Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

US tech firm opens in Myanmar

Previously, the firm had been operating in Myanmar through third-party business partners, supporting local banks with their self-service technology needs for many years.

Former DBS bankers back fintech remittance start-up

SingX's foreign exchange platform can help consumers as well as small and medium sized enterprises

CIMB Niaga allocates Rp 2 trillion to boost digital banking

Last year, digital transactions accounted for 90 percent of the bank’s overall transactions

Singaporean startup that connects investors with wealth experts raises US$705K

WEALTH will use the funding to build up its technological capabilities, and accelerate hiring and expansion efforts

Rakuten, JAFCO co-invest in Japanese fintech startup FOLIO's US$16M Series A

FOLIO offers an online security brokerage service in Japan, specialising in thematic investing

Asian Banks Need to Rethink Digital Banking

For Asian banks, disruption to business models is more likely than displacement

Apple claims banks want digital wallets as a new revenue source

Applicant banks have the means, notice and opportunity to disadvantage Apple Pay by pricing Apple Pay transactions

Cognizant Expands Operations in Hong Kong

Cognizant's expanded presence in Hong Kong will enhance its existing operations in the Greater China region

Reserve Bank of India cautions users against bitcoin

The central bank, is exploring bitcoin’s underlying blockchain technology

Asset Management One Selects Ullink’s Xilix Pre-Trade Risk and Compliance Service

The Ullink Xilix Execution Management System is one of the most widely-deployed EMS in Tier 1 Japanese buy-side firms.

Robo-advice using algorithms are replacing financial planners

It’s done by selecting products based on the preferences of people in the same situation, and the same socio-economic group, who chose that particular product.

Singapore start-up Tjaara targets Middle East

This allows it to place a bulk order with a Chinese manufacturer, enabling it to use economies of scale to offer a discount to the buyer, commission to the partner and to take a cut for itself.

Asia Pacific and Middle East dominate tech investment space

Top five most active global sovereign wealth funds invests in private technology companies

The Digital Banking Revolution: Who Will Survive?

The scale of disruption in the banking industry is unprecedented — across every market, every distribution channel and every single product line.

Widespread automation tipped to spur 80pc unemployment rate in HK, other major cities by 2030

Expect disruption by financial technology initiatives in traditional international banking centres

Banking now on start-ups instead of bank jobs

Now banking executives may jump ship

NZ’s Heartland Bank funds Spotcap New Zealand, Australia expansion

Investment in the fintech sector has grown

China turns to blockchain to make markets clearer and cleaner

Chinese banks are looking to use blockchain to leapfrog a generation of technology

Thailand prepares for blockchain

The adoption of blockchain technology is expected to be widely seen by 2018

QIIB signs for Misys Islamic core banking component

Having worked with the bank for many years, we are keen to continue supporting its transformation journey.

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