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Singapore lauded for financial sector cyber security guidelines

Guidelines developed by the Association of Banks in Singapore

StanChart first in Hong Kong for digital savings account on-boarding

Through the blockchain proof of concept, the participants were able to monitor loan agreement revisions, comments and the sequence of approvals, as well as tack an audit every change before the deal was closed.

Australian banks preparing for major ATM fleet cull

Regulator green lights national consolidation.

Government Blocks Illegal FinTech Websites & Apps in Indonesia

Go-Pay and OVO are two examples of very successful online payments platforms in Indonesia.

Japan’s Retail, Banking Sectors Reacting to Disruptive Technologies

Though Yamada joked that the United States had pioneered online banking as a reaction to poor service in its banks, he admitted that changing banking habits are a headache for companies such as Mizuho, leaving them with underutilized real estate.

This Banking Giant Begins to Commercialize Blockchain-powered Services

Shinhan is thought to be keen on exploring the potential uses of both blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

Huobi branches out; sets up Russia office with state-owned bank

Despite the current bear market, crypto-trading in Russia is certainly picking-up-pace

Banks embark on hiring spree in fight against dirty money

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has warned the public about phishing schemes that pretended to be banks through disguising websites or scams made through text messages that were purportedly from DBS or OCBC.

Some banks love fintech, some may hate it

Even the most recent global financial crisis that stemmed from the subprime mortgage problems in the United States has still left some marks on the world economy after 10 years.

Sansan raises Series E in expansion to Southeast Asia market

The company has a business card-based contact management solution for companies.

SWIFT Is Trialing a New Payment System to Take on Fintechs and Blockchain Tech

A recent GPI test, was successfully conducted in October, carrying out instant cross-border payments with banks in China, Singapore, Thailand and Australia.

IPOS grants first FinTech patent under expedited scheme

The patent was granted to Philippines-based tech company Voyager Innovations for an invention which “allows audiences at an onsite or offsite live event to participate in real-time activities such as surveys or prize draws through an app.”

ICICI Bank launches Robo Advisory App for Mutual Fund Investment

It will facilitate a paperless KYC and online registration process for mutual funds in a single click, which is a first among banks.

Grab teams with SM Investments for Phillippines market push

Grab has quickly become an ‘everyday app’ with over 125 million downloads region-wide and a presence in 1 in 2 smartphones in the Philippines, and with partnerships with over 60 of the world’s leading financial institutions.

IRESS launches client portal through XPLAN software

IRESS has launched a customisable client portal via its XPLAN software.

Jirnexu banks $10m from credit giant Experian and SBI

It has also developed tools to help financial services providers handle online applications, as well as customer acquisition and engagement.

APAC Banks plan to offer open Banking Services to Commercial Customers

Enables financial services commercial customers to share financial data securely

Credit reporting agency TransUnion ‘a finalist’ in bid for Hong Kong’s next big fintech project despite data security row

The goal is to provide a centralised digital database of consumers’ personal and credit information to allow for the sharing of data across financial institutions to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of services.

Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Custody – Solving the Security Conundrum

Cryptocurrencies - he reported - have had a major struggle this year

The impact on investors when Chinese internet companies venture abroad

The implications for Australian ultra high net worth (UHNW) investors are immediate: their US-domiciled listed Nasdaq and unlisted venture capital exposures are being compromised in ways that will erode core liste