09/08/2017
When Fosun Can't Fosun-Pay
The license was updated without a problem – but Kang couldn't pay because of the antiquated nature of bureaucratic chores in the U.S.
FinTech
09/08/2017
Lure of Japan for Fintech Startups
The business innovation contest is seeking collaboration with venture business startups especially those exploring fintech, insurtech, financial inclusion and regtech.
09/07/2017
KPMG plans regional co-innovation hub in Singapore
Partnering with state-supported ACE, aim is to help startups in region JUSTINA LEE, Nikkei staff writer
09/07/2017
Why mobile payments are worrying China's central bank
Alipay, WeChat Pay seen as weakening PBOC's grip on money supply
09/06/2017
Tech entrepreneur Steve Killelea raises $20m to step up philanthropy
He established the Charitable Foundation with $45 million in seed capital in 2000.
09/06/2017
Technology provider of the year: Privé Managers
Structured Products Asia Awards 2017: Risk profiling has grown in importance as the industry moves towards payment for portfolio advisory, making Privé Managers enormously innovative application of technology both timely and smart
09/06/2017
Fintech: Swiss Agree Cooperation Pact With Singapore
The Singapore FinTech Association and Swiss Finance + Technology Association sign Memorandum of Understanding
09/05/2017
MUFG plans ‘fintech’ unit to focus on cashless settlements, automation
MUFG plans 'fintech' unit to focus on cashless settlements, automation
09/04/2017
How Singapore became a hot ICO destination
ICOs in Singapore have been surging.
09/04/2017
NAB's 'virtual banker' chatbots to save millions
The chatbots allow up to 200 customer queries to be answered by a computer, rather than a human, and they are initially being trialled handling administrative questions about business credit cards.
09/04/2017
ANZ today launches Voice ID for mobile banking
ANZ is the first Australian bank to launch voice authentication technology on mobile.
09/04/2017
Westpac creates data accelerator
The accelerator will be run by the former CEO of Fishburners, Murray Hurps.
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.
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.