Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HK robo adopts hybrid discretionary feature

Yunfeng Financial is also planning to add China-focused funds managed by mainland managers on their platform, according to Li Ting, the firm’s CEO.

NAB teams up with Bank Leumi and CIBC for online innovation portal

The three banks hope the partnership will spur collaboration between them and fintechs.

Alibaba Plans Bumper $20 Billion HK Listing to Boost Investment War Chest: Sources

Last week, Chinese chipmaker SMIC said it was delisting its New York shares in favor of focusing on its Hong Kong listing.

S Korean Bank Unveils ‘Country’s First Blockchain-powered Loans’

Per media outlet Paxnet, a Shinhan spokesperson said, “This new blockchain solution will let us go on to launch a range of [online] products.”

Suncorp CEO declares digital victory, quits

As BoQ merger speculation continues.

4 smart money management apps to help you invest in your future

When developing gini – the first app in Hong Kong to enable the linking of multiple bank accounts and credit cards and logging of expenses, which are presented on one intuitive dashboard – co-founder Raymond Wyand said the aim was to make fina

SBI Virtual Currencies: The Bank-Backed Japanese Exchange With Big Plans

Aside from widening its range of tradable cryptocurrencies, it also wants to branch out to institutional investors

Japan firms set up consortium to enhance climate-related financial disclosure

A total of 162 Japanese companies are now supporting the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Standard Chartered pioneers Trade AI Engine in partnership with IBM

Augmented Intelligence engine is intended to transform the traditional trade documentary system by automating a time-consuming process

Singapore Payments Startup Partners Thai Banking Group

This relationship further cements InstaReM’s position as a leading provider for cross-border transactions.

Citic and Baidu Seek Up to $1 Billion for Online Bank

Traditional lenders have been cutting staff and downsizing their branch network amid competition from online payment giants such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. affiliate Ant Financial and Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Asia's Wealthy React to Huawei Impasse

UBS analysts expect industry earnings may drop by low single digits for Asia tech businesses and mid to high single digits for Taiwan tech businesses.

NAB finally jumps on Apple Pay

'Easy', the black and red bank says, ending a boycott that officially started in mid-2016.

Fintech no real threat: Researcher

He went on to explain the major incumbents have already responded to the threat posed by fintechs by pursuing technology development.

Digital is the key to success in ASEAN banking

Citi Research forecasts that the region will grow by close to 5 per cent this year and next.

Westpac gets lawyers to test if it can trust AI bots

Westpac's group executive of legal, Rebecca Lim, said the bank was keen to use the AI-powered regtech solution known as Red Marker

Singapore Fintech Association Strengthens Ties With China

As the FinTech landscape grows regionally, more of such partnerships will enable and spur innovation and contribute to the collective FinTech landscape.

Korean blockchain startup Terra bags undisclosed funding from LuneX Ventures

The startup is planning to open an office and launch its payment product in the city-state within this year.

BOCHK’s virtual bank is a new paradigm that transcends old business models

Livi VB to initially rely on interbank lending, but will later also fund its loans using customer deposits

Gao Teng and Futu Securities launch HK internet cash management product

The two firms join forces to offer Money Plus, an app that can transfer cash to a WeInvest money market fund.