Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japanese Tech Conglomerate GMO Launches New Blockchain-based Banking Business

The reported raise equals around $387.5 million in revenue.

Cognizant Helps Bank Julius Baer Transform Next Generation of Core Banking Capabilities in Asia Pacific Region

We are witnessing a fundamental shift in how our customers prefer to engage with us

Phore Blockchain Partners With Global Assets and Wealth Initiative

We are delighted to have Phore Blockchain as a partner

HSBC's Global Head Of Digital Says The Bank Is "Cautiously Looking" At Crypto Use Cases

Forbes sat down with HSBC’s Global Head of Digital, Josh Bottomley, earlier this month to find out.

Cryptocurrency Custodian Services Find Huge Demand in Australia

To fill this gap, Custodian Vaults has partnered with Decentralised Capital, a Sydney-based blockchain advisory firm, to exclusively produce cold storage vaults for digital assets.

This Industrial Chinese City Is Looking To Israel To Help Transform Into An Innovation Hub

Relations are set to deepen further as China undertakes its “Belt And Road Initiative,” an ambitious project unveiled in 2013

Israel-China Relations: Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment

One advantage China has is its good ties with both Israel and the Arab world, but the intractability of the numerous Middle Eastern conflicts means no breakthroughs are imminent.

CBA outstrips Big Four rivals in mobile apps according to Forrester Research analysis

It found CBA and NAB were strong in both areas, whereas Westpac was good in functionality but not UX and ANZ lagged in both.

Hong Kong's Blockchain Trade Finance Platform to Go Live By September

The aims of the platform are to reduce frauds related to trade finance and double financing, and therefore lead to increased credit availability and lowered financing costs in the long run.

Hong Kong regulator, banks launch blockchain-based trade finance platform

The sector is often described as one of the most manual and paper-orientated parts of the financial services industry.

Lendr wins Asian award for innovative partnership

FINTQ is the financial technology arm of PLDT Inc. and Smart’s Voyager Innovations.

JMR Infotech successfully delivers Internet and Mobile Banking Project for Shwe Bank, Myanmar

The engagement has helped Shwe Bank to further enhance the customer experience and raise operational efficiency.

Maybank Singapore bolsters customer engagement with mobile app

Alvin Lee, head of community financial services at Maybank Singapore explained that the launch of Maybank TREATS SG Lifestyle app aligns with the Bank’s digital strategy to create “seamless and real-time communications” with customers.

Standard Chartered enlists Regtech startup Silent Eight for financial crime fight

FCC’s strategy is to continually invest to be at the forefront of the ever-changing financial crime landscape.

BondIT’s automated portfolio construction solution helps put customers first

Using BondIT’s machine-learning algorithms and intuitive user interface, an advisor can deliver a compliant, customised fixed income investment portfolio to a client in a matter of seconds.

Digitizing the bank for a better customer experience

In order to create a better banking experience for customers, many financial institutions are experimenting with emerging technology such as AI and chatbots, facial recognition, robotics, and blockchain.

ANZ Bank introduces new digital assistant

ANZ partnered with New Zealand tech company Soul Machines to develop Jamie

Consumers are embracing AI and will reward organizations that offer more human-like AI experiences

The research also included interviews with several key industry stakeholders and academics.

If You’re Living In Australia, Hiding Your Crypto Offshore Doesn’t Mean You’ll Avoid Tax

Reports out today suggest that the Australian Tax Office are now set to follow up on those who are using offshore bank accounts to hide their cryptocurrencies.

German Fintechs Secure Asian Foothold

This will be done through accelerator programmes for curated startups.

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