10/05/2017
Singapore Central Bank Reveals 3 New Blockchain Payments Prototypes
To date, the MAS has taken a more proactive approach to its work with blockchain compared to some central banks.
FinTech
10/03/2017
Japanese and S. Koreans bitten by bitcoin bug
South Koreans have also shown a sudden interest in virtual currencies, though they have generally opted for bitcoin competitors like Ethereum and Ripple.
10/03/2017
Touchstone opens Singapore office
Touchstone provides global wealth management administration and accounting systems, specialising in Microsoft’s Dynamics NAV technology, consultancy and development.
10/02/2017
Swedish fintech start-up completed Bangkok Bank’s InnoHub accelerator
Covr founder Peter Alexanderson developed Covr’s predecessor specifically for the Swedish banking system, BankID, where it is now the national standard for digital authentication.
09/29/2017
Australia's CBA set to launch TymeDigital online bank in South Africa
TymeDigital is set to challenge Capitec’s rise as a low-cost bank.
09/27/2017
Winner of Red Herring’s Top 100 Asia Award 2017
The quality of Red Herring award winners is proof of the thoroughness of the selection process.
09/27/2017
Seylan Bank selects Finastra to drive digital trade finance and corporate banking
The move enables the bank to take advantage of innovative retail banking services, improving operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting Seylan Bank’s growth plans.
09/27/2017
Singapore Cryptocurrency Firms Facing Bank Account Closures
The banks didn’t give a reason for their action.
09/27/2017
With Digibank app, Singapore's DBS takes on Alipay
Eyeing Indonesia, India and China, bank says it must innovate to survive
09/25/2017
Deloitte China looks beyond audit to advisory services involving fintech, mergers and acquisitions
Companies nowadays are getting much bigger and more sophisticated.
09/25/2017
Crypto-Mania Grips Hong Kong as City Looks for Life Beyond Banks
The finance and shipping hub is hunting for new growth drivers
09/25/2017
MarketAxess Approved as Recognised Market Operator By Monetary Authority of Singapore
MarketAxess supports 22 global local currency markets, including Asia local-market trading in Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit, Thai Baht, Indonesian Rupiah, Philippine Peso and Chinese Yuan.
09/22/2017
Hong Kong and UK regulators join forces on fintech
The IA will consider signing similar cooperation agreements with insurance regulators in other jurisdictions.
09/22/2017
Why Real Estate Industries in Miami and UAE are Embracing Bitcoin
Bitcoin qualifies as both a store of value and a digital cash system.
09/21/2017
Ping An Securities deploys Finastra technology
The business can now compete on a global scale, quickly adapting to new market practices and regulatory demands while minimizing costs.
09/21/2017
Chinese insurer invests with ex-Barclays CEO
10X, which uses cloud-based technology to construct digital banking platforms, is among a host of new British fintech companies attempting to navigate a fast-changing industry.
09/21/2017
India's Need for Innovation as Wealth Increases
According to the latest report from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates, India's mutual funds industry is in a transition phase as far as its product offerings are concerned.
09/21/2017
Social Media Giant Tencent Gets Into Old-School Finance
CICC, once dubbed the Goldman Sachs of China after it brought some of the country’s largest state-run firms to market
09/20/2017
An uphill battle for digital private banking in Asia
The area likely to advance the fastest, believe some market practitioners, is regulatory technology.
09/19/2017
HSBC switches on selfie payments in China
China is the first country where HSBC is using facial recognition technology in this way.