Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Online brokers disrupt traditional securities firms

Chinese online brokers are reaping the benefits of greater efficiency and a lower cost base over traditional players and are leveraging on an expanding retail market

China Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Monthly Update – August Issue

The seven national standards are implemented from January 1, 2019.

Australian neobank Xinja taps IRESS to process home loans

IRESS technology speaks to third parties, and manages the workflow quickly and smoothly.

CGS-CIMB Securities Launches Robo-Advisory Platform eWealth

The platform was launched in partnership with Saxo Capital Markets and Singapore fintech firm WeInvest.

Schroders-backed robo scores another Asia client

Singapore-based digital adviser We Invest develops platform for Saxo Bank collaboration

New regulated crypto exchange to launch in Hong Kong

The two powerhouses believe the new IronX Exchange will provide safe and easy access to the mass retail online trading market via a common trading portal where holders of the IRX token can participate in both crypto and traditional trading.

MetLife launches new digital platform

MetLife chief marketing officer, Jeremy Simmons, said the new digital offering was in response to studies that showed it was at claims times that members most needed support from their fund and insurer.

New distinctions for Profile's FinTech solution

Profile and its solutions are characterised by technological innovation, competitive functionality, compliance to local and international standards

Innovation in Wealth Management

Banks have brought about new features in their portals that enable customers to analyze their risk profile online

Nikko AM NZ granted robo-advice exemption by FMA

The exemption clears the way for Nikko AM NZ to launch an online service that will begin offering robo-advice to Kiwis via a custom-made digital platform later this year.

OCBC Launches Robo Service

For OCBC, the tie-up is a bid to «democratize» wealth management by offering products to a wider group of potential clients

Thai Central Bank Defends Cryptocurrencies

The publication also reported that “a ‘whale’ investor in the Stock Exchange of Thailand and staff at up to three Thai banks are suspected of being complicit” in the fraud.

Global fintech ‘unicorn’ Ebury opens Australia office, launching APAC growth strategy

Ebury affirmed its position as an innovator in the fintech sector in March 2018, when it became the first non-bank to be directly connected to the Faster Payments Scheme in the UK,

IRESS first half revenues up 8pct, wealth and lending lead

IRESS' lending segment recorded the highest growth in revenue of all segments.

Bank of Thailand Announces Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency

The project is designed to address technological changes happening in the financial services industry by raising the Thai financial sector’s readiness for adopting new financial tech.

Are Singapore's fintech startups hoarding capital?

Analysts point out that funding level in the early stage ventures for fintechs in the Lion City have actually decreased in volume over recent years as the sector benefits from heightened investor attention.

Aberdeen Standard launches AI-powered global equity fund

The strategies are based on factor premia such as value, quality, momentum, small size and low volatility.

PractiFI opens US office

In June, PractiFI partnered with Nod, a fintech that creates Statements of Advice in real time.

Innovation, technology will give Hong Kong economy a boost and help develop high-end industry, senior officials say

Financial Secretary Paul Chan and tech chief Nicholas Yang say Hong Kong can profit from Greater Bay Area scheme as research institutes set up in city

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd creates new Hong Kong Private Banking Business with Avaloq Banking Suite

In conjunction with Avaloq’s premium implementation partner Orbium, the Avaloq Banking Suite was implemented in just six months.