Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singlish OK for OCBC's new voice-activated service

The new service has helped with more than 20,000 voice requests since Aug 19, said OCBC.

Why China’s Rushing to Mint Its Own Digital Currency

Some questions remain, including the impact on commercial banks as well as Big Tech companies such as Ant Financial and Tencent Holdings Ltd. that already offer payment services.

Glue42 wins bet on new market segment and expands footprint

In July, the team also expanded beyond its existing wealth management portfolio into new markets and added a sports betting company as well as an alternative asset management firm as new clients.

Open banking best for consumers

Australia's banking revolution will extend beyond our shores, predicts the founder and chief executive of online lender Tic:Toc, Anthony Baum.

The future of money is being built in Asia

More than US$1.8b in crypto currencies are traded daily on Asian exchanges.

Australia gives banking licence to mobile startup firm Xinja

An inquiry by the country's top economic adviser found that a lack of banking competition has been detrimental to customers.

StanChart eyes digital banking licence here

Lender looking for like-minded local partners to support potential bid for MAS permit

Lufax Uses New Data Types and Advanced Fintech to Optimize Wealth Management

The system takes into consideration the biographical, financial, and lifestyle information customers voluntarily enter themselves to understand and anticipate their wants and needs, and project their future investment paths.

India's Yes Bank nears deal to sell stake to tech firm - CEO

The board has given India’s fourth largest private lender the go ahead to raise more growth capital.

Malaysia Association Joins APAC RegTech Network

The admission of the Fintech Association of Malaysia was announced at the Fin/SUM Fintech and RegTech Summit in Tokyo on Friday

New initiative helps payment firms easily access specialised legal services to meet compliance needs

Instead of relying on informal referrals, PREP provides payment firms with a streamlined process to gain access to lawyers specialising in payment services regulations to meet their compliance needs.

Customer experience a big challenge

A major challenge for digital banks to value-add has been the customer experience conundrum.

Wirecard collaborates with Mizuho for global expansion

The supplier states that the collaboration is expected to complement Mizuho’s service offering with the launch of a corporate payout solution.

A tiny Pacific island nation is about to issue its own cryptocurrency

Governments across the world are wrestling with whether they should issue sovereign currency in digital form.

Bangkok Tops Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index For The Fourth Consecutive Year

With a Decade of Destination Insights, Mastercard Shows the Dramatic Rise in International Travel—and the Particular Growth of the Asia-Pacific Region

Exiger Wins Central Banking Award for Best Anti-Money Laundering Technology Provider

Honored for Furthering Central Banking Mission and Combating Financial Crime

Korea Eases Fintech Investment Rules for Financial Firms

Financial firms will also not have to face inspections and penalties for failed investments in fintech, unless the losses arising from such failures are intentional or related to gross negligence.

Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate

Undeterred by regulatory uncertainty and an onerous banking ban, five crypto exchanges in India revealed their new projects last week.

Four Japanese Banks Invest in Ripple-powered SBI App

xCurrent can handle fiat and cryptocurrencies, including Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.

HSBC Completes First Blockchain Letter of Credit Transaction in Yuan

The blockchain platform ostensibly enabled the parties to exchange electronic documents in 24 hours instead of the regular five to 10 days required for traditional document exchanges.

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