10/18/2019
Self-reflection needed in treasury management
Companies always need to evaluate the processes and tools that generate operational efficiency
FinTech
10/17/2019
A Robo Alternative for Savvy Investors
Hong Kong, Australia and Indonesia are potential markets for expansion
10/17/2019
Singapore’s First Blockchain Trade Financing Platform Launched
CIMB Bank's Singapore Branch and iTrust have launched Singapore's First Blockchain Trade Financing Platform, and successfully completed their first structured trade financing transaction on the platform.
10/17/2019
Vietnam ed tech startup aims to fill Southeast Asia's talent pool
E-learning platform Topica helps young workers reskill for the digital age
10/17/2019
Apiax Raises $6.6 Million Series A Funding and Expands to Singapore
Apiax was the Startup of the Year at the Swiss FinTech Awards in March 2019 and also named by Fintechnews.ch as one of the Hottest Fintech Startups in Switzerland.
10/16/2019
China wants centralised digital currency after bitcoin crackdown
In late September, central bank governor Yi Gang said China’s new currency may be associated with existing electronic payment systems, such as the popular WeChat and AliPay phone apps, which are widespread and allow yuan transactions via bank accoun
10/16/2019
Banks and fintech backing climate change efforts
There is huge pressure on farmers around the impact to the environment. Younger generations are happy to consider meat alternatives or just change their diet all together.
10/14/2019
JPMorgan-backed cybersecurity firm eyes Aussie banks
The cybersecurity company will open offices in Sydney and Melbourne with a starting presence of five full-time employees, led by former Symantec and Linksys executive Stephanie Boo, the firm's Asia-Pacific managing director.
10/14/2019
WhatsApp close to meeting data localisation norms, payments service should be on in two months: NPCI
NPCI is also planning to take UPI overseas to help those travelling abroad make payments through digital means.
10/13/2019
Global fintechs set sights on Australia as open banking nears
This means data from consenting consumers on mortgage accounts, credit and debit cards and transaction accounts will be free to be shared between banks and fintech providers.
10/10/2019
Poor Internet connection spurs ‘creative ways’ for digital technology in banking and finance
In recent years, advanced technology providers have diversified into the world of financial services—with two of the largest competing technological giants, Google and Apple, now providing digital wallet services.
10/09/2019
How Technology Can Drive More Sales and Enhance Client Relationships
From the very start of prospecting clients, we offer solutions to formalise and digitise the information that helps you capture, control and manage client data.
10/08/2019
‘Jim’ the Chatbot Helps Singapore Bank Hire for Its Wealth Business
Quality of shortlisted candidates improved after DBS uses Jim
10/08/2019
Why going digital-only is not a win-win solution
Benefits of going totally cashless won't outweigh the cost of society leaving economically vulnerable people behind
10/08/2019
Singapore robo adviser AutoWealth to raise US$3 million for regional expansion, sources say
Another person familiar with AutoWealth’s plans says the funds raised could also be used to explore opportunities in other Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia.
10/08/2019
Robo-advisor performance: September 2019
Nearly all portfolios delivered positive returns last month.
10/08/2019
SFC sets terms for crypto funds
The Hong Kong securities regulator has published its licensing requirements for the territory’s virtual asset fund managers.
10/04/2019
Accenture’s Future Systems Research Reveals Companies that Excel at Scaling Technology Innovation Generate Double the Revenue Growth
New research surveyed more than 8,300 organizations to reveal the relationship between technology adoption and business growth
10/04/2019
Asian family offices turning to tech, sustainable investment
Less emphasis on speculative foreign-exchange trading, says UBS
10/04/2019
DBS Bank, IRAS join forces on cheque-free initiatives in Singapore
Plans are also on to digitalise IRAS’ stamp duty services using the bank’s Direct Debit Authorisation (DDA) API.