10/29/2019
UBS WM promotes tech disruption theme
Asia is in the vanguard of new technology trends, providing opportunities for investors, according to UBS Wealth Management.
FinTech
10/28/2019
StanChart Opens Second Innovation Lab in Hong Kong
The new lab will leverage emerging technologies and be «a focal point for engagement with the stakeholders of the Hong Kong fintech ecosystem
10/27/2019
China studying blockchain application for forex - regulator
China's parliament on Saturday passed a new law on cryptography, as the country gears up to launch its own digital currency.
10/26/2019
Soon, you may be able to pay via UPI in UAE, Singapore
UPI has emerged as a major challenger to card payments, as more and more merchants accept UPI payments
10/25/2019
Quantifeed partners with Everbright Sun Hung Kai to launch robo-investment solution in Hong Kong
EBSHK Direct AI-Portfolio Investing provides investors access to an entire portfolio of 5 to 20 Hong Kong stocks or Hong Kong ETFs developed using smart analytics and quantitative research, according to a press release by Quantifeed.
10/25/2019
Thailand’s SEC Approves ICO Platform – Leading the Region in Progressive Token Regulations
According to the Reference letter Seamico Securities Public Company Limited (the “Company”) informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that SE Digital Company Limited (“SE Digital”)
10/24/2019
Ebury Makes Landmark International Acquisition
In addition to payments Ebury is investing in technologies that improve the global trade process for SMEs including FX and currency hedging, international cash management and trade finance.
10/24/2019
Local firms urged to tap digital tech, FTAs to expand overseas
But Singapore is in a good position to move the debate on international trade forward because of its size and level of development, he said.
10/24/2019
Singapore's Multi-Currency War Heats Up With Revolut Launch
Revolut account holders get a multi-currency travel debit card and an account that supports the Singapore dollar and 13 other currencies, with another 14 more including, Indian rupees, Malaysian ringgit and Philippine pesos, to be added in the coming mont
10/24/2019
Singapore: Digibanks Should Not Pursue Mindless Market Grab
The statement comes as a range of technology firms and fintechs eye the digital licenses being offered in Singapore.
10/24/2019
CIMB Singapore and iTrust link up for trade finance blockchain transaction
The platform aims to address many of the fraud risks facing trade finance, such as phantom cargoes, fabricated documents and theft, by making the end-to-end trading process more transparent.
10/24/2019
Bank-grade ID company Fractal partners with Philippine-based investment platform Seedbox, providing bankless access to mutual funds
The Berlin and Singapore-based identification management company signs an agreement with Seedbox to put the effort in driving financial inclusion in Southeast Asia, starting with the Philippines
10/23/2019
Leading Japanese Bank SMBC Completes Blockchain Cross-Boarder Test Using R3’s Marco Polo
After Indorama Ventures, Mitsui & Co and Bangkok Bank successfully finalized a cross-border proof of concept payment, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, who is Japan’s third biggest bank for assets under management, plans to leverage R3
10/23/2019
Pictet AM pushes disruptive tech theme
Pictet looks to the future with a promotion tour of Asia for its three multi-billion dollar security, digital and robotic funds.
10/23/2019
Bank of China Blocks Fingerprint Access via Samsung Devices
The company said the malfunction was probably related to the use of screen protectors.
10/22/2019
G20 Finance Leaders Agree to Regulate Stablecoins
G20 finance leaders have agreed to impose regulations on global stablecoins
10/22/2019
CBA tech woes show terrifying software butterfly effect
The impact can quickly go national and will not necessarily be confined to the bank's own customers.
10/22/2019
HSBC Global AM to set up in Malaysia
The firm is seeking to hire key business and investment officers who will be based in the country.
10/22/2019
Indonesia issues world's first blockchain sukuk
Islamic financial firms are incorporating social elements, such as environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices, to widen their appeal beyond religiously-minded customers in the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
10/21/2019
Nikko to launch thematic ETF in Hong Kong
The firm joins other managers who have launched several themed products this year.