Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Aviva forms online insurance company with Hillhouse and Tencent

The digital insurance business has been consistently gathering momentum in China

BEA unveils mobile app for personal banking

The iPortfolio Analyzer will enable BEA’s relationship managers to use iPads to access and display portfolio information for wealthy clients.

Thai bank SCB to invest up to $1.1 bln in tech infrastructure over 3 years

The plan may include investments in Europe and the United States.

Accuity Wins the Asian Private Banker Technology Award for the Best Compliance Solution

Accuity is honoured to receive this award from Asian Private Banker, which recognises our capability in the compliance space

Seeking Unicorns: Indian Billionaire Kapoor Introduces Yes Fintech Accelerator

Yes Fintech Accelerator aims to help Yes Bank co-create disruptive innovations in the financial inclusion

FinTech Robo Advisor Aimed at Women in Asia

Miss Kaya, the platform designed as the first women focused financial platform in Asia

AI-Based Fund Mirae Asset Management Launches AI-Based Fund

Mirae Asset Management established Korea's first artificial intelligence-based finance research center

Capgemini seeks nod for 'excess' pay to exec

There is no option but to go to the central government for excess remuneration

For HSBC, the future is robo-advice and Asia

The CEO of the bank’s asset management business sees growth in pension provision

RM100 million fund for biotech companies

The government has taken into consideration that bio-based companies require a longer gestation period.

Indonesia issues new fintech law for lending firms

Foreign ownership is limited to 85%. So this adds a layer of complexity for those looking to set up in Indonesia as they have to find a local partner.

HSBC targets Hong Kong millennials with new social payment app

The new app’s concept is similar to that of Zelle and Venmo in the US, which are locked in a duel for the millennials’ market.

Rising Asian Fintech Investor AMTD Goes Global

As China’s online finance market grows, the Hong Kong firm is pursuing investment and partnerships at home and overseas.

DIFC launches FinTech Hive at DIFC’, the region’s first fintech accelerator

FinTech Hive at DIFC aims to empower entrepreneurs to innovate and meet specific market needs.

UBS and the Robo-Girl JiaJia

The technology will generate some 50 million jobs over the next decade

Postal Savings Bank of China Teams with IBM to Build Blockchain-Based Asset Custody System

Blockchain technology has the potential to eliminate the trust frictions in financial business activities

Hong Kong consumers open to robots in retail financial services, says survey

77 per cent of Hong Kong respondents welcome robo-advice about opening a bank account

Philippines: Fintech startups Acudeen, First Circle join hands to target SMEs

First Circle CEO Patrick Lynch said the partnership with Acudeen expands opportunities for thousands of Philippine SMEs to expand their business.

S. Korea to foster blockchain financial services

A government-civilian consortium on blockchain was created last month.

K-Bank leads South Korea’s entry into the Internet only banking race

Kakao Bank is the other Internet-only bank to have received preliminary approval in November 2015.