Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Alibaba spending $1b to boost Lazada stake to 83%

Lazada will continue to operate under the same brand following the investment.

Can traditional banks keep up with fin-tech innovations?

Payments and transactions are being conducted seamlessly through mobile apps while banks increasingly go global, multi-service, low-cost and digital.

UOB joins other banks in raising late payment fees

Banks have raised various fees and charges on credit cards over the years, amid pressure on profitability and greater competition.

HitPay introduces HitPay Keyboard payment solution

First payment keyboard in SEA to facilitate person-to-person cash transfers within any chat app

Singapore banks to allow cellphone numbers for transfers

Institutions embracing fintech to serve the mobile-first generation

Fintech No Threat for China's Big Banks

Transferring savings to an online platform costs money, plus credit-card penetration remains low.

Luxembourg and Singapore fintech hubs connect

The LHoFT and LATTICE80 agree to cooperate in a number of areas, including the exchange of information on innovation projects

Hong Kong gets its own Fintech Association

The Association is organised and led by the community for the community through a series of committees.

South Korean firm pays US$1.1 million to ransomware crooks

The hackers locked the original data and back-up, which prevented Nayana from seeking recovery.

Singapore to Let Banks Invest in Digital Platforms, E-Commerce

Regulator to limit investment to 10% of bank’s capital funds

NAM and NRI Conduct Proof of Concept for Applying AI in the Asset Management Industry

The objective of the PoC was to assess whether analysis with AI would contribute to increased accuracy of portfolio managers’ investment decision-making.

Promises and pitfalls in Cambodia's online business world

Young and growing internet population could mean opportunities for investors

India's Biggest E-Commerce Merger at Risk as Billionaire Objects

Flipkart had earlier told Snapdeal that it wants all the startup’s investors to agree to deal terms as a precondition of the transaction

JD.com and Farfetch Partner to Open Ultimate Gateway for Bringing Luxury Brands to China

Farfetch has well-established operations in China and is already the partner of choice for 200 luxury brands and more than 500 multi-brand retailers.

Ketan Samani: «More Than 90 Pct of Fintechs Perish»

Speed remains an important factor in the innovation process, but this year we will probably progress a little more slowly.

Shariah compliant Robo Advisor ‘Algebra’ to pilot in Asia before going global

A robo-advisor is an online wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice without the use of human financial planners.

RegTech solutions set for adoption across APAC

Across Asia Pacific and, for that matter, globally, financial services firms are being asked to provide more detailed and complex submissions to regulators on a more regular basis, using a greater variety of measurement methods.

Japanese banking giant invests $100m in Israeli cybersecurity firm

Cyberreason's advanced technology have protected scores of companies from advanced attacks, including the recent and global WannaCry Ransoware attack.

Robo-advisory for a more efficient front-office

This is in the form of digital marketing – in terms of personal content curation and social media / digital collaboration tools – and acquiring and engaging front-to-back – via multiple channels, staying compliant and creating trusted re

Did Know that 80% of Wealth Managers in China Use WeChat?

This is a compelling opportunity for financial services providers.

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