04/11/2019
How will IoT transform industry in Asia?
For me, one of the key elements in this report is that the maturity of the Asian markets means that the default position is no longer “R&D in US or Europe, build in Asia”.
FinTech
04/10/2019
World’s Best Investment Banks 2019: Financial Technology
Global Finance’s winners are turbocharging investment in new technologies to facilitate existing systems and products while also supporting fintech innovations.
04/10/2019
Western Union Partners With Crypto Wallet for Cross-Border Transfers
With this partnership, Filipinos will now be able to receive international money transfers that are made from the Western Union platform directly to their Coins.ph wallets.
04/10/2019
China could soon ban cryptocurrency mining: Report
The South China Morning Post has reported the country's economic planning body is moving to ban cryptocurrency mining facilities.
04/08/2019
Japan’s MUFG eyes SE Asian fintech startups with $185m CVC fund
MUFG added that it views this as an opportunity for innovation, and for startups to add value creatively in that space.
04/08/2019
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Anti-Money Laundering Solution Takes Prestigious Asia Award Second Year Running
LexisNexis Bridger Insight XG Awarded 'Best AML Solution' in 2018 at Asian Private Banker's Technology Awards
04/07/2019
NAB eyes partnerships with Israeli groups to further big data strength
The bank confirmed it had held discussions with Sparkbeyond but was yet to finalise a relationship between the two groups.
04/05/2019
Standard Chartered aims to launch virtual bank services within six months
The joint venture's virtual banking team consists of 100 people, including local talent, staff from Standard Chartered, and virtual banking experts from over
04/05/2019
SoftBank to Seek $15 Billion More for Its Huge Tech Fund
Vision Fund is considering a variety of ways to raise capital
04/05/2019
Which companies and countries will be swept away by digitalisation?
As with any seismic shift, there are risks and rewards, with some businesses already operating in markets or sectors that are well placed to take advantage of this transformation.
04/05/2019
Singapore Regulator and Cambodian National Bank Sign FinTech MOU
The two regulators will work together on developing rules to govern new technologies
04/04/2019
What do Banks Need to Know About Virtual Currencies Right Now?
Some of the larger financial institutions are beginning to formalize their positions.
04/04/2019
HSBC uses blockchain for letter of credit between Australia and China
Being able to digitise this is expected to create savings in terms of time and invested resources.
04/04/2019
Appleby Bermuda And HongKong Partners Share Bermuda Insights On Asset Tokenisation At The Ultra Connect Series 2019
The events were held at Huckleberry in Bermuda
04/03/2019
Analysis: Whither crypto after Bitmain IPO pulled?
Bitmain did at least take the shovels-to-the-goldrush approach of selling the tools for eager bitcoin miners.
04/03/2019
The Opportunity for Fintech in Indonesia’s SME Financing Gap
In the 1998 and 2008 economic crises, when large corporations collapsed, SMEs kept the economy pulsing.
04/02/2019
As banking goes digital, Japan's big banks slash hiring
MUFG Bank expands paperless branches and cuts 2020 recruits by half
04/02/2019
Malaysian banks getting ready for more fintech
More collaboration between fintech players and banks is to be expected in Asia, particularly in areas such as know-your-customer processes, anti-money laundering and digital identity management, including facial and voice recognition.
04/01/2019
Can startups cash in on Asia's growing family office segment?
Hong Kong-based Raffles Family Office is one such player that has chosen to allocate a small portion of its $1.5b AUM into the startup space
04/01/2019
Avaloq chairman unleashes entrepreneurial flair for social good
Financial technology is a big growth sector, and one hugely successful fintech player is utilizing his entrepreneurial flair and know-how to aid social ventures in rural India