07/26/2018
One of the world‘s major financial centers is about to shake up its banking sector
The HKMA said more than 50 companies have expressed interest in the licenses.
FinTech
07/26/2018
Silkbank enhances conventional and Islamic business lines with Temenos T24 Core Banking upgrade
Temenos software supports Silkbank’s customers both in-person at their 123 branches, and through their branchless banking services.
07/25/2018
Singapore Airlines Launches Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet
According to SIA, KrisPay miles are currently accepted at 18 merchants island-wide, with more merchants to reportedly be added to the platform in future.
07/24/2018
Hong Kong Investment Company Targeting Institutional Investors With Launch Of Custody Services
Fusang Investment Office is capitalizing on this demand to expand its hold on the cryptocurrency industry.
07/23/2018
China, UAE can connect on blockchain future
Of vital importance is that they do so over interoperable networks than stand-alone ones
07/23/2018
Asian Asset Manager Focusing on Family Offices to Launch Crypto-Custody Solution
The service’s launch is planned for the fourth quarter of 2018.
07/22/2018
China's Crypto Millionaires Are Using Bitcoin to Buy Real Estate Abroad
It's very normal to sell bitcoin in the U.S. After selling bitcoin, you can just buy anything you want
07/22/2018
Demand for crypto custody rises with increasing cryptocurrency trading
The firm was working with insurers to provide cybersecurity insurance coverage for clients’ digital assets
07/20/2018
Baidu's fintech spinoff pitches aggressive expansion plan
Financial arms of China's internet kings push back as Beijing tightens rules
07/20/2018
NOON Capital Launches Southeast Asia's First Blockchain-Backed Real Estate Project
The Company's first properties have an accumulated value of US$20 million.
07/19/2018
Japanese Tech Conglomerate GMO Launches New Blockchain-based Banking Business
The reported raise equals around $387.5 million in revenue.
07/19/2018
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
07/19/2018
Phore Blockchain Partners With Global Assets and Wealth Initiative
We are delighted to have Phore Blockchain as a partner
07/19/2018
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.
07/18/2018
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.
07/18/2018
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
07/17/2018
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.
07/17/2018
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.
07/17/2018
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.
07/17/2018
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.