10/30/2017
Digital ID in Japan to be powered by blockchain
The financial authority and the banks want to create a system that enables consumers to open accounts at different financial institutions.
FinTech
10/30/2017
Japan's banks plan 33,000 job cuts in digital downsizing
It already employs a robot in some of its branches to advise customers on asset management queries.
10/29/2017
Japanese Conglomerate Launches Eight Cryptocurrency-Based Businesses
The group is simultaneously developing eight businesses including hedge fund management, mining, and a derivatives market.
10/29/2017
Vietnam-based Exchange Remitano Talks the Future of Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum is unique in that it allows escrow platforms and smart contracts. Ironically, the Ethereum Blockchain resembles a traditional bank or escrow model–it’s just the virtual, more accessible version.
10/27/2017
GPS robo-adviser launches
Technology is a big part of our business
10/27/2017
AI Firm Squirro Launches in Singapore to Target Financial Services Market in APAC Region
The Singapore office will be Squirro’s fifth opening, with offices in three European locations and its US HQ in New York.
10/26/2017
We Have to Separate Bitcoin from Blockchain, Says Chinese Banker
I think we have to separate Bitcoin from the Blockchain.
10/25/2017
Hong Kong, Singapore to link up trade finance blockchain platforms
Singapore is also developing a platform.
10/25/2017
DIFC: Innovations In Identity In Financial Services
Technological Innovations Are Presenting New Opportunities To Collect validate and store client information
10/24/2017
Netwealth set for opening trade after raising $264m
Netwealth supporters say the capital raising was a smooth process.
10/24/2017
Bank of Asia uses Avaloq Banking Suite as a service to create digital bank
Bank of Asia’s Founder and Chairman, Hong Kong based businessman and lawyer Carson Wen, started to establish the new bank in early 2015.
10/24/2017
Online wealth platform for Chinese
Who previously worked for Huawei’s project management team in Australia.
10/24/2017
Blockchain is transforming one of the world’s oldest professions
Hong Kong based jeweller Chow Tai Fook says the blockchain can help stem trade in precious stones used to fund civil conflict in Africa
10/24/2017
Westpac NZ moves to ACI Worldwide real-time banking platform
It was logical to partner with them as we shifted to DevOps methodology and practices.
10/22/2017
Swiss fintech company Avaloq eyes Asia, global expansion
Francisco Fernandez, founder and group chief executive of Zurich-based Avaloq.
10/19/2017
Jim Rogers-backed fintech bank ITF Corp chooses Hong Kong for headquarters
It has also formed correspondent banking relationships with Bank of Communications in China and Hong Kong.
10/19/2017
Security firm says Asia Pacific most targeted region for cyberthreats
The security firm’s “2017 Midyear Security Roundup” reveals that “the region accounted for 35.7 percent of all ransomware detections
10/18/2017
Hub24 announces partnership with Euroz
This solution will provide advisers with a unified view of their client portfolios including holdings on the platform as well as securities under a Holder Identification Number.
10/18/2017
Wealthy Asian families piling into tech start-ups
The rising ranks of Asian millionaires have pushed assets managed by wealthy clans in the region to more than US$17 trillion, according to consultancy Capgemini.
10/17/2017
NTAsset Selects SS&C for Fund Administration
NTAsset will also leverage SS&C's best-in-class fund services portal that offers 24/7 accessibility and transparency