Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong Life Becomes the First Insurer to Integrate "iAM Smart" e-ME Form Filling Function into Online Insurance Application

Hong Kong Life has been continually exploring ways to expand and enhance the application of "iAM Smart".

China Ups Scrutiny on Online Content Amid Uncertainty

On top of government moves, social media companies themselves have also played an active role in scrutinizing online content.

Digital Banks in Singapore Lobby for Removal of Deposit Cap

GXS Bank, supported by Grab and Singapore Telecommunications, launched in August 2022. On the other hand, MariBank, backed by Sea, made its debut in March this year but was initially made available only to a select group of invited users.

Advice firm average revenues rise to $1.6m: Iress

The strategic use of a limited number of software applications streamlines internal processes, reduces complexity, and minimises the potential for errors or inconsistencies in client data management and advice preparation.

Asian Companies Heighten Cybersecurity Concerns as Phishing and Remote Work Pose Threats

Traditional security approaches that focus on protecting specific perimeters are evolving into strategies that consider all potential entry points across an organization's supply chain.

UnionPay International Signs MOU with Cambodia's Central Bank

With acceptance by more than 90% of merchants in Cambodia, and hundreds of thousands of cards issued by major local banks such as ABA, ACLEDA and Canadia, UnionPay has become a payment tool favored by the residents in the country.

UnionBank of the Philippines selects Avaloq to Transform its Wealth Management Platform

The Avaloq platform will play a crucial role in UnionBank's ongoing transformation, offering scalability and international expansion capabilities to its wealth management business.

Singapore, Rwanda Launch RISE Programme to Boost Trade Opportunities

MAS and NBR will provide strategic direction and support for the RISE programme, including providing policy guidance on cross-border financial engagements and digital financial credentials building.

Schroders announces blockchain digital asset project with Singapore's monetary authority

Schroders says MAS's Project Guardian aims to support global efforts in testing the feasibility of tokenised assets while “managing risks to financial stability and integrity”.

Are Aussie banks closing the door on crypto?

Crypto exchanges such as Independent Reserve, BTC Markets and, until recently, Binance Australia, have used Zepto and Monoova to allow customers to move Australian dollars from one bank to the crypto exchange’s bank account.

Asian Banker Award for Alex Bank and Temenos

Award for Best Cloud Based Implementation – Small Bank recognizes implementation of end-to-end retail banking solution on Temenos Banking Cloud

Fujitsu and Mizuho kick off joint generative AI trials

Mizuho, Japan’s third-largest bank by assets is teaming up with Fujitsu with the aim of trialling generative AI to streamline development and maintenance

Thailand’s SCB X and Korea’s KakaoBank to team for digital banking licence, report says

"Thai virtual banks will play a pivotal role in allowing the underserved population to access financial products and services conveniently and safely,"

Complaint filed against two crypto lenders for fraud

Singapore-headquartered Haru Invest and Seoul-based Delio advertise double-digit yields for investors who lend crypto on the platforms.

Sygnum Singapore receives in-principle approval of Major Payment Institution Licence from the MAS

Sygnum Singapore further leverages the group’s regulated banking infrastructure, product portfolio and digital asset technology expertise

Malaysia woos Microsoft, Google to bolster data hub ambitions

Malaysia’s investment success this year includes attracting companies

UOB KayHian Wealth Advisors Selects KoiZai To Help Drive Innovation and Fintech Solutions to Its Stakeholders

The expertise and industry experience of KoiZai's management team has instilled confidence in UOBKHWA, affirming our ability to support their vision as a trusted leader in the financial market.

Hong Kong Crypto Debut Clashes with US Barrage

Since the SEC announced that it was suing Binance, the crypto market has already been experiencing a downturn after beginning a gradual climb in late 2022.

Citi unveils new Automated Settlement Solution in Hong Kong

Citi developed this capability to meet the growing demand from clients for quicker settlement due to a variety of reasons, including efficient collateral management and expeditious trade settlement confirmation for reporting purposes.

Endowus Inks Partnership With Allfunds

Allfunds is a digital funds platform with an ecosystem that covers the entire fund distribution value chain and investment cycle, with solutions including dealing and execution, data and analytics tools, portfolio monitoring and more.

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