05/15/2020
Temasek, Paradigm and Slow Ventures join Libra Association
Temasek’s efforts to support and advance the use of blockchain technology across a range of use cases, asset classes and sectors
FinTech
05/13/2020
DBS Bank the first Singapore bank to join Contour's Beta Network
Joining Contour’s growing ecosystem of banks and partners aligns with DBS’ ongoing efforts to drive greater efficiencies in trade and unlock strategic value for its corporate customers.
05/13/2020
TAIGER launches movement and chatbot to help people and businesses cope during COVID-19
Joshua adds that brands can tap on 'Ask Phoebe' as a platform to stay relevant yet purposeful.
05/12/2020
UBS plans to launch digital wealth platform in China, report says
Koh told the South China Morning Post that after its launch in China, where UBS is targeting the growing middle class, the new platform could be launched globally.
05/12/2020
NAB reveals swag of tech updates
Branches out with digital enhancements.
05/12/2020
DBS Joins Blockchain Trade Finance Network
Trade finance is no exception and any solution that can speed up cash flow collection in secure fashion is likely all the more welcome in the current environment.
05/12/2020
Lockdown accelerates push into digital workflows for professional services
From fast finance to court cases, China and Singapore lead the way
05/07/2020
Ecosystm Appoints Capgemini To Accelerate Growth Plans and Digital Experience
Capgemini’s experienced technology team will work alongside and complement Ecosystm’s inhouse team
05/07/2020
Jack Ma's online bank plans $400 billion lending spree
"In face of the virus outbreak, we have not lowered our business targets," Jin Xiaolong, the firm's president, said in an interview.
05/06/2020
The rising tide of Asia’s mass affluent demands a different approach
Stemmle and the team believes that Asia Pacific’s immense opportunity comes mainly from its fast-growing middle-class population.
05/06/2020
Global Financial Technology Platform Nium Closes Latest Funding Round
New investors include Visa and BRI Ventures
05/06/2020
Artificial Intelligence at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial – Current Initiatives
We begin our coverage of MUFG’s digital transformation initiative with their near-term plans for changing their tech and data infrastructure.
05/05/2020
CyCraft Accelerates Growth in Japan by Allying with SecureBrain (a Hitachi Systems subsidiary) and Launching AI Security Services
The software that scans the endpoints can be run once (installation-free), scheduled, or continuously to fit customer needs.
05/05/2020
Online help for investment execs to upskill
The subsidy and grant are part of MAS' support package to defray training expenses and encourage financial institutions,
05/05/2020
Saxo Markets launches Regular Savings Plan featuring managed portfolios curated by BlackRock
Saxo’s Regular Savings Plan is different in that people can directly invest into managed portfolios rather than a single stock or ETFs.
05/05/2020
Covid-19 presents an opportunity for banks to go fully digital
OneConnect provides technological applications and technology-enabled business services to financial institutions.
05/05/2020
BPI taps Swiss fintech Avaloq to boost digitalization
The Philippines is seen as a home market for Avaloq given our substantial operating presence as well as the high level of expertise and talent
05/04/2020
Hong Kong online brokerage banks on US parent as it targets younger traders with app-based services
SoFi Hong Kong is banking on new San Francisco-based parent to grow customer base, especially among traders in their 20s and 30
05/04/2020
Cryptocurrency Regulations in Singapore
Singapore is the first country which started regulating the usage of cryptocurrencies in 2014 when most of the world was still immature about it.
05/01/2020
Citibank Introduces Market-First Virtual Meeting Room for Insurance Business
Offering Video Remote Application Service to Local Wealth Management Customers