Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

BoK debuts bespoke AI for central bank use

Technology trained on Korean language inputs will aid research and compliance, Bank of Korea says

Manulife Establishes Singapore Hub to Advance Responsible AI Adoption

The initiative also reflects the company’s regional strategy to extend best practices across Asia’s insurance markets.

Xceedance expands Asian footprint with Manila talent hub

Xceedance has expanded its presence in Asia with the launch of a new strategic talent hub in Manila.

GoTyme and Alpaca launches crypto trading in the Philippines

This growth is driven by the demand for digital-first financial solutions among the country’s roughly 76% unbanked and underbanked population.

HSBC Bets Big on Singapore’s High-Growth Startups

Singapore plays a prominent role in HSBC’s Asia–Pacific ambitions.

Japan's major asset managers mull crypto investment offerings ahead of major rule changes: report

The discussions follow Japan’s recent regulatory momentum, including stablecoin initiatives, custody reforms, and broad tax relief proposals.

Bain & Company Launches AI Hub in Singapore

The hub will serve as the firm’s regional center for developing and scaling AI solutions

How Banks can rewrite the rules of scale with Cloud Technology?

Regulators worldwide are raising the bar on operational resilience and cyber readiness.

UBS’ Blockchain Deal Signals Shift in Global Payments

The collaboration highlights a broader shift toward programmable money

TransBnk and DigiAlly partner to revolutionise transaction banking in ASEAN

These include Fully Digital Onboarding, enabling a completely digital and paperless onboarding process for both corporates and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

GFTN Expands Digital Finance Ecosystem with Five New Global Partners

Five global platforms join GFTN to advance open-source, payments, and policy solutions for inclusive digital finance.

Bank tech start-up Constantinople doubles losses, seeks more funding

The start-up’s accounts, lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Franklin Templeton launches tokenized fund in Hong Kong

The new Luxembourg-registered tokenized fund is available to institutional and professional investors in Hong Kong.

The HKMA Unveils “Fintech 2030” at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025

The event showcased transformative innovation and charted the direction for the future of fintech in Hong Kong.

From Cash to Cloud – Inside Malaysia’s Digital Banking Race

Cash still accounts for close to half of daily purchases in Malaysia.

AIIB partners with Malaysian banks to mobilize up to $6B for sustainable infrastructure

The initial term of the agreements will be up to October 2031.

Iress and Challenger partner to deliver retirement income solution for advisers

This first-of-its-kind technology solution will allow financial advisers to better serve their clients as they approach retirement.

Citi and Coinbase to Explore Fiat-to-Stablecoin Payouts for Global Clients

The initiative will leverage Citi’s global payments network and Coinbase’s crypto infrastructure to simplify institutional fund movement.

UBS Integrates Two Mobile Banking Platforms

Circle One was launched in 2022 for UBS' wealth management clients in Asia Pacific.

Scam alert related to banks

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions.