Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Swiss company buys Australian-founded fintech vendor with KWM’s help

The deal will be funded by cash and debt, KWM said.

Mizuho Bank to Launch Its Native Digital Currency with Support of Other 60 Banks

According to the source the banking group Mizuho Bank aims to promote cashless payments by bringing about 60 regional banks on board.

Number of Chinese Crypto Lawsuits Doubles in 2018

The website found that the scams were promoted across more than 3,000 different platforms and noted a significant increase in the number of pyramid schemes ostensibly associated with cryptocurrency over the last two years.

Asian markets offer major opportunities for fintechs

Enterprise Ireland had a major presence at both events, aiming to raise the profile of Irish fintech providers and introduce them to key players in Asia.

Will there be adults in the room when tokens disrupt the financial order of venture capitalists and angel investors?

Blockchain firms from the US and Hong Kong are launching ‘tokenised’ venture capital funds, promising better liquidity and quicker returns for investors

Ripple remittance apps launch in Korea, Kuwait

Ripple has two major products xCurrent and xRapid.

10 Takeaways from the Fintech Ecosystem Playbook

Three relevant examples are Switzerland with cryptocurrency and blockchain, Malaysia with Islamic banking, and Stockholm with payments, the report notes.

Gateway's Shankar bets on 'biscuits, not bitcoins'

Back to basics investment strategy shuns fads in favor of everyday needs

What’s New in FinTech

Related to that is a willingness and recognition that shared next-generation technology platforms can make a big difference within and across institutions to create network value.

Banks and fintech companies: The twin pillars of financial inclusion

Banks appear credible and trustworthy to their consumers.

Myanma Apex Bank launches wealth banking platform

MAB GOLD is here to celebrate their success and provide them the ultimate access to premium experiences and privileges.”

Vymo Selected to Accelerate Digital Adoption at Bangkok Bank

Vymo, AI-enabled Personal Assistant, captures rich, contextual data to drive intelligence across sales and distribution teams.

China’s Didi launches credit, wealth management services in diversification push

The new products were tested in 10 cities and have now been introduced nationwide, the firm said on Wednesday.

Payments banks see second straight year of losses

The operating profits of these banks also remained negative with a loss of Rs 522.1 crore for fiscal 2018, up from Rs 240.7 crore a year before.

Nearly 40% of Chinese Would Still Invest in Cryptocurrencies, Survey Finds

The most popular answer here were stocks in popular companies and real estate

Digitalization: Key to growth and financial inclusion

This translates to about a third of the country’s 1,489 LGUs not having a single bank branch.

Korea to add two more internet-only banks

The new banks’ operations will not be limited to consumer loans, but will also cover business credit for small and midsized enterprises.

KBZ Bank selects Finastra to capture upcoming growth opportunity in Myanmar’s expanding treasury market

Treasury management solution helps KBZ Bank automate systems, manage risk and increase operational efficiencies

The quiet growth of Asia’s online distribution

Bank marketshare of mutual fund distribution in the region has been gradually declining.

After the $1.4 Trillion Rout, Asia's Tech Bulls Get Picky

David Raper of Comgest Far East has bought technology stocks with “good long term value.”