09/03/2017
Robo-Advisor Snares Weighty Trio
Singapore-based Bambu, a B2B robo-adviser platform provider, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding. The investors were Franklin Templeton Investments, Wavemaker Partners and Robby Hilkowitz.
FinTech
09/01/2017
Japanese start-ups fire up in force
It has spoken at an Intel AI event, so it may be able to drum up a tasty deal with that firm. We’ll wait and see.
09/01/2017
Singapore must look to fintech, China for growth
Minister of Finance sees opportunities in Belt and Road Initiative
08/31/2017
Fintech Asset Management Platform Launched
Dianrong recently raised $220 million in a series D round of funding.
08/30/2017
DBS launches digibank in Indonesia
Among other benefits, customers can open an account with no minimum balance and earn 3 per cent interest.
08/30/2017
SAS, KPMG launch cloud-based IFRS9 and stress testing regtech solutions
Many banks in Asean seeking a pragmatic solution for IFRS9 have been caught between tactical solutions that do not meet the full requirements, or high-end solutions that are too expensive.
08/30/2017
Robo-adviser scores investment banking partnership
Embracing digital financial advice will allow us to provide our clients with the latest in financial technology and complements our existing broking business.
08/29/2017
Myanmar's private bank virtualises data centre to power growth
A stable environment ensures system uptime of KBZ's ATMs and branches, and boosts its ability to respond faster to demand spikes.
08/29/2017
Fintech's the target: Chan
The authority is taking the lead in the process, he said, and if there are good opportunities, the exchange fund will definitely be interested and will form consortiums to invest.
08/29/2017
New OCBC mobile keyboard allows fund transfers directly from apps
The OCBC Keyboard works on mobile devices running Android 4.4 operating system or better.
08/29/2017
Top China-based Asset Management Firm Extends Partnership with SS&C
Financial services organizations in China have been leveraging SS&C HiPortfolio for more than a decade.
08/29/2017
Singapore Fintech Hub LATTICE80 Announces UK Expansion
It is currently in talks with relevant parties in the private and public sectors, with plans to secure and open a hub by 2018.
08/28/2017
Hong Kong teams up with Dubai to promote fintech innovation
The signing took place between Mr Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the DFSA, and Mr Ashley Alder, Chief Executive of the SFC, in Hong Kong.
08/25/2017
Central Bank of Papua New Guinea Adopts Blockchain Technology
Central Bank Governor Loi Bakani, known as a champion of new technologies as a way to enable financial inclusion, recently hosted a conference to showcase his country's commitment to blockchain technology
08/25/2017
Mizuho Bank employs IBM Watson to fight financial crime
This can efficiently verify financial crimes investigation efforts such as criminals including terrorists sneaking into the customer base.
08/23/2017
Thailand's 1st global robotics and A.I. fund launched
Asset Plus launches "ASP-ROBOT" fund IPO 21 August – 1 September 2017
08/23/2017
Digital identity, virtual cash and RegTech on Australian regulatory agenda
Separately, Australia's Securities and Investment Commission has announced plans to hold a showcase event on regulatory technology on 18 September 2017 in Sydney.
08/23/2017
Indonesia’s fintech investments set to touch record high in 2017
Deals in the space rose to 11 in the following year, increasing to 21 in 2016.
08/22/2017
Global bank using tech to streamline Kiwi govt
Citi began working with the government about four years ago and is the first non-Australasian bank to be signed up.
08/22/2017
Global financial tech player enters New Zealand
Stripe has been beta testing its products in New Zealand since the start of the year and officially launches today.