Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japanese Megabanks Tighten AI Embrace

The technology is now being put to work in the financial giant's global markets company

Japan pushes fintech innovation with Singapore collaboration

This is a major step for Japan, as its stringent laws have long been a hindrance towards the country’s development and innovation, mainly caused by its lack of flexibility in allowing financial institutions to engage with fintech startups.

UBank debuts Watson-based ‘RoboBrain’ for customer service staff

Virtual assistant allows staff to respond to customer enquires quicker

Mizuho Becomes First Japanese Bank to Deploy FIDO Solution

In announcing the move, Fujitsu Limited VP Michihiko Ejiri said it makes Mizuho the first Japanese bank to deploy a FIDO certified solution

100,000-plus pensioners underpaid after Japan Pension Service data errors

Approximately 79,000 pension beneficiaries received an average of 25,000 yen less than they were entitled to

Cayman talks up FinTech on Hong Kong trip

“The Cayman Islands, as one of the major financial centers in the world, needs to continue to be innovative and adaptable, creating the environment to facilitate a rapidly changing global financial system.”

Memorandum of Understanding signed by Fintech Association and Singapore Finetec Association

"By sharing information and knowledge among associations, it is expected that members of both associations will have more opportunities for international business development."

Banks race to deploy AI to cope with demands of digital age

It is about convenience, speed and value, said Greene.

Technology is simplifying the business of asset management in India

This will, for the industry, bypass all the onerous paperwork that involved filling multiple forms, taking signatures and signing photographs.

Singapore Wealth Fund Sees China as Silicon Valley's Equal

GIC invested in Alibaba before its 2014 IPO -- the stock has since almost tripled -- and also backs smartphone maker Xiaomi, which plans to go public this year with a valuation of as much as $100 billion.

OCBC Bank builds S$240-million cyber-secure regional data centre

The S$240-million data centre is designed to ensure top security, high resiliency and energy efficiency to support the Group's needs for the next 30 years.

We will continue to stand apart due to our digital edge, says CEO of Citi India

With limited branch footprint, Citi India believes it is electronic and digital solutions that set the bank apart.

Finantix acquires Asian fintech start-up

Finantix provides end-to-end digital wealth advisory services and hybrid robo-advisory solutions to wealth managers, top tier private banks and insurers in more than 40 markets.

Finantix Acquires Asian FinTech Start-up smartfolios

Adding quant-enabled wealth management capabilities to its digital platform

Caspian Delivers the World's First Full-Stack Crypto Asset Management Solution for Institutions

Caspian equips investors with a comprehensive OEMS, PMS and RMS, backed by 24/7 support.

Thailand To Introduce New Cryptocurrency Laws

The second regulation that Thailand is introducing is the revision of the country’s Revenue Code which concerns taxation related to cryptocurrencies and ICO’s.

Japan's megabanks all-in on automation to save labor, cut costs

MUFG's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ introduced RPA systems starting in 2014.

Citi Launches Chatbot in Singapore

Singapore bank OCBC introduced AI-powered chatbot «Emma» in 2016 to respond to customers’ queries on home and renovation loans, and has since raked in more than S$100 million in home loans.

NAB launches super virtual assistant

He said millennials and older Australians will likely be the first to embrace Talk to MLC.

Korea to partner African Development Bank on technology development – Deputy PM

In his remarks, the AfDB President said insufficient information and inadequate communication about African investment opportunities needed to be fixed.