchange closely follows current trends in innovation and new technologies with a view to remaining relevant in this competitive landscape," said Bursa Malaysia chief executive Muhamad Umar Swift.“

Global internet companies: Set for a quantum leap

The Covid-19 pandemic could have a lasting impact on the way we live and interact.

Transferwise Rolls Out Service for Banks in Singapore

Transferwise for Banks enables banks, digital wallets, and other financial institutions to integrate the company's open API directly into their infrastructure

Nielsen: Virtual Banks to Become a Real Game Changer to Banking Industry Landscape

Banking Customers will Benefit From Attractive Services Emerging From Increasing Competition.

Kingsoft Cloud Enters Singapore Cloud Computing Market

Kingsoft Cloud has provided over 120 solutions for multiple industries including video, gaming, education, finance and real estate , which have been highly recognized by its clients and partners.

BRI announces Three Ecosystem Strategy to Accelerate Digitalisation

The three ecosystems are market ecosystems, digital ecosystems and village ecosystems.

Data: Fault Lines Criss-crossing Asia’s Capital Markets

The size and scope of the document is itself testament to the overwhelming complexity of data regulations across the region – a landscape that continues to shift, with new iterations and requirements being introduced each month.

Banking Technology Firm Plans APAC Expansion

This brings the round’s total value to $125m following $83m secured in March led by Draper Esprit and joined by Lloyds Banking Group, IQ Capital, Backed and Playfair Capital.

UOBAM launches mobile robo-advisor

The Singapore-based asset manager has teamed up with FNZ Group to offer an app for retail investors to construct individual portfolios.

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