Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

EMQ partners Kotak Mahindra Bank to expand footprint in India

The collaboration is aimed at meeting the “growing demand for instant remittances to the country” from more than 16 million Indians residing overseas.

People’s Bank of China would Continue to rectify Crypto Activity in China

The Chinese people have been closely following the PBOC’s actions to see whether there has been a change in stance

Hedgie giant targeted by Chinese scammers

The firm is the latest in a long line of investment companies targeted by scammers.

China joins Hong Kong-U.S. battle for Chinese tech listings

For China, the hope is to see more of its tech companies list at home, where domestic investors can benefit from any success.

Japan’s Nomura AM enters mobile investing market via tie-up with Hong Kong’s 8 Securities

According to 8 Securities’ CEO Mikaal Abdula, the digital wealth management services will focus mainly on Japanese millennials as the country’s wealth shifts to the younger generation.

Banks Stand up to Digital Rivals

This is despite a decline in banks' share of assets, from 63.4 percent in 2012 to 46.1 percent in 2016, according to a Cerulli survey.

Maybank partners Hearti Lab to implement AI and blockchain technology

Hearti Lab founder and chief executive officer Keith Lim said the collaboration will see insurance and banking customers moving onto AI and blockchain platform.

Indonesia goes hi-tech in hunt for tax assets after amnesty

The majority of Indonesia’s more than 250 million people do not pay tax and many are not even familiar with the concept of paying.

Bankorus Expands Its Wealth Management Blockchain Offering

Bankorus is led by CEO Greg Van den Bergh, the creator of the first robo-advisor in China

Bitcoin Payments In Asia Hold Strong As Cryptocurrency Prices Continue To Plummet

Bitcoin is increasingly popular in Asia-Pacific and we see huge potential for cross-border payments.

Artificial Intelligence Launched as New Product Category for CES Asia 2018

Alibaba A.I. Labs, Baidu DuerOS and iFLYTEK to feature latest innovations in AI

IRESS acquires digital advice compliance business

It also has a comprehensive climate risk analytics platform.

Microsoft seeks expansion opportunities in banking sector

The benefits cited by decision makers in mid to large-sized organisations in South East Asia included profit margin and productivity gains, reduced costs and increased revenue from new products and services.

First blockchain network: Online bill discounting exchanges implement tech

The Reserve Bank of India had introduced TReDS to facilitate financing trade receivables of micro, small and medium enterprises

MBSB Bank to launch fintech, internet banking

MBSB Bank is also targeting to introduce eight new products in the next one year.

MAS and financial industry to develop guidance on responsible use of data analytics

The guide is targeted for completion by the end of the year. It will cover all segments of the financial sector including FinTech firms.

China May Follow Global Cryptocurrency Regulations, Central Bank Report Suggests

China’s central bank states that the country is willing to support a global regulatory framework for cryptocurrency established by G20.

Japan's Nomura invests in fintech firm in push for younger clients

The fintech firm and Nomura Asset Management are developing an app that would offer the Nomura subsidiary’s index funds, the statement added.

JPMorgan hiring more non-finance grads across Asia-Pacific

Bank adapting workforce to region's fast-changing economies

DBS Reckons Digital Push Can Bring Fintech-Sized Returns

All banks hire techies to manage back-end applications.