Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

GovPass pilot to launch in October; digital ID project to push 2.8m transactions online

GovPass to cut Tax File Number application time from a month to minutes, acting DTA chief executive says

IBM and Keio University Announce Collaborations with JSR, MUFG Bank, Mizuho Financial Group and Mitsubishi Chemical to Accelerate Quantum Computing in Japan

The combination of IBM Q's quantum hardware, software, and scientific expertise with Keio University's 20 years of quantum computing research is why JSR, MUFG Bank, Mizuho Financial Group, and Mitsubishi Chemical joined our IBM Q Hub.

PayPal, Alpha JWC Team Up To Invest In Southeast Asia FinTechs

The company is in the process of raising $100 million for a second fund that will continue to invest in FinTechs in Southeast Asia as well as consumer-facing companies in the region.

Ant Financial extends dominance in Chinese online finance

Alibaba's fintech arm claims surge to 622m users and reveals scale of wealth business

The World’s Second-Largest Maker of Bitcoin Mining Rigs Seeks $1 Billion Crypto IPO

A top China Securities Regulatory Commission official visited the company’s headquarters last month and ‘welcomed’ them to list domestically.

HSBC and ING collaborate on blockchain-powered transaction

A letter of credit was issued using the Corda blockchain by HSBC to ING.

Crypto Wars Take Asia

Some nations have embraced the cryptocurrencies sweeping across the eastern continent. Others are doing everything they can to block them.

Deutsche Bank acquires Indian fintech company to help expand Open Banking

The bank says theacquisition significantly ups the game for Deutsche Bank’s Open Banking strategy.

Avaloq opens state-of-the-art office and service facilities in Singapore

The pace of growth and the significant opportunities have fuelled the need for new facilities and an expansion of Avaloq’s local infrastructure. While Avaloq’s existing services premises in the

Asia Is Shifting Toward Digital Banking: McKinsey Survey

Customers prefer to use digital channels for simple transactions such as checking their bank account balance, peer-to-peer transfers or paying bills.

Digital wealth management still in its infancy: report

While 34.6% of wealth management products are sold online, it is second to the US's 40.7%, leaving much room to grow

WealthTech investments reached 80% of last year’s total in Q1 alone

Global WealthTech funding is on track to surpass 2017’s record with over $2bn invested in Q1 2018

Fintech Battle Pits Biggest Singapore Bank Against China Giants

Both companies are targeting DBS’s core markets of Southeast Asia and India for expansion.

Profile introduces Axia Robo Advisor that delivers unique automation to address new markets

The firms benefit, among others, from the sheer automation and flexibility of the platform to manage the full advisory process, its low operating cost and fast client acquisition while delivering “independent” advice with transparency.

Crypto Investment Bank Debuts in Hong Kong

As the crypto market transitions from a wild casino to an emerging market, it represents a significant opportunity for financial intermediaries.

Macquarie, Square Peg lead $15m round in Australian fintech startup Athena

Australia-based Apex Capital and Rice Warner also participated in the round.

Crossbridge Capital Expands Platform

It is complemented by the firm's existing wealth management and advisory services for high net worth and ultra high net worth investors.

Transparency and Expertise — The Story of Masamitsu Hirai and Blackstar Group

In a recent interview with GQ he remembers a time when working overtime for 200 hours a month was commonplace for him, placing a toll on his health.

Stealthbits Technologies ramps up A/NZ play with Emt Distribution

Another exclusive deal for the security-focused distributor

Jack Ma’s Ant Financial to snag Carlyle for $10bn fund-raising

The funding will be mostly used for overseas expansion, the people said.