Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

SFC’s review shows increasing popularity of online investment services

“Advances in technology and the popularity of online platforms have transformed the way investors behave,”

StashAway partners with BlackRock to offer multi-asset model portfolios to its clients

This partnership will give more investors across Asia access to BlackRock’s insights and investment capabilities via StashAway’s platform, offering diversified and liquid ETFs as building blocks for portfolio construction, maximising the value

StanChart Launches Digital Bank in Singapore

Trust Bank’s offering will include savings accounts, credit cards, and family personal accident insurance.

Singapore to tighten retail crypto trading rules

However, Menon has ruled out a ban on retail trading, conceding that such a move would not work in a borderless world.

Singapore Considers More Tightening for Retail Crypto

This includes the possible addition of suitability tests as well as restrictions on the use of leverage and credit.

Three Arrows Co-Founder Resurfaces in Thailand

In June, a British Virgin Islands court appointed advisory firm Teneo to liquidate Three Arrows’ assets.

Google: Hong Kong Relatively Uncompetitive as Fintech Hub

The survey is based on interviews with 126 C-suite executives from early stage and late stage private fintech companies.

Crypto Volumes Rebound on DBS Digital Exchange

Moving forward, DBS said it was on track to roll out self-directed trading for accredited investors in the coming months.

Westpac invests in intelligent digital assistant specialists Kasisto

The cycles of innovation are getting faster, and so too are the needs and expectations of our customers who want quick, intuitive and personalised service.

Bank of Queensland Goes Live on Temenos Banking Cloud

BOQ Group completes the next phase of its multi-year transformation which will enable it to create outstanding digital experiences and help customers reach their financial goals

UnionBank of the Philippines selects Avaloq to transform its wealth management platform

Avaloq is implementing its core banking system at UnionBank, a digital trailblazer in the Philippines’ financial sector.

Bairong Inc.: Digitalization of Wealth Management Is Imperative for Banks

Insights from Chen Liyu, SVP of Bairong Inc. on Banks to Moving from An MAU-Driven to an AUM-Driven Approach of Digitalization

Fraudulent website and phishing email related to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or e-mails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions.

Hong Kong virtual bank launches funds offering

ZA Bank customers can now purchase investment funds through a mobile application.

Syfe Officially Launches in Australia, Introducing a Holistic Platform to Invest in US stocks, ETFs and Crypto

Syfe is entering Australia first with the company’s digital brokerage offering and has built a unique offering for investing into a diversified portfolio of US stocks, ETFs and crypto.

FWD Group introduces omne, a new app for changing the way people feel about insurance

FWD Group has partnered with a number of highly recognisable global and regional brands to provide free content and services exclusive to the app and available to all in 10 markets across Asia.

Banks Seize Competitive Edge Using Digital Platforms

Modern, cloud-based and as-a-service technologies help traditional institutions provide fast, online banking experiences, ISG Provider Lens™ report says

Thailand cryptocurrency trades, number of investors plunge amid global crash

Tether was the most popular cryptocurrency in Thailand from January up until July 25, with 113.3 billion baht worth of trades, followed by bitcoin with 89 billion baht and ethereum, 59.8 billion baht.

Pictet: No Place in Private Banking for Crypto

While a growing number of private banks are offering crypto to wealthy clients including Julius Baer, LGT, Goldman Sachs and more, Pictet believes that adoption at this point in time might be premature.

OneConnect Financial Technology Announces the Launch of All-In-One Digital Banking Solutions Suite

The solutions offered by OneCosmo span a wide range of services, from digital identity verification and core banking to digital payments, and digital lending.

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