Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

AMTD Acquires Singapore Insurtech Startup

Previously AMTD received a virtual bank license in Hong Kong, in partnership with Xiaomi.

Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Uses tech from IBM, Google Cloud and Soul Machines.

Four major cities in China named among top 20 technology innovation hubs, finds KPMG's annual survey

Biotech/life science, big data, 5G and artificial intelligence among key areas of innovation

Wolters Kluwer, PwC Complete PoC Using AI in Regulatory Reporting

Wolters Kluwer and PwC have completed a proof-of-concept showing that machines can learn how to take over any end-to-end regulatory reporting process for financial institutions and regulators

Fintech Helps Boost Hong Kong’s Tech Hub Ranking

The Hong Kong government is supporting and promoting an entrepreneur ecosystem, as well as leveraging the city’s mature international financial system and advanced logistics sector to drive a real difference.

SFC Considers Easing Data Storage Rules – Report

The industry bodies said to be negotiating with the SFC to soften the rules include ASIFMA and the HKSA (Hong Kong Securities Association).

Tiger Trade, the one-stop global trading app, launches in Singapore

This lowers the barrier of entry to help investors better diversify their portfolio, balancing their investment risk and reward.

Islamic Fintech Startups On The Rise In Southeast Asia

The services—especially peer-to-peer financing and crowdfunding—can easily be used by the world’s 1.9 billion Muslims, and the tech-savvy firms are able to compete well with conventional Islamic banks.

StanChart unveils Hong Kong virtual bank Mox

Standard Chartered operates a global network of over 1,200 physical branch locations and outlets, which include several subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.

Japan's Financial Regulator Launches Global Blockchain Governance Initiative

The initiative also hopes to develop a “common language among stakeholders with diverse perspectives” and build a network of open-source information sharing.

Why Most Business “Awards” Are a Scam, Preying on Pride

As a marketer for a client like this, this is the sort of thing where you bang your head off the desk

Infosys draws flak over tax software glitch

Indian government wants chairman Nandan Nilekani to fix the issue as soon as possible

Trip.com Group joins Standard Chartered, PCCW and HKT to announce new virtual banking service

The new virtual banking service will offer a comprehensive suite of retail financial services, as well as unique telecom, entertainment and travel products, all in one place.

Thailand: New Tax-reporting Obligation for Banks and E-payment Service Providers

Reporting Obligations of a Person with Special Transactions

Unlocking green finance through blockchain can help meet Singapore’s emissions goals

As Singapore pushes for bolder emissions commitments, unlocking innovative green financing solutions are more critical than ever for the country to mobilize capital for sustainable development.

Zuhlke: Insider Look to Driving Innovation for Financial Services in Asia

Consumers in Asia are now much more financially informed and demanding in their needs concerning financial and banking services.

FATF publishes Guidance on Digital ID

By 2022, according to a FATF release, an estimated 60% of global GDP will be digitised.

MUFG's $976m investment in Grab shows Japanese banks' growing interest in region: Fitch

In addition, expanding into faster-growingGrab provides an IT platform that already enjoys substantial brand recognition and consumer uptake, said Fitch. emerging markets will lead to risks that need to be appropriately managed as these markets tend to b

Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Ready in Hong Kong

Leveraging blockchain for trade finance has overcome the physical constraints we are having today

Fintech startup Oriente raises $20m in debt funding for Philippines expansion

Oriente was founded in 2017 by former Skype executive Geoffrey Prentice and former executives at Chinese online wealth management platform Lufax and Hong Kong-based BlackPine Private Equity.

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