Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Fiserv exec sees great potential in PH banking system

Although the Philippines is still not at par with other countries in the region, he said it is not far behind.

Neo Banks and Challenger Banks in Asia: Ready for Prime Time?

Interestingly this is against the backdrop of consumers who are increasingly embracing digital banking — suggesting that more of them are more comfortable with digital offerings from traditional banks.

BankBazaar CEO urges local banks and Regulators to speed up Digital Adoption

Shift to digital can’t come sooner as more millennials make up the population in Malaysia

Will Hong Kong top Singapore in this year?

Singapore and Hong Kong remain the enemy sisters in the fintech race

SHANZHAI CITY Launches "iO-X" the World's First Blockchain-Driven Community Impact Exchange

Following China, iO-X will be launched in communities in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, with observers from The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and International Monetary Fund.

MobiKwik to enter wealth management with Clearfunds acquisition

MobiKwik’s 107 million plus customers will soon be able to start saving in mutual funds seamlessly from their MobiKwik app in just a few clicks.

World first digital sukuk targets Bitcoin generation

Blossom Finance hopes its pioneering products can enable retail investors to benefit from the kinds of gains usually only enjoyed by institutions and the ultra-wealthy

Singapore Will Help Crypto Firms Set Up Local Bank Accounts

Singapore has been pushing to develop its financial technology sector as a way of creating jobs and diversifying the economy

BNY Mellon introduces chatbot Selina to handle institutional clients’ trading queries

The bank is committed to streamlining operations and improving services as part of its fintech push, says Sammi Cho, chief executive of the Hong Kong branch

Fintech, a global boost for Islamic Finance?

High transaction costs make it uneconomical for Islamic banks to offer fully-fledged bank accounts to low income groups, which make up a large part of the population in most developing countries.

Philippine firms asked to embrace artificial intelligence

Kumar says as part of digital transformation and disruptive technology, management must think digital, taking risks and responding to technological trends to stay relevant.

CONNECT by Crossbridge once again reinvents the wealth management game

Singapore's first robo-advisor unveils next level in customer experience, becomes first pure-play robo-advisor to integrate MyInfo

Singapore's first robo-advisor unveils next level in customer experience

CONNECT by Crossbridge has also optimised its existing user interface based on extensive user testing and analysis to provide an enhanced wealth management experience.

Zurich launches new adviser portal

Feedback has been that this was one area where some of our competitors have gained an advantage

Swiss vs Singapore in Crypto Race

Cryptocurrency firms or companies issuing coins face hurdles in accessing bank accounts as they pose risks for banks.

MAS’ Cyber Security Advisory Panel Proposes Ways to Enhance Financial Sector Cyber Resilience

CSAP members shared their views on the growing adoption of new technologies, emerging user authentication methods for online financial services

Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten completes 5G trial with Nokia

Rakuten used the Nokia AirScale base station and the Intel 5G Mobile Trial Platform for the technology trial

$80 Billion Banco Santander Uses Ripple For Payments, Will Many Banks Follow

During his speech, Metzger explained that the core purpose of RippleNet within the infrastructure of the OnePay FX platform is to seamlessly process cross-border transactions to ensure that international customers of Banco Santander can send and receive m

Indonesia’s BCA undergoes digital change through iGTB

By 2020 digital banking penetration is set to reach 60 per cent of Indonesia’s 260 million population

Afin creates fintech marketplace and sandbox to tackle financial inclusion

These firms have been charged with applying the framework to "support the transition of FIs towards API architecture and collaboration with other participants in the marketplace".

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