Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

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.